US-marked halberd

Bob A · 13th July 2019, 08:51 PM

Seen at last night's MACA (Maryland Arms Collectors Assn) meeting, within a presentation about naval boarding pikes, was a halberd, consisting of a convex blade, backed by a curved spike, and topped with a 4-sided straight spike. Toward the base end of the top spike was the distinct US stamp.

According to the presenter, these were inventoried in 1797, though presumably never issued. (However, the shaft was broken off below the metal structure, which seemed to argue against usage).

Sadly, I never thought to take a picture.

I thought its existence might be of interest to some here.

13th July 2019, 08:51 PM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 427	US-marked halberd Seen at last night's MACA (Maryland Arms Collectors Assn) meeting, within a presentation about naval boarding pikes, was a halberd, consisting of a convex blade, backed by a curved spike, and topped with a 4-sided straight spike. Toward the base end of the top spike was the distinct US stamp. According to the presenter, these were inventoried in 1797, though presumably never issued. (However, the shaft was broken off below the metal structure, which seemed to argue against usage). Sadly, I never thought to take a picture. I thought its existence might be of interest to some here.