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Spear Head, D24.2272

Physical Description

Head of halberd or spear head. Large, crescent-shaped blade, slightly downward facing, edged on inside, perpendicular to wide, floral/leaf decorated parcel - gilted tang, plumes at ends. Large downward facing triangular, fretted pick, edgeless, floral, indented, tang notched at top. Long, square, engraved leaf (?) design shaft, long, diamond-section, plain, tapering spike on top. Widened, large languets, hole in bottom.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 625 x 404 x 28mm

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