Glaive of Maximilian III Joseph, Prince-Elector of Bavaria (reigned 1745–77)
Object type: Glaive
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Artist: Jungwierth
Artist bio: German, ca. 1770
Artist role: Decorator
Artist nationality: German
Date: dated 1771
Medium: Steel, wood, gold, copper alloy, textile
Dimensions: L. 8 ft. 5 3/4 in. (258.4 cm); L. of head 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 0.9 oz. (3200.7 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914
Tags: Coat of Arms