Military Flail
Object type: Military flail
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: possibly German
Date: probably mid to late 19th century in style of 16th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); L. of head and chain 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); W. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); Wt. 4 lb 5 oz. (1956.1 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914