Axe or helebard?

serdar · 19th December 2025, 08:15 PM

Does anyone know is it axe or helebard head?
And maybe origin and time?

cel7 · Yesterday, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by serdar

Does anyone know is it axe or helebard head?
And maybe origin and time?

It best matches a Saxon miner's axe. 17th/18th century. Nice axe!

Victrix · Yesterday, 05:17 PM

I think it looks like a Croatian battle axe. They are something in between bardiche and axe and most likely extremely formidable weapons. You can google examples online. There are also halberd versions that I saw in Trakoscan and Varazdin castles. Interestingly your item seems to have a makerÂ’s mark and remains of gilt/brass inlays. The latter means itÂ’s not munitions grade but probably used by an officer. Your item has a rectangular socket so more likely an axe?

19th December 2025, 08:15 PM	#1
serdar Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 222	Axe or helebard? Does anyone know is it axe or helebard head? And maybe origin and time? Attached Images

Yesterday, 05:17 PM	#3
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 769	I think it looks like a Croatian battle axe. They are something in between bardiche and axe and most likely extremely formidable weapons. You can google examples online. There are also halberd versions that I saw in Trakoscan and Varazdin castles. Interestingly your item seems to have a makerÂ’s mark and remains of gilt/brass inlays. The latter means itÂ’s not munitions grade but probably used by an officer. Your item has a rectangular socket so more likely an axe? Attached Images