Marto Halberd

Halberd, Marto

A halberd is a pole weapon, a very long, thrusting spear that was used extensively by infantry in the past. Unlike many similar weapons, the halberd is not intended for throwing. It was used regularly in European warfare from the early Middle Ages until about 1700. The halberd was widely used by Landsknecht armies and Swiss mercenaries, who used it as their main weapon. In general, a spear becomes a halberd when it is so long that it cannot be wielded with one hand in combat. Pikemen had to be equipped with a shorter weapon, such as a sword, mace, or dagger, to defend themselves if the fight should turn into a melee. The pikeman often had no shield or only a small shield that was of limited use in close combat. The halberd was a long weapon. It had a wooden shaft to which an iron or steel spearhead was attached. The extreme length of such weapons required strong wood.

Details:
– Total length: approx. 205 cm
– Handle material: Wood
– Manufacturer item no.: 8503

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