Hi Michael, thank you for your coments.
	Quote:
	
	
		| 
					Originally Posted by Matchlock
					
				 A very fine piece, Fernando - well done.Although this kind of weapons, having become, as Jim put it, rank insignia by the time that your partizan/spontoon was made, is not really within my expertise I like it very much. Very good photos as well, one showing clearly the layers of wrought iron coming off - a proof of authenticity anyway.
 Michael
 | 
	
 Within my humble perspective, while at the period sugested by its haft, this piece served an insignia purpose, i do beleive the blade shows a lethal aspect, suiting a task more 'responsible' than just ceremonial.
Fernando