The halberd is a two-handed pole weapon consisting of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft. It typically has a hook or thorn on the back side of the axe blade.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Halberd
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Pole-Arm
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Edged Weapons
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
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Concept
halberds
Dimensions
Height
87 in
Material
Wood, Metal
Location
Location
Room
Charles Whipple Greene Historical Collection
Building
George Hail Free Library
Date
July 1, 2025
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Exhibition
Warren During the Revolutionary War
Research Notes
Research Type
Researcher
Notes
The Halberd was typically used for signaling during the Revolutionary War.
