A FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR PERIOD HALBERD OR PARTIZAN

A FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR PERIOD HALBERD OR PARTIZAN

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The halberd was typically an axe surmounted by a spear while the partizan consisted of a long swordlike spearhead mounted on a long wooden shaft, with protrusions on the sides which aided in parring sword thrusts (blade catchers). The partisan prior to the 18th century was typically used by infantry soldiers, who would deploy the weapon to fend off cavalry charges. The protrusions on the sides of the spearhead were useful for catching and trapping an opponent's sword, allowing the user to disarm the opposition. But the partizan would eventually become more a symbol of rank than a weapon and be referred to going forward as a halberd in contemporary sources. The polearm was soon carried by lower-ranking officers in European infantry units in the 18th century particularly the French and Germans. They served principally as an instrument for ensuring that infantrymen in ranks stood correctly aligned with each other and that their muskets were aimed at the correct level. Of course, if pressed these could be used as an effective weapon by a commissioned or non-commissioned officer particularly after a regiment formed square to repel cavalry.

This fine example is French, and a small Fleur-de-Lis is deeply stamped the base of the iron head. The "business" portion of the weapon is 10 1/2 inches long. The metal surface is bright overall, as made, with minor spots of age and pitting.  The iron straps running down the wooden shaft are 18 inches long and have 6 rivets holding the head firmly in place. The 1 1/4-inch diameter 4-sided haft or shaft is probably ash and is the original to this weapon. It is now 59 inches long but at one time was possibly approximately 6 feet in length. A must for those collecting weapons of the North American wars of the 18th century. Be aware that French arms from the era of New France's regime are rare indeed.   [pe][ph:L]]

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