Halberd
Culture
Austrian
Datelate 1500s–early 1600s
Mediumsteel and wood
Dimensions223.5 × 45.7 cm (88 × 18 in.), 4 lb, 2 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsObverse of fluke has a recessed 6 petaled, flower-like mark with raised center; see digital file.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.178
DescriptionSteel. Broad leaf-shaped thrusting spear head, having full length low rib on both faces. Small tightly crescentic axe blade and long downturned fluke with ring above. Conical integral socket of 10-sided section with pair of long langets nailed to circular section wooden staff. Metal has a pronounced grain. Staff may be original.ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Fortress Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria Purchased by John W. Higgins on March 5, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their # 1128. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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