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Parade Halberd (from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony [ 1560- 91])
1586–91
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Parade Halberd (from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony [ 1560- 91]), 1586–91. Germany, Saxony, late 16th Century. Steel, gilt and etched; round wood haft; overall: 238.2 cm (93 3/4 in.); blade: 30.5 cm (12 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1819 This halberd is typical of the parade weapons used by the more than one hundred palace guards of the Prince Elector of Saxony, Christian I.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel, gilt and etched; round wood haft
- Dimensions
- Overall: 238.2 cm (93 3/4 in.); Blade: 30.5 cm (12 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1819
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Master Goldsmiths of the Renaissance: Their Models and Designs, Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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