Halberd
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Halberd

TitleHalberd
Datec. 1550 16th century
Mediumsteel, with pierced trefoils; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners)
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineHalberd, c. 1550. Germany. Steel, with pierced trefoils; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners); overall: 200.7 cm (79 in.); blade: 25.4 cm (10 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1542
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Halberd” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1550. It is executed in steel, with pierced trefoils; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners) and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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