State Halberd for the Trabanten Guard of Ernst of Bavaria, Prince Archbishop and Elector of Cologne

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State Halberd for the Trabanten Guard of Ernst of Bavaria, Prince Archbishop and Elector of Cologne

1594

Blade etched by Master VS Shaft made by Master MC

This state halberd was made for the guard of Duke Ernst of Bavaria, prince archbishop of Cologne (ruled 1583 to 1612).

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Object Details

Titles:

State Halberd for the Trabanten Guard of Ernst of Bavaria, Prince Archbishop and Elector of Cologne

Date:

1594

Artists:

Blade etched by Master VS Shaft made by Master MC

Medium:

Etched and partially blackened steel (Head); wood (Shaft)

Dimensions:

Head: 11 x 27 1/4 inches (27.9 x 69.2 cm)

Classification:

Arms and Armor

Credit Line:

Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977

Accession Number:

1977-167-361

Geography:

Made in Germany, Europe

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