square pilum Materialen levende geschiedenis Originally fastened to the back

Originally fastened to the back of the horn

This tradition can be seen as an expression of the pagan warrior class

ensuring that the ball cannot strike the wielder's own hands

2 cm in width

to deflect blows to the arm

square pilum Materialen levende geschiedenis Originally fastened to the backThis type of Roman pilum was employed between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD, i. a. during the Gallic Wars. Once the pilum had struck a target, the spearhead bent, so that the spear could not be thrown back. The pilum is constructed from wood and 9260 carbon steel, and features a heavier shaft than its predecessors. The spearhead can easily be dismantled and replaced. The length of this throwing spear is 224 cm and it weighs approximately