Halberd

Culture Swiss

Date1600s

MediumSteel and wood

Dimensions26 × 240 cm (10 1/4 × 94 1/2 in.), 5 lb, 4 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.234

DescriptionHead features a long thrusting spike of quadrangular cross-section; a concave crescentic blade; and a sharply downturned rear fluke with a large upward lug. Both the blade and fluke are pierced with decorative patterns of round holes and adorned with various cusps around their perimeter. Rectangular socket, open on 2 sides; the socket extends into 2 langets.

Staff probably restored, of chamfered rectangular cross-section.
ProvenanceBurghard Steiner (Riverdale-on-Hudson, NY) purchased by John W. Higgins on January 26, 1927 from sale at Walpole Galleries (NY), their # 68. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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