Original Victorian Era Late 16th Century Italian Style Decorated Halberd Polearm - 98 inches Long
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Original Item: One of a Kind. This impressive example was most likely originally a CASTLE DISPLAY, which was then sold into private hands. It was at one time in the Collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and then was deacquisitioned. It is full length being nearly 8 feet (98") in overall length.
The well-forged head measures 13" overall, and does not have the typical support straps, another indication of possibly being a display item rather than a weapon. The central spike measures 8" and the fluke 3". The shaft is covered with brass studs and does appear to have been repainted.
Likely a Victorian era copy in the style of the halberd that it is probably Italian, but without more definitive information, we can only say it is European.
Very impressive, ready to hang on the wall!
A halberd (also called halbard, halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries. The word halberd is most likely equivalent to the German word Hellebarde, deriving from Middle High German halm (handle) and barte (battleaxe) joint to helmbarte. Troops that used the weapon are called halberdiers.
The halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft. It always has a hook or thorn on the back side of the axe blade for grappling mounted combatants. It is very similar to certain forms of the voulge in design and usage. The halberd was usually 1.5 to 1.8 metres (5 to 6 feet) long
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