Question about halberd

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, 04:13 PM	#1
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	#2
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?