c. 15th Century, Medieval Iron Halberd Head with Integral Hook, Anti-Horse weapon, Choice Extremely Fine.
This quality weapon measures about 10.75” long fron the tip to the mounting socket end, and 2.75” wide at the curved hook. The point measures 4.5”. This type of Anti-Horse weapon was mainly used for piercing, and the hook portion would be used to pull wounded riders from their mount. This example is rare in its extraordinary quality, appearing to be never used in combat, having exceptional eye appeal. |