Pilum
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The pilum (plural pila) was a javelin commonly used by the Roman army in ancient times. It was generally about two metres long overall, consisting of an iron (or, rather, "soft" steel) shank about 7 mm in diameter and 60 cm long with pyramidal head. The shank was joined to the wooded shaft by either a socket or a flat tang.
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See also
- Pole weapon
- Javelin
- Verutum
- Lancea
- Spiculum
- Roman military personal equipment
- Spear
- Projectile
- Lance
- Hasta
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