Original European 17th Century Continental Partisan Polearm

Original Item: Only One Available. A partisan (also partizan) is a type of polearm that was used in Europe in the 16th, 17th, and 18th century. It consisted of a spearhead mounted on a long shaft, usually wooden, with protrusions on the sides which aided in parrying sword thrusts. Like the halberd, it quickly became obsolete with the arrival of practical firearms, although it stayed in use for many years as a ceremonial weapon. In profile, the head of a partisan may look similar to that of a ranseur, spontoon, ox tongue, or septum; however, unlike a ranseur, the lower parts of the head have a sharpened edge. This lovely example is most certainly of Continenal European origin, likely German, and dates to the early to mid 16th Century. The Partisan head was most likely remounted during the Victorian period, as antique arms and armor became fashionable decorative items during that time. The wooden shaft and fabric skirting are 19th century additions, but have aged and patinaed nicely toge