Original U.S. American Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer's Halberd Head with Original Pole Section - 28" Overall Bayonets Uniform allowances didn’t always cover

Uniform allowances didn’t always cover the cost of the uniform

copied from three originals in the IMA collection

which is why the emblem on this example is slightly loose in the grip

military land forces when fresh food (A-ration) or packaged unprepared food (B-ration) prepared in mess halls or field kitchens was not possible or not available

which was unfortunately right where the torch cut was

Original U.S. American Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer's Halberd Head with Original Pole Section - 28" Overall Bayonets Uniform allowances didn’t always coverOriginal Item: Only One Available. Recently purchased in New England, this is a lovely and rare American Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer's Halberd Head. The halberd is a two handed polearm that saw extensive use from the 13th to 16th centuries. It is a fearsome weapon with an axe blade topped with a spike and mounted on a long shaft. Additionally, it does have a hook on the backside of the axe blade, which was useful for grappling mounted