Symbol of popular fervor and the mobilization of the masses during the French Revolution, thisrevolutionary pikeis aauthentic piece from the 18th century , a direct witness to the turbulent history of France between 1789 and 1795. Used in particular by the sans-culottes and the improvised national guards, it represents the weapon of the people, rudimentary but full of meaning.
Kind: Revolutionary infantry pike.
Era: End of the 18th century (~1792–1794).
Material: Wrought iron.
Total length: 53 cm.
Tip: 39 cm.
Marking : "AN" (national workshops)
Iron spikes with center edges,round sockets.
Faced with the revolutionary emergency, thousands of pikes were hastily manufactured to arm the people. More than a weapon, it was apolitical symbolAndmilitary , worn in demonstrations, citizen militias and the first republican armies.
Some were also fixed on wooden poles to parade during the Federation Festivals or Revolutionary Days (August 10, January 21, etc.).
Rare collector's item.
Beautiful uniform oxidation, without active corrosion.
Unrestored, in itsstate of discovery.
Ideal for private museums, reenactments or Revolution enthusiasts.
