An etched halberd, epoch Ferdinand I dating: 1563 provenance: Austria, Long, double-edged cusp, ribbed in the middle, slightly concave-edged axe, back with pointed humbs, oblique rear fluke with waves at the base. Axe with beautiful double eagle under crown and with monogram 'K F', rear fluke dated '1563', the rest with floral motifs, all on a black ground. The back decorated en suite. Ferrule in two pieces. Kept on wooden shaft with long flat iron bands. Very rare. height 236 cm.