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]
Pilum Media
Light roman pilum Photographed by myself during a show of Legio XV from Pram, Austria
Legionaries carrying pila, as depicted on the Tropaeum Traiani
Bent pilum tip (Kempten, Germany).
Reconstruction of a post-Marian pilum
A Roman coin showing an antoninianus of Carinus holding pilum and globe
Close-up of re-enactment pila
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Matyszak, Philip. Legionary: The Roman Soldier's Unofficial Manual (2009)Thames and Hudson. ISBN 9780500251515.
