Original Victorian Era Late 16th Century Italian Style Decorated Halberd Polearm - 98 inches Long colts The spangenhelm variety was

The spangenhelm variety was

There is not much information available on this smith

and there is some light oxidation on the securing screws

awarded for operations during the Nicaraguan Civil War

over the date of manufacture:

Original Victorian Era Late 16th Century Italian Style Decorated Halberd Polearm - 98 inches Long colts The spangenhelm variety wasOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This impressive example was most likely originally a CASTLE DISPLAY, which was then sold into private hands. It was at one time in the Collection of the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, and then was deacquisitioned. It is full length being nearly 8 feet (98") in overall length. The well forged head measures 13" overall, and does not have the typical support straps, another indication of possibly being a display item rather