Ceremonial Hatchet?

mgolab · 17th June 2023, 05:08 PM

Thank you Ian.

Yes, that is what my research shows concerning the IORM.

So may questions regarding this piece which I have not had time to research:

who was this R. Schaffer? Was he a Civil War veteran? Relative to a revolutionary war veteran? It is an old PA surname.

was this piece a family heirloom by the time of 1910, which R. Schaffer wished use for his award as a "3D Warrior"?

I have looked at over a hundred of these IORM hatchets and did not see one remotely close in form to this piece.

The dimensions, weight and location of the piece seem to support the "theatre" of conflict when halberd hatchets were traded as ceremonial pieces for diplomatic purposes rather than weapons.

I would welcome any additional feedback. Thanks

17th June 2023, 05:08 PM	#3
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 68	Thank you Ian. Yes, that is what my research shows concerning the IORM. So may questions regarding this piece which I have not had time to research: who was this R. Schaffer? Was he a Civil War veteran? Relative to a revolutionary war veteran? It is an old PA surname. was this piece a family heirloom by the time of 1910, which R. Schaffer wished use for his award as a "3D Warrior"? I have looked at over a hundred of these IORM hatchets and did not see one remotely close in form to this piece. The dimensions, weight and location of the piece seem to support the "theatre" of conflict when halberd hatchets were traded as ceremonial pieces for diplomatic purposes rather than weapons. I would welcome any additional feedback. Thanks