Gothic horseman's axehead, German (15th century)

Title	Gothic horseman's axehead
Nationality	German
Period	15th century

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This type of horseman's axe, mounted originally on an approximately 20-inch shaft, was that carried by the Teutonic Knights in their crusade against the Baltic pagans in the late 14th/early 15th centuries. It has two splendid armourer's marks at the junction of socket and blade. A truly rare find, especially with the marks.

This ground find has been a little overcleaned. However, the essential dimensions are still clearly visible, despite some damage to the edge and, from the points to the back of the shaft, the axehead measures approximately seven inches. It is now mounted on a stained wooden block.

The alleged provenance is that this came from the battlefield of Tannenberg (1410), the site of the defeat of the Teutonic Knights at the hands of the Poles.

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[Edged Weapons : Polearms : German : 15th Century]

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