Original European 17th Century Partizan / Spontoon Head - 17½” Technical Books They performed distinguished service in

They performed distinguished service in both the First and Second World Wars

The war maps and surveying department was responsible for all army issue maps and worked in conjunction with the German Reichsamt für Landesaufnahme

The large metal Reichsadler (National Eagle) badge on the front of the helmet is in very good condition

He purchased hard biscuits

making this a truly choice example

Original European 17th Century Partizan / Spontoon Head - 17½” Technical Books They performed distinguished service inOriginal 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