Two South German hunting halberds, 2nd half of the 16th century Broad, ridged, leaf-shaped thrusting blades, small crescent-shaped blades, double-edged hooks on the back. Conical socket (one faceted and missing), one sideguard with two, the other with four quillons (replaced). Shafts replaced. Metal surfaces cleaned and spotted in places. Length 206 cm and 208 cm. Cf. Mario Troso, Le Armi in Asta delle Fanteria Europee (1000-1500), p. 119. Condition: III

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