16th Century Halberd

This halberd can be dated to the 16th century, due to its type of manufacture, which is close to the forging techniques used for Swiss halberds of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Its geographical origin would be, for German authors, South Germany, but similar models from the Estruch collection (Spain) are classified as originating from Italy and other authors describe comparable models in the Tyrol. So we are in the same area anyway = South Germany, Switzerland, Austria, North Italy.
The blade of the weapon consists of a quadrangular thrust, measuring about 25 cm. At the base of the thrust, there is on one side a crescent-shaped cutting edge, pierced with 6 holes and on the opposite side, there is a hook called "bec de corbin", curved towards the shaft and pierced with 2 holes.
The blade continues with splints, first wide then narrower. These splints are the original ones, which is rare, even if one of the splints seems to show the trace of an old, barely visible repair. The splints are 32 cm long. The iron of this halberd is fixed to the shaft by forged nails. Total length of the metal part = 63 cm. Total length of the weapon with the cut shaft 105 cm.
The shaft is a modern replacement, it is cut 74 cm from the edge of the socket, and allows for a pleasant presentation.
A longer wooden stock would be very easy to make if desired, but I preferred to leave the weaponin its uncovered state to facilitate shipping.
Shipping costs France and Europe 30€
Ref B-25/2-02