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**AN ITALIAN HALBERD
**AN ITALIAN HALBERD, LATE 16TH CENTURY
with central spike of diamond-section, forward-leaning axe-blade pierced with three groups of holes and with two additional rear lugs, reinforced rear spike pierced en suite, and a pair of long straps, on a wooden haft
90.2 cm; 35 1/2 in head
Sold for £1,400
**AN ITALIAN HALBERD, LATE 16TH CENTURY
with central spike of diamond-section, forward-leaning axe-blade pierced with three groups of holes and with two additional rear lugs, reinforced rear spike pierced en suite, and a pair of long straps, on a wooden haft
90.2 cm; 35 1/2 in head