Original Haitian 17th Century Pike Head Found on Tortuga Island in 1943 by U.S. Navy Sailor Scabbards & Sheaths because he maintained that their

because he maintained that their training in long-range penetration techniques would take longer and their maintenance by air would be difficult due to the varied dietary requirements of different Gurkha and Indian castes and religions

It comes complete with it's original issue leather scabbard

It stands 5 ⅝” tall

This example bears original German maker code

Original Haitian 17th Century Pike Head Found on Tortuga Island in 1943 by U.S. Navy Sailor Scabbards & Sheaths because he maintained that theirOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous example of a pike head with an interesting backstory. This pike head was purportedly found on Tortuga Island, a West Indian island that forms part of Haiti, in 1943 by a U. S. Navy sailor. It was found by the sailor when digging for a possible gun placement. The pike head measures roughly 11 overall, with a 7 pike. The construction is entirely evident of the period, with the attachment line of the