Description: Antique 16th Century German - Swiss Halberd Kriegsgertel to sword Antique 16th Century German - Swiss Halberd Kriegsgertel Head Click images to enlarge Description Antique 16th century (1550-1600. A.D.) German or Swiss infantry, massive Fauchard- Guisarme (Kriegsgertel), Halberd- Polearm head, with a hand-forged iron blade with a spiked beak and a tapering tabular socket. CONDITION: Shows the age and use, pitted. The edge of the blade is still very sharp. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length, including socket: 31.5cm (12.4 inches) REFERENCES: 1. A very similar Kriegsgertel from the collection of the Museum für Deutsche Geschichte was published in the book "Europäische Hieb-Und Stichwaffen" by Heinrich Müller und Hartmut Kölling, page 262. No 266. Please see the last picture attached to the listing. 2. "MEDIEVAL COSTUME ARMOUR AND WEAPONS 1350-1450" by Eduard WAGNER. Plate 33. Part V. Please also see a photo with the Kriegsgertel group composed of various references. The buyer will be provided with copies of the pages from these references along with a certificate of authenticity. Item number: E1036 Payment PayPal Shipping Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter
Price: 500 USD
Location: Ontario
End Time: 2025-01-16T13:16:43.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1700
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany