A glaive is a long staff weapon with a large cleaver or knife-like blade. The flat steel blade is conducive to ornamental decoration such as heraldic devices. The decorative nature of this weapon made it a favorite for ceremonial use.
Date
1595
date QS:P571,+1595-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium
Steel, etched; wood haft
Dimensions
Overall: 184.5 cm (72 5/8 in.); Blade: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
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