Halberd of the Bodyguard of Philip II, Margrave of Baden-Baden (1559–1588)

Dateca. 1580

MediumSteel, wood, gold, textile, metallic thread

DimensionsL. 55 1/2 in. (141 cm); L. of head 29 1/2 in. (75 cm); W. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm); Wt. 7 lbs. 8.3 oz. (3410.4 g)

CultureGerman

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationShafted Weapons

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

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