Halberd

c. 1580 Overall: 197.5 cm (77 3/4 in.); Blade: 22.8 cm (9 in.) Source image
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The halberd was a staff weapon favored by European infantries (foot soldiers) of the 1400s and 1500s for its versatility and deadly effect. The word halberd comes from the German words Halm (staff) and Barte (axe). The halberd is, in fact, an axe that served multiple functions...

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