War hammer

Description

War hammer of bright steel with belt-hook and guarded grip: German, late 16th century

Museum reference

K.2020.17.10

Collection

Weapons and Accessories

Object name

War hammer

Production information

Germany, Western Europe

Date

Late 16th century

Materials

Bright steel

Physical description

Bright steel; plain cylindrical shaft, guarded grip bound with cord

Exhibitions

• Window on the World (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

References

Norman, A.V.B., Arms and Armour in the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh, 1972, p. 27, no. 51

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 3 »
window on the world