Life size Halberd Ax 8501

Halberd ax made in Toledo. It is an ax with a wooden handle and stainless steel blade (dull).

Halberd, a weapon with a wooden shaft about two meters long, which has in its "head of arms" a spearhead as an upper breastplate, a transverse blade shaped like an ax blade on one side, and another spiked breastplate. or to hook smaller by its opposite.
Used in China since time immemorial, although its medieval form was introduced to Europe around 1300 by the Germans and the Scandinavians. Its popularity came from the hands of Swiss mercenaries. It was used with great success as an infantry weapon since the end of the Middle Ages, facing troops with heavy cavalry.
Many troops or elite corps of the nobility wore it in "ostentatious" versions. Currently, the Royal Spanish Halberdier Guards or the Swiss Guard of the Vatican use this weapon not only ceremonially, but they are also trained to use it as a combat weapon.

• Wooden handle.
• Natural size
• Total length: 205cm

Excellent Medieval Halberd belonging to the Collection “Historical Armor Accessories” manufactured by Marto.
Certificate of Quality and Origin. Made in Toledo.