Original British Royal Navy Anti-Boarding Pike - War of 1812 Era - 97” Helmets and also considered a form

and also considered a form of currency

Helmet designs were another thing that were exported

The pistol  is fitted with the standard 9"

The Citadel traces its origins to an arsenal constructed by the state of South Carolina to defend white Charlestonians against possible uprisings of enslaved people following the thwarted Denmark Vesey rebellion of 1822

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Original British Royal Navy Anti-Boarding Pike - War of 1812 Era - 97” Helmets and also considered a formOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a tremendous example of a likely British boarding pike with a very long length, 97 in total. The head is heavily worn with the screws now being completely flush to the rest of the head. This would have scrubbed away any markings once found on the pike. The shaft of this example is very rough, with a great deal of woodworm holes and an overall warping that lead to some curvature. The metal head on the bottom