THE FIRST EARLY 16TH CENTURY
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A Pollaxe, And A Halberd In Swiss 'Sempach' Style
The First Early 16th Century
The first with iron head comprising an axe-blade with convex edge and incurved sides balanced by a stout beak-shaped fluke struck with a maker's mark, a split cross and stars in a shield, the vertical edges of the cubical socket file-roped, and later side-straps and staff; the second with oblique cutting edge, small fluke, and two long straps
51in. (129.7cm.) overall and 15in. (38.2cm.) head (2)
The First Early 16th Century
The first with iron head comprising an axe-blade with convex edge and incurved sides balanced by a stout beak-shaped fluke struck with a maker's mark, a split cross and stars in a shield, the vertical edges of the cubical socket file-roped, and later side-straps and staff; the second with oblique cutting edge, small fluke, and two long straps
51in. (129.7cm.) overall and 15in. (38.2cm.) head (2)