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| Keywords: Hans Stromai of Augsburg - Halberd for the Guard of Emperor Maximilian II - Walters 511323.jpg The blade is etched with plant designs surrounding the crowned double-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece a military order established by the dukes of Burgundy revered ancestors of the Habsburgs and the Latin motto The Lord will provide This halberd dated 1571 is one of those produced for members of the imperial bodyguard on the occasion of the wedding of Archduke Karl II of Austria brother of Emperor Maximilian II and uncle of Archduke Albert 1571 steel copper alloy; wooden staff and fabric are replacements cm 229 9 accession number 51 1323 13928 Guard of Emperor Maximilian II 1527-1576 Haden Sale April 26 1911 no 249 Sale American Art Association New York November 14 1921 no 103 Henry Walters Baltimore 1921 mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1921 Transcription The Lord will provide place of origin Augsburg Germany Walters Art Museum license Weapons in the Walters Art Museum Baroque art in the Walters Art Museum Renaissance applied arts in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs artist review Halberds Renaissance weapons | ||||
