Pilum

A pilum was a type of spear.[1] It was used by the Roman army. Pila were generally 2 metres long. They were made up of a wooden shaft and an soft iron point.[1]

References
  1. Matyszak, Philip (2009). Legionary: The Roman Soldier's Unofficial Manual. Thames and Hudson. ISBN 9780500251515.
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