Halberd of Johann Georg, Prince-Elector of Brandenburg (reigned 1571–98)
Object type: Halberd
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: dated 1570
Medium: Steel, wood, textile
Dimensions: L. 8 ft. 7 1/2 in. (262.9 cm); L. of head 21 1/4 in. (54 cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 1.5 oz. (2764.1 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914