Halberd blades

Bronze Age halberds were dagger-like objects mounted at right angles to the haft. They were prestigious weapons which functioned as symbols of power. These copper examples were found in a hoard at Auchingoul at Inverkeithny in Banffshire.

The four halberds are all made of unalloyed copper, but differ slightly in shape, form and technique. One has rivet holes, three have well-developed midribs, two have bevelled edges, and one is ornamented with grooves down the blade.

The Auchingoul hoard originally held seven or eight halberds. They were probably deposited as a gift to the gods.

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