Scarce Bavarian Sabre Halberd, Early 17th C

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Large imposing fighting halberd featuring broad 28" curved sabre blade with long single fuller at the back edge, swelling to a double-edged point. Integrally forged convex axe head coming to a point at the top, with large tapering rectangular ferrule with beveled edges; mounted on its original octagonal oak haft with four securing straps and old brass collection/inventory tag marked “A1631". These halberds were carried by Imperial troops during the Thirty Years War. Length of metal 64", overall 106 1/2". Provenance: Gallerie Fischer, Zurich, May 1935, Lot 30. A number of these halberds, formerly in the Bavarian Zeughaus (arsenal), are preserved in the Bavarian Army Museum, Ingolstadt. Very unique and impressive fighting halberd.

Item Details

Reference #:
PH1279
Quantity
1
Category
Militaria & Weapons
SubCategory
Edged Weapons & Knives
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
Early 17th C
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
VG
Material