Context (Related Documents)
There are two catalogue cards for this object, one with rough sketch of decoration.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Labels & Markings)
Original label: 'Amiens' and '188?' (very faint).
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Analysis)
The palstave looks like a British rather than a French type.
Event Date 1934
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Bronze palstave without loop, expanded but not crescentic, cutting edge, trident pattern below stop-ridge on both faces
Event Date 1934
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
A copper alloy palstave. The blade has a flared and rounded cutting edge, straight sides, and a triangular ridge along the centre. The flange has straight sides and a leaf shaped profile, and terminated in a straight butt.
Event Date 11/4/2024
Author: Emily Shorter