My polearm collection for your amusement

[CSinTX]

Originally Posted by BUCC_Guy

Also attached is a rather petite but stout Swiss halberd, I’d reckon mid to late 16th century. I rather like it, owing to the short and sturdy spike.

I think this piece may be styrian. Take a look at the one here. The design and "keyholes" are very similar to yours. It has the "HW" mark that is known to be styrian.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=halberd

[BUCC_Guy]

Originally Posted by CSinTX

I think this piece may be styrian. Take a look at the one here. The design and "keyholes" are very similar to yours. It has the "HW" mark that is known to be styrian.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=halberd

Very well could be!

I should have posted mine with the makers mark showing.

[CSinTX]

Originally Posted by BUCC_Guy

I should have posted mine with the makers mark showing.

With that mark, you might want to check out this thread, if you havent already. Several Swiss halberds with similar marks. Who knows?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...7&page=1&pp=30

[Victrix]

Makers’ marks make collecting much more interesting, but has frustrations on it’s own. I recognize the mark but can’t recall the name now... The marks on polearms seem less known than swords. This style of halberd is German, which could be just about anywhere in the Germanic lands including Styria (Steiermark). It looks sturdy and the short but thick spike makes it look functional rather than a parade item. I did some research on my halberd. Apart from the shape of the blade you can compare the construction of the socket with museum pieces.

These halberds are Styrian from the Army (Heeresgeschichtliche) Museum in Vienna. I think most identifiable Austrian halberds were made in either Wiener Neustadt or Steyr.

[kronckew]

Cool collection. Here in the UK Infantry Colour Sergeants carried Halberds like mine below into the late 18c. (2nd/3rd photo).

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[CSinTX]

Nice collection! Artillery shells can work for display but careful, they get tippy. Wouldn't want them to fall and poleaxe the cat.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by CSinTX

... Artillery shells can work for display but careful, they get tippy. Wouldn't want them to fall and poleaxe the cat.

Says i, with three of them around the house. For safety, besides placing the shells against corners, i glue a larger square of acrylic under their base.

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