Halberd of Emperor Matthias (reigned 1612–19)

Unknown

dated 1612 · Steel, wood · Arms and Armor

This halberd is signed with the initials BS and HRM, perhaps of the decorators. It was carried by the bodyguards of the Holy Roman Emperor Matthias (reigned 1612–19).

Artist

Unknown

Date

dated 1612

Medium

Steel, wood

Culture

German

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913