German Halberd Head - Pole AxeThe halberd is a cut and thrust combination staff weapon consisting of an axe like blade, rear facing break and spear point. With a long history of use, the poleaxe was very popular weapon. With a good sharp point it could be used as a short spear, the back hammer or spike could be used to batter or pierce armor and the axe head itself was quite lethal. Halberd continues to be used for ceremonial use and court bodyguards becoming highly decorative