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Lot Number: 203
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Estimate Range: $1,400 - $1,800
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Middle Ages Hand-Forged Iron “Forked” Halberd Head

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c. 1450 Middle Ages, Hand-Wrought Forged Iron Forked Halberd Head for special use to defend against horses by attacking enemy soldiers, and for pushing ladders off castle walls, Choice Extremely Fine.

The period of European history extending from about 500 to 1400-1500 ce, a.k.a. known as the Middle Ages. This Iron Forked Halberd Head measures fully about 10” long x 2” wide, including the 2 forks which measure 5” and 2.5” respectively. The iron surface is smooth and has a natural deep grey patina from age. Military forks were used to defend castles against attacking enemy soldiers and for pushing ladders off the castle walls. Intended to be placed upon a long pole, the tip measuring 1.25” in diameter to fit perfectly into the metal, a small hole located about .5” about the base for adhering the Halberd Head securely to its pole. This type was also used for defending cannons or soldiers against cavalry attacks, its pointed head meant to keep the attackers at a safe distance and to cause serious injury. Reference see: Similar Halberd Head in the New York Metropolitan Art Museum’s online collection. Rare.
Keywords: Hand-Forged, Hand-Wrought, Halberd Head
Lot Number: 203
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