halberd

[Multumesc]

Hello.What do you think about this medieval halebard?Its length is 60 cm and it does not have a wooden handle.No visible welding traces.I do not know what the signs appear on her.Is it an old medieval thing?THANK YOU VERY MUCH .

[mariusgmioc]

Hello,

The piece appears to be hand forged and joined together.

However, I would expect to see much more corrosion traces on an antique blade, yet the blade is covered in a thick and uniform layer of black oxidation (from the forging I assume).

I am pretty sure it is a rather recent attempt of a blacksmith to create an antique-looking halebard.

But let's see what others more knowledgeable have to say.

Cu placere!

[fernando]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

... I would say it is a rather recent attempt of a blacksmith to create an antique-looking halebard.
But let's see what others more knowledgeable have to say....

Not being more knowledgeable, but certainly agreeing with your assumption; either a prop or a decoration replica .

[Timo Nieminen]

It isn't Medieval in style, but 18th century style. Much more crudely made than any known-to-be-real ones I've seen.

[Philip]

Agreeing with all 3 previous posts.

[broadaxe]

Also, the construction seems thin and too delicate, I think it will not survive any real blow with the axe blades.