Halberd
Culture
Southern German
Datelate 1500s
Mediumsteel, wood, and textile
Dimensions238 × 21.5 cm (93 11/16 × 8 7/16 in.), 4 lb, 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.153
DescriptionLeaf-shaped thrusting tip with central rib. Deeply concave axeblade; long, curved fluke. Punched and chased decoration overall. Round, balustered socket; round staff shaped to accommotade 2 langets.ProvenanceGeorge L. Maxwell Purchased by John W. Higgins on November 30, 1928 from Anderson Galleries (NY), lot 266. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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1625–1650