16th century spiked end halberd handcrafted reenac Middeleeuwse overkleden & wapenrokken Alongside its decorative value

Alongside its decorative value

The great riches buried with the deceased within the tumuli are particularly striking

The Green Man is an ancient symbol often associated with nature

whilst the lower part is wider and falls around the hips

The blade is secured to the pommel via a full tang construction

16th century spiked end halberd handcrafted reenac Middeleeuwse overkleden & wapenrokken Alongside its decorative valueThe halberd is based on 16th century originals. It has an open axehead to reduce weight, and is well suited to 16th century costumes. The halberd is a weapon with a long wooden shaft and an iron point, with an axe and a hook underneath. Contrary to popular belief, the hook was not intended to increase wounds, but to block or trap enemy weapons. The length of the shaft permitted a halberdier to strike more powerfully than with a sword. The weapon was