Original German Goose Wing Axe / Pole Axe Head with Armorer's Marks - c.1600 Spanish Militaria and has corrosion and fouling

and has corrosion and fouling

Excellent short dense fur lining and collar facing

Prisoners were generally compliant in this initial phase of capture

The helmet retains about 56% of its original dark blue satin finish

Original German Goose Wing Axe / Pole Axe Head with Armorer's Marks - c.1600 Spanish Militaria and has corrosion and foulingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a truly FINE German AXE. It currently has a very short off set haft, so it can be used for the preparation of square sided wooden logs for use in construction. HOWEVER these were made with another possible use in mind. These were often attached to long stout wooden hafts in time of War, and became BILL HOOKS AXES. The blade's cutting edge is over 16 inches in length and the axe's head is deeply punched with