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Halberd, c. 1480-1500 (steel & wood)
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Halberd, c. 1480-1500 (steel & wood)
490831 Halberd, c.1480-1500 (steel & wood) by Swiss School, (15th century); 205.7x20.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The word halberd comes from the German words Halm (a staff) and Barte (an axe). The halberd is, in fact, an axe mounted on a long pole with a very specialized shape and function: the axe blade was used for hacking, the spike for thrusting, and the beak either for piercing plate armour or for pulling a knight from his saddle. The halberd was a weapon for shock troops and was used frequently by Swiss and German mercenaries.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 22923336
© Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance / Bridgeman Images
Blade Halberd Halberds Militaria Pointy Pole Arm Pole Arms Polearm Polearms Spike Spikey
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of weaponry from the 15th century - a Halberd. Crafted by the Swiss School, this steel and wood halberd measures an impressive 205.7x20.3 cm and is housed in the prestigious Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. Derived from the German words for "staff" and "axe" the halberd was a fearsome weapon with a unique design and purpose. Its axe blade was used for hacking, while its spike allowed for thrusting attacks. Additionally, its beak served dual purposes: piercing plate armor or unseating knights from their saddles. Primarily utilized by shock troops, particularly Swiss and German mercenaries, the halberd played a crucial role on medieval battlefields. This versatile polearm provided soldiers with both offensive and defensive capabilities. The intricate metalwork of this halberd exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship of that era. Its sharp blade, pointy spike, and spikey beak are testament to its effectiveness as a military tool. Gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, this historical artifact offers us insight into ancient warfare techniques while highlighting the ingenuity behind creating such formidable weapons. As we admire this extraordinary image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back in time to an age where battles were fought with valor using these magnificent pieces of metal weaponry known as halberds.
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