Question about halberd

cornelistromp · 1st February 2020, 02:47 PM

I have a number of halberds with side spikes in my collection
this can be seen as an extension of the halberd weapon possibilities. The blunt form is much less common. probably later evaluated only for the style without further function

best,
jasper

fernando · 1st February 2020, 04:13 PM

Outstanding example, Jasper.
Interesting note on the different purpose of the side implements.
The closest i have been to these was in a halberd once shown by Matchlock, one in which their shape suggests the embellishment version.
( Musée de l'Armée Paris, inv.no. K. Po. 432.)

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kronckew · 1st February 2020, 05:53 PM

They look like they have a rod/rivet down the centre, likely peened both sides. could they be for stacking multiple halberds in the field? Do they turn?

1st February 2020, 02:47 PM	#1
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	I have a number of halberds with side spikes in my collection this can be seen as an extension of the halberd weapon possibilities. The blunt form is much less common. probably later evaluated only for the style without further function best, jasper Attached Images

1st February 2020, 04:13 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Outstanding example, Jasper. Interesting note on the different purpose of the side implements. The closest i have been to these was in a halberd once shown by Matchlock, one in which their shape suggests the embellishment version. ( Musée de l'Armée Paris, inv.no. K. Po. 432.) . Attached Images

1st February 2020, 05:53 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	They look like they have a rod/rivet down the centre, likely peened both sides. could they be for stacking multiple halberds in the field? Do they turn?