Halberd of a Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt
Object type: Halberd
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: early 17th century
Medium: Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread
Dimensions: L. 95 3/4 in. (243.1 cm); L. of head 16 in. (40.6 cm); W. 8 1/16 in.(20.5 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 8 oz. (2041.2 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1924
Accession year: 1924