16th-17th Battle Axes From German and Swiss Armories

Shakethetrees · 28th August 2014, 04:32 AM

I got this about twenty five years ago in Normandy, in a small town I cannot remember as I was just passing through on a day trip from Paris.

It is inscribed "YL" or "VL", and is a little over 19 inches along the top from the edge to the heel, and is 15 inches from the heel to the butt of the haft, which appears to be oak and full of worm holes.

The haft, or what's left of it, is loose in the socket. It is roughly pentagonal at the socket.

The form appears to be very old, but I am interested in hearing what everyone has to say.

28th August 2014, 04:32 AM	#17
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	Early battle or executioner's axe I got this about twenty five years ago in Normandy, in a small town I cannot remember as I was just passing through on a day trip from Paris. It is inscribed "YL" or "VL", and is a little over 19 inches along the top from the edge to the heel, and is 15 inches from the heel to the butt of the haft, which appears to be oak and full of worm holes. The haft, or what's left of it, is loose in the socket. It is roughly pentagonal at the socket. The form appears to be very old, but I am interested in hearing what everyone has to say. Attached Images