Horseman's war hammer, steel, 16th century.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
16th Century
Circa
1500
-
1600
This simple war hammer has a very effective head which would have been used to great effect in close combat fighting.
Casting (process) : Hammer, cast
Accession number: HEN.M.331-1933
Primary reference Number: 19285
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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