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serdar 19th December 2025 08:15 PM

Axe or helebard?
 
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Does anyone know is it axe or helebard head?
And maybe origin and time?

cel7 20th December 2025 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by serdar (Post 301428)
Does anyone know is it axe or helebard head?
And maybe origin and time?

It best matches a Saxon miner's axe. 17th/18th century. Nice axe!

Victrix 20th December 2025 05:17 PM

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I think it looks like a Croatian battle axe. They are something in between bardiche and axe and most likely extremely formidable weapons. You can google examples online. There are also halberd versions that I saw in Trakoscan and Varazdin castles. Interestingly your item seems to have a makerĀ’s mark and remains of gilt/brass inlays. The latter means itĀ’s not munitions grade but probably used by an officer. Your item has a rectangular socket so more likely an axe?

serdar 21st December 2025 04:50 PM

Yes it does have makers mark in square form of crossed lines?
And remains of another metal brass? Inlays.
Allso it has reinforced point for chain mail piercing.

It is more lika ax to me.

I will look Crotaian battle axes, it is found in Croatia.
Thanx 😃👍🏻

Victrix 23rd December 2025 11:13 PM

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This may also be of interest. Merry Christmas!

kronckew 26th December 2025 11:38 AM

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Similar German "goosewing" battle axe of mine...


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