Bidspirit auction | Rare 1656 Dated European Partisan

Rare 1656 Dated European Partisan Halberd Pole-Arm - Rare 1656 Dated European Partisan Halberd Pole-Arm Spear, Austrian or German. A rare 17th century polearm with a profusely etched blade of distinctive partisan form, depicting a Double headed eagle and various Ancient warrior motifs, both sides with a name and date 1656. With its shortened original wooden shaft having iron mounts and fabric collar. Fare to good considering great age of the weapon, this type was actively used all the way through American Revolution era.Total length 47”. Length without pole - 11” x 4.5”