Title: Head of a Banner Staff
Object type: Head of a banner staff
Date: 18th century
Culture: German (Prussian) or Italian
Medium: Steel, wood (ash)
Dimensions: L. 83 3/4 in. (210.9 cm); L. of head 11 1/2 in. (29 cm); W. 4 in. (10 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 8 oz. (1587.6 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    Italy      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY