Pole Arm Identification

RAMBA · 30th July 2020, 10:44 AM

Hello - not normally here but can anyone identify this pole arm? 220 cm

RAMBA · 30th July 2020, 11:10 AM

Advised it is likely a 18th Spontoon. British.

fernando · 30th July 2020, 12:18 PM

... And why not, RAMBA ?

BUCC_Guy · 2nd August 2020, 02:47 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.

30th July 2020, 10:44 AM	#1
RAMBA Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 102	Pole Arm Identification Hello - not normally here but can anyone identify this pole arm? 220 cm Attached Images

30th July 2020, 11:10 AM	#2
RAMBA Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 102	Advised it is likely a 18th Spontoon. British.

30th July 2020, 12:18 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	... And why not, RAMBA ?

2nd August 2020, 02:47 AM	#4
BUCC_Guy Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 52	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.