Original U.S. Civil War Excavated Confederate Bridle Cutter Pike Head - Formerly Part of Dick Hammond Collection
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Original Item: Only One Available. Genuine Confederate Civil War Bridal Cutter Pike Head with steel blade and partial mounting cup. This Excavated Bridle Cutting Confederate pike head was more than likely found in South Carolina at the site of a burning Confederate munitions train which was destroyed by Federal troops in the Spring of 1865, leaving behind a vast surplus of these pikes.
Though long spears known as Pikes dominated warfare during the time of Henry VIII and Jamestown, they largely disappeared in the late 17th century. The pike was usually relegated to anti-riot duties, guerilla raids, and naval ship defense until the Napoleonic Wars saw its desperate and limited revival for war when firearms grew scarce. Later, the Confederacy issued thousands of pikes to arm its ill-equipped men and civilians in Union-held areas. Early war confidence and frequent Union capture ensured most went unused.
The hooked form of this “Bridle Cutter”-type pike head could be used to unhorse or disarm a rider and attack their horse reins.
The overall length (blade + socket) is about 17". The smaller, hooked blade was designed to cut the reins and/or bridle of attacking cavalry causing them to lose control of their mounts.
Dimensions:
Blade length: 12” with 4" hook.
Blade Style: Pike
Overall length: 17”
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