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RAMBA 30th July 2020 09:44 AM
Pole Arm Identification
 
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Hello - not normally here but can anyone identify this pole arm? 220 cm

RAMBA 30th July 2020 10:10 AM
Advised it is likely a 18th Spontoon. British.

fernando 30th July 2020 11:18 AM
... And why not, RAMBA ? ;)

BUCC_Guy 2nd August 2020 01:47 AM
Likely British, 1750-1800.

However, the basic shape of both the blade and the cross guard are NOT unique to Britain. It could be anything from Austrian to Dutch.

Someone with a very specific reference to government issued models could verify.


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