Original Victorian Era Late 16th Century Italian Style Decorated Halberd Polearm - 98 inches Long colts The M1 is being held

The M1 is being held out towards the soldiers

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Original Victorian Era Late 16th Century Italian Style Decorated Halberd Polearm - 98 inches Long colts The M1 is being heldOriginal 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