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
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.
On View
Not on viewCollections
1625–1650
