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Halberd
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Halberd

Culture
Date1700s
Mediumsteel and wood
Dimensions215 × 31 cm (84 5/8 × 12 3/16 in.), 3 lb 2 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsBrass tag "1927" tacked onto staff.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.138
DescriptionSteel. Leaf-shape blade with low medial rib having balustered base. This becomes conical socket between pair of raised turned moldings with pair of long langets below. Flat one piece axehead/fluke passing through socket. Fluke downcurving and pierced with comma-like perforation. Triangular axehead with vertical cutting edge and pierced with waisted shield shape divided diagonally, probably representing the arms of Zurich. Circular section wooden staff with conical butt cap.
ProvenanceEx-Liechtenstein collection, inv. no. 1927. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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