Halberd

Description
Italian(?) halberd featuring a head with a concave blade and down sloping fluke with spike above. Stamped through head featuring two crosses and four holes in fluke.
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Measurements
Weight: head: 1025g (1.03kg)
Length: spike: 381mm
Length: blade: 550mm
Length: whole: 2387.6mm
Associated event notes
As head is only socket fitted this weapon was possibly for processional use only. Straps cut off?
Current rights code
Other Id
Arms1999.12
LSB47
Catalogue number
Arms1999.12
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: Two punched crosses; Type of mark: Marks; Method: Punched
Marks/Inscriptions: Four holes; Type of mark: Marks

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