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Bill
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This weapon known as the "bill" was developed from an agricultural tool and was one of the first staff weapons to be used by medieval infantries. Used throughout Western Europe, it was particularly popular in Italy and England where it served as an equivalent to the Central European halberd. Fitted with a pronounced hook whose inside and outside curves were cutting edges, it was topped by a long spike.
| Artist / Maker | Italy |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1480 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | steel, wood haft |
| Dimensions | Overall: 184.8 cm (72 3/4 in.); Blade: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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