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Eastern Europe, Russia, Medieval to Post Medieval Period, ca. 16th to 18th century CE. A massive and intimidating iron blade from a polearm known as a bardiche (alternate spellings include berdiche, bardische, bardeche, or even berdish). This blade is a long and slender cleaver with a thick neck and socket at the center and triangular opening for hafting to a pole. These weapons when mounted on a 5-foot (1.5 meter) pole were not only deadly slashing weapons but could also function as supports for larger guns or small cannons. The bardiche was popular with the Streltsy infantry and artillery troops that were established under Ivan the Terrible in the mid-16th century. Size: 30.5" L x 5" W (77.5 cm x 12.7 cm)

Provenance: private Coral Gables, Florida, USA collection

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#172445

  • Condition: Age expected surface wear, pitting and chips, otherwise intact and very good. Heavy russet patina throughout.

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