Horseman's 16th century Battle Axe

PClemente · 4th December 2012, 11:14 PM

Many thanks for the input gents.
Any guess as to regional origin of the axe? I have seen another axe with a wooden haft featuring nails down the length, but the axe itself seemed distinctly Italian in form, as opposed to this axe which appears more Germanic(?).
Also, is there anyway to tell if the haft is the original or at least period, as opposed to a later addition?
Thanks again!

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4th December 2012, 11:14 PM	#5
PClemente Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 42	Many thanks for the input gents. Any guess as to regional origin of the axe? I have seen another axe with a wooden haft featuring nails down the length, but the axe itself seemed distinctly Italian in form, as opposed to this axe which appears more Germanic(?). Also, is there anyway to tell if the haft is the original or at least period, as opposed to a later addition? Thanks again!