Classic example as served in the French and Indian War and later, the Revolution. See Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, Neumann, #25.PA-28.PA for related examples. While the author dates these examples 1720-60 it seems likely that a 1740 or 50 end date is more likely as by 1760, European halberds were much more stylized and the early flamboyant form as seen here, abandoned. See also American Polearms, Brown, pl.30 for four further examples. This example is 87 ¼” length. The iron head has pierced axe blade, spear point and back spike on a baluster bolster, specific to these as seen on PA.26, and Brown, pl.30 a & d both of which are attributed to Connecticut. The broad integral cheek straps are finished with whimsical scallops at the base. The original haft, rather than turned stock is a sapling skillfully worked to round section. It obviously was mounted without the benefit of aging and has two lineal cracks as well as some warpage.

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