Antique 17th century European Halberd

An antique 17th-Century European halberd head entirely made of hand-forged steel with a sturdy double-edged central spike and a medial ridge.
A robust crescentic, engraved axe blade is shaped like a bird, while the rear blade is shaped like a perching bird with an engraved body and tail formed into a downturned rear fluke.
An integral tapered octagonal socket is notched with two rings at the top.
 
CONDITION: Shows age and heavy use, the base of the socket smashed.
Please see all 6 pictures in the listing as they are part of the object's condition description.
 
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length: 31 cm (12.2 inches).