Lot 2657
A South German flail, 16th/17th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Robust quadrangular spike. Naturally grown, round wood striking head with a wrought iron reinforcement ring (replaced), the latter inscribed “MT 739”. Eight iron spikes arranged around the circumference, one spike missing. Long round shaft. Length 141.5 cm. A typical weapon of the Peasants' Wars, still found in numerous arsenals as armament of civic militias well into the 18th century.Provenance: From a Vienna private collection.
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