Antique Huge 15th - 16th C. Italian Or German Executioners Beheading Ax (sword)




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Reference Number: Avaluer:49383
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Huge 15th-16th C. European Executioners Beheading Ax . Massive early example of the Dark Ages European executioners ax most commonly used for the beheading ceremony so popular by the Justice system of the era. With a well wrought heavy steel head of distinctive form, guaranteed to do its job at the first and only impact. Mounted on a wooden shaft of substantial age, which is likely to be a slightly later replacement. Huge and blood chilling piece, gives you goosebum...ps just holding it in hands. 
                             Length 33 3/4" Head length 14 1/4" Striking edge 9 3/4".
                                                       Please refer to pictures for item condition. 
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