Original Polearm Iron Spontoon

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Original Polearm Iron Spontoon

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    An original "dug Up" polearm spontoon.  This example shows an overall length of 12 1/2".  The leaf blade shows the median ridge and an old armor-piercing expanded tip.  The 5" socket shows a decorative ring.  The socket show 10 flats and 2 secure 2 mounting rivets.  This piece appears to be from the 1720 to 1750 era.  This piece was dug up in North America and may have been used as a polearm in the Revolutionary war and may be of French origin.