Halberd
1475–1500
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Halberd, 1475–1500. Germany (?), late 15th century. Steel, pierced circular holes; wood haft; overall: 230.7 cm (90 13/16 in.); blade: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1559 The first halberds are believed to have been made for warriors of medieval Switzerland.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel, pierced circular holes; wood haft
- Dimensions
- Overall: 230.7 cm (90 13/16 in.); Blade: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1559
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Gothic Art 1360-1440, Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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