Halberd
Halberds acquired a more ceremonial function by the late 16th century. The spike changed from a solid, four-sided point, ideal for stabbing, into a flat blade, while the axe head became fuller in outline. These larger areas were well suited to openwork decoration. The crossed anchors and the letters A on this halberd refer to the Admiralty of Amsterdam.
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Halberd
Halberds acquired a more ceremonial function by the late 16th century. The spike changed from a solid, four-sided point, ideal for stabbing, into a flat blade, while the axe head became fuller in outline. These larger areas were well suited to openwork decoration. The crossed anchors and the letters A on this halberd refer to the Admiralty of Amsterdam.
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Aan het einde van de 16de eeuw ...... e Admiraliteit van Amsterdam.
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Halberds acquired a more cerem ...... to the Admiralty of Amsterdam.
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NG-NM-3530
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
title
Halberd
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Hellebaard
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type
created
c. 1600 - c. 1699
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ca. 1600 - ca. 1699
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extent
geheel lengte 256 cm
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kling breedte 24,5 cm
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kling lengte 54 cm
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length 256 cm
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length 54 cm
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width 24.5 cm
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Collectie: wapens & militaria
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spatial
temporal
17e eeuw
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17th century
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