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Spontoon Head
Spontoon for an Infantry NCO
Spontoon Head
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Spontoon for an Infantry NCO

Culture
Date1786–1797
Mediumsteel and wood
Dimensions244 × 17 cm (96 1/16 × 6 11/16 in.), 4 lb, 12 oz. (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Markings"AD" number stands for 'Artilleriedepot', Berlin, Germany. Its holdings went to the Berlin 'Zeughaus' in 1885.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.225
DescriptionSteel. Double edged thrusting blade of flattened lozenge section & tapering to point. At base of blade is pair of stout lugs curved towards staff, their ends pointed. Head screws into 2-stage octagonal socket with 3 raised moldings & pair of long langets, nailed to wooden staff of circular section without butt cap. Staff is probably restored or associated.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY). Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954 Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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