Glaive of Emperor Rudolf II (reigned 1576–1612)
Object type: Glaive
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Augsburg
Artist: Hans Stromair
Artist bio: German, Augsburg, 1524 or 1525–ca. 1583
Artist role: Etcher
Artist nationality: German
Date: dated 1577
Medium: Steel, wood, textile, gold
Dimensions: L. 100 1/2 in. (255.27 cm); blade L. 23 in. (58.42 cm)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1925
Accession year: 1925
Tags: Coat of Arms