Halberd, 1620, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and RenaissanceCompared with the rug
Halberd, 1620, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and RenaissanceCompared with the rugged pole arms of the previous century, used to pull down horsemen, this halberd is more delicate. The ax-head is little more than a crescent shape, and the pierced fluke or hook is mostly ornamental. Still, the central point remains a functional blade. Military officers would have used halberds like this to lead and press their men into formation. George F. Harding CollectionSize: L. 214.6 cm (84 ½ in.) Blade L. 47.5 cm (18 ¾ in.) Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz.Medium: Steel, iron, and woodhttps://www.artic.edu/artworks/106519/ -- source link
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