Original Victorian Era Late 16th Century Italian Style Decorated Halberd Polearm - 98 inches Long colts awarded for operations during the

awarded for operations during the Nicaraguan Civil War

and correct single barrel band and muzzle fitting

over the date of manufacture:

None of this is detrimental though and gives you a good feeling of the period

complete with a very nice original sling

Original Victorian Era Late 16th Century Italian Style Decorated Halberd Polearm - 98 inches Long colts awarded for operations during theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This impressive example was most likely originally a CASTLE DISPLAY, which was then sold into private hands. It was at one time in the Collection of the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, and then was deacquisitioned. It is full length being nearly 8 feet (98") in overall length. The well forged head measures 13" overall, and does not have the typical support straps, another indication of possibly being a display item rather