16th century Ceremonial Beheading Axe.
Title

16th century Ceremonial Beheading Axe.

Caption

16th century Ceremonial Beheading Axe, carried by the Master Gaoler of the Tower of London. The staff is studded with brass nails over leather. From The British Army: It's Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868.

Date

1868

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive

Reference

UMG23A64_143

Model release

No

Property release

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License type

Rights managed

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