The Bavarian Sabre Halberd

[Cerjak]

Very interesting .
In this case the study of the period paints could perhaps have raised the doubt?


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Cerjak

[fernando]

"HAFTED WEAPONS IN MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE EUROPE"

BY JOHN WALDMAN



Would you care to read this publication ... with focus to page 76 ?


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[CSinTX]

Originally Posted by fernando

"HAFTED WEAPONS IN MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE EUROPE"
BY JOHN WALDMAN

Thanks so much fernando! More evidence to the 19th century origin. I am glad I was not the winning bidder.

With a large interest in pole arms, I really need to get a copy of that book. Not cheap though at $150.

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by fernando

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Would you care to read this publication ... with focus to page 76 ?


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Hello Fernando,

according to german Wikipedia this type of Halberd was used in the 16th and 17th century. In the Thirty Years' War for example.
It seems that some very rare original examples survived in museums.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A4belhelmbarte


Roland

[fernando]

So it appears, Roland

[ulfberth]

Hi Casey,

Here is one from Château du Haut-Koeœnigsbourg in Alsace France.
The fact that it is on display in a castle is not conclusive on its own for being 17th C or not, each item should be examined on its own to be absolutely sure.
However it remains strange that all those who turn up are almost identical in form and condition.

Kind regards

Ulfberth

[CSinTX]

Originally Posted by Cerjak

Very interesting .
In this case the study of the period paints could perhaps have raised the doubt?


Best

Cerjak

I could not find any art from the time that shows similar weapons. There is another halberd type that has been in recent auctions with similar appeal and question. I need to gather info on it when time allows.