Military Flail
Object type: Military flail
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Possibly German
Date: possibly 16th to 19th century
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: L. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm); L. of each head and chain 11 5/8 in (29.5 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 2 lb 2 oz. (963.9 cm)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914