Halberd
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Halberd

TitleHalberd
Datelate 16th century 16th century
MediumSteel, wood
ClassificationShafted Weapons
OriginGerman German
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of William H. Riggs, 1913
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Halberd” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated late 16th century. It is executed in steel, wood and classified as shafted weapons. 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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