Vintage Danish Viking Style Battle Axe

Description

This listing is for the Viking or Danish style axe in photos.  Unsure of age but the handle wood has darkened somewhat. No markings.
It has the size and weight of a military belt or camp axe.
Appears to be cast steel, head is heavy weight on an old 18" oak (maple?) handle with a beautiful aged patina and grain.  I see nice tiger striping near the head.
I estimate age to be 19th or 20th century.  I cleaned the handle to restore original finish.  Head may be loose from age. Use caution when unpacking.
Blade is 7" long and 4 3/4" wide. Heavy.
A very wicked looking and sharp weapon.
Please study the photos carefully for visible condition.  Because of the risks of loss or damage I do not accept eBay returns on one of a kind artifacts like this.  I do stand behind the originality and authenticity of my items if you contact me directly. Highly RARE 15th - 16th Century Medieval Executioner's Axe
Headsman's Axe "Makers Mark"
Please understand I am a collector of history but can only describe exactly as I see it. "You" make the final decision...
"A Super Rare Executioner Axe" which is in history books, museums and old movies as the most popular Executioner - Beheading Axe ever made. You can buy posters of this axe including oil paintings as high as ,200...
- This Executioner - Beheading Axe values for well over ,000.00USD
- This massive two-handed Headsman's axe dates to the late 15th early 16th Century and is almost identical to the axe displayed in the Tower of London. The size, shape and positioning of the maker's marks on this axe are also the same as those on the axe in the Tower of London, which suggests that both axes might be from the same maker.
- The blade of this executioner's axe is huge and heavy 10lbs.
- The forged iron head is in excellent condition for its 450 plus years of age. The forge marks are clearly visible and the blade has acquired a lovely black age patina. The edge is still surprisingly sharp. The two maker's marks are illegible but shape and position wise are identical to those on the Tower's axe.
- The hard wood haft is a replacement for display purposes and is nicely aged and in keeping with the blade.
- From time to time, antique wood working axes come to the market claiming to be executioner's axes. These wrongly described axes are identifiable by the fact that the blade angles sharply from the socket to either the right or left, for use by right or left handed people when facing timber. Those are hewing axes and are not, and never have been for executions.
- This is an extremely rare and truly a terrifying executioner's axe, made for only one purpose only.
Due to ITAR Federal Laws; No Military Items or Weapons are allowed to leave The United States...
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****Displays, Props, Helmet, Not Included****
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This is the real deal and not one to miss...
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