Marto Medieval Halberd

Medieval Halberd, Marto

A halberd is a polearm, a very long, thrusting spear, formerly used extensively by infantry. Unlike many similar weapons, the halberd is not intended for throwing. It was regularly used in European warfare from the early Middle Ages until about 1700. The halberd became widespread among Landsknecht armies and Swiss mercenaries, who used it as their primary weapon. Generally, 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 escalated into close combat. The pikeman often had no shield or only a small shield, which 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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