Halberds Collection

Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall. Wielding "saucepan lids", sickle and chain

Richard III - with Lady Anne Neville, who is on her way to bury the late King Henry VI. 1862

The Battle of Beth Horon, 1862-3 (stained glass)
3474767 The Battle of Beth Horon, 1862-3 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Michael, Lyndhurst, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co)

The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms (colour litho)
5208364 The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms)

Japanese girls learning halberd fencing (b / w photo)
7185240 Japanese girls learning halberd fencing (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese girls learning halberd fencing)

Fencing scene (engraving)
3646718 Fencing scene (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fencing scene. From Grundtliche Beschreibung der Kunst des Fechtens)

Halberd, c. 1500-25 (steel & wood)
490833 Halberd, c.1500-25 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 217.4x21.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony
490900 Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, 1586-91 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 238.2x30.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Halberd, c. 1520 (steel & wood)
490835 Halberd, c.1520 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 182.3x24.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Three Halberds (steel & wood)
490832 Three Halberds (steel & wood) by European School; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Left: German, 1475-1500. Centre: Swiss, 17th century. Right: Swiss, 17th century)

Halberd (steel & wood)
490830 Halberd (steel & wood) by Swiss School, (17th century); 160x19.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The word halberd comes from the German words Halm (a staff) and Barte (an axe)

Horse litter, Spanish Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho)
3620665 Horse litter, Spanish Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse litter, Spanish Netherlands, 16th Century)

The Crucifixion, 1538 (oil on panel)
2970582 The Crucifixion, 1538 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 121.1x82.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles H. and Mary F. S

Swiss military costumes of the 15th Century (coloured engraving)
3640647 Swiss military costumes of the 15th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swiss military costumes of the 15th Century)

The King of Mosquitia in Council 1847
A council session for the King of Mosquita, George Augustus Frederic II. The king sits at the farthest end of the council table, only 14, surrounded by 3 child guards with halberds

Archduke Maximilian of Austria fighting on foot using a halberd (engraving)
3646315 Archduke Maximilian of Austria fighting on foot using a halberd (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Halberd, c. 1480-1500 (steel & wood)
490831 Halberd, c.1480-1500 (steel & wood) by Swiss School, (15th century); 205.7x20.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

The barber climbed the stairs towards the Kings chamber, past the numerous armed guards (colour litho)
3621690 The barber climbed the stairs towards the Kings chamber, past the numerous armed guards (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Parade halberd, c. 1600-50 (steel & wood)
490901 Parade halberd, c.1600-50 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 252 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Halberd, c. 1550 (steel & wood)
490825 Halberd, c.1550 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 200.7x25.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

The King (engraving)
3646592 The King (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

A German elector travelling by litter (engraving)
3646550 A German elector travelling by litter (engraving) by Ostendorfer, Michael (1490-1559); Private Collection; (add.info.: A German elector travelling by litter)

Halberd, c. 1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather)
490887 Halberd, c.1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather) by French School, (17th century); 239 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Miscellaneous 1500
LLM455320 Miscellaneous 1500 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous 1500. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer and Carl Rohrbach)

Drill with Halberds, 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
Drill with Halberds, 1634/1635

A Young Man Presenting his Thesis to Cardinal Aldobrandini, 1620. 1620
A Young Man Presenting his Thesis to Cardinal Aldobrandini, 1620

Officers Marksmen III District Amsterdam Led
Officers and other Marksmen of the III District in Amsterdam Led by Captain Jacob Gerritsz Hoyngh and Lieutenant Nanningh Florisz Cloeck (The Company of Captain Jacob Gz)

Officers Civic Guardsmen IV District Amsterdam
Officers and other Civic Guardsmen of the IV District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Jan Claesz van Vlooswijck and Lieutenant Gerrit Hudde

Landscape Episode Conquest America procession
Landscape with an Episode from the Conquest of America, A procession of indigenous people runs through a vast hilly landscape dominated by a large rock

Battle Armored horsemen attacking foot soldiers armed
Battle, Armored horsemen attacking foot soldiers armed with halberds. The horsemen carry a vane with French lily. Battle (land forces), Pierre Woeiriot (II) (attributed to), 1542 - 1600, paper, ink

Various Types Of Lochaber Axes. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Weapons. Halberds and spearhead. Colored engraving
Weapons. Swiss Halberd from 18th century, Swiss halberd from 15th century, German halberd from 16h century, French halberd from 16th century

Two German mercenaries holding a coat of arms, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

State progress of Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Cassells Illustrated
XJF324304 State progress of Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Giovanni Pietro Birago and Zoan Andrea (Italian, active c. 1475-1519), Ornament Panel: Griffins and Two Cupids Crossing Halberds, c. 1505-1515, engraving

Carpenters square, ink-line (chalk line), marker
Signs. Drawing shows a sign with Japanese text hanging from a beam with dragons head beneath a small replica of a traditional roof attached to a post. Date 1878?

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"Unleashing the Power of Halberds: A Glimpse into Ancient Fighting Techniques" Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese chivalry as the Budokwai in London presents a captivating display of ancient fighting methods at Aeolian Hall. Witness skilled warriors wielding unconventional weapons like "saucepan lids, " sickles and chains, and traditional Japanese halberds. The bouts with Nabebuta, Kusarigama, and Naginata showcase the finesse and precision required to master these formidable tools. Intriguingly, even historical figures such as Richard III recognized the effectiveness and spearheads on the battlefield. Colored engravings depict these lethal weapons that played pivotal roles in shaping history. The Battle of Beth Horon comes alive through stunning stained glass artwork from 1862-3. This masterpiece captures the intensity and valor exhibited by soldiers armed with halberds during this significant conflict. It also found their place in ceremonial events, symbolizing power and prestige. An illustration from Le Petit Journal showcases Pope Leo XIII's grand procession to the Chapel of Blessed Sacrament, where his body is carried with great pomp using majestic halberds. Meanwhile, far away in China, Empress Dowager Tz U-Hsi reveals her ruthless nature by displaying severed heads to Emperor Guangxu accused of aiding Russian interests. Such chilling scenes remind us that even centuries ago, halberd-wielding warriors were entangled in political struggles across continents. From Europe to Asia, communities rallied together for self-defense when danger loomed large. A colorful lithograph portrays burghers from Riquewihr answering their call to arms with resolute determination - each holding a trusty halberd ready for battle. Not limited to men alone, Japanese girls are captured learning the artful skill of halberd fencing in an evocative black and white photograph.