Production: Unknown
Halberd, German, dated 1558. Etched with arabesques and a monogram F.A.R. (Ferdinand Augustus Rex). Claude Blair (2/6/1982) believes that the etching is fake, though copied from a genuine piece.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
16th Century, Mid#
Production date:
circa
AD 1558
Blade
composed of
steel
Decoration
Inscription present: Ferdinand Augustus Rex
Accession number: HEN.M.361-1933
Primary reference Number: 19355
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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