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Halberd, c. 1520 (steel & wood)
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Halberd, c. 1520 (steel & wood)
490835 Halberd, c.1520 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 182.3x24.2 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; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23253704
© Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance / Bridgeman Images
Blade Halberd Halberds Militaria Pointy Pole Arm Pole Arms Polearm Polearms Quatrefoil Quatrefoils Spike Spikey
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This print showcases a remarkable Halberd from the 16th century, crafted with steel and wood by the German School. Measuring an impressive 182.3x24.2 cm, this weapon is currently housed in the prestigious Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The term "halberd" derives from the German words Halm (a staff) and Barte (an axe), perfectly describing its unique design and purpose. This formidable weapon consists of an axe blade for hacking, a spike for thrusting, and a beak that serves multiple functions such as piercing plate armor or unseating knights from their saddles. Primarily utilized by shock troops, particularly Swiss and German mercenaries during battles, the halberd played a significant role on medieval battlefields. Its versatility made it indispensable to these warriors who relied on its power to overcome adversaries. Adorned with intricate quatrefoils designs along its polearm shaft, this halberd exemplifies exceptional metalwork craftsmanship of its time. The sharpness of its blade combined with the spikey nature of its spike creates an imposing presence that demands respect. Gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, this historical artifact not only represents military prowess but also stands as a testament to human ingenuity in creating weapons that shaped our past.
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