+- RomanArmyTalk (https://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat)
+-- Forum: Research Arena (https://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat/forumdisplay.php?fid=4)
+--- Forum: Ancient Combat Sports (https://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat/forumdisplay.php?fid=11)
+--- Thread: Roman spear copy or something else? (/showthread.php?tid=31447)
Roman spear copy or something else? - Earthling - 06-01-2021
I have a spear which after some searching appears Roman in style, however, it seems to good to be a true Roman piece.
Any ideas as to its original place of birth or time?
RE: Roman spear copy or something else? - Praefectusclassis - 07-27-2021
I guess the long shank is what makes it look Roman, but a pilum shouldn't/doesn't have a leaf-shaped point as far as I know.
RE: Roman spear copy or something else? - Renatus - 07-27-2021
Jasper,
Can you make Earthling's attachments visible? The five posts rule must be a nightmare (and possible deterrent?) for newcomers.
RE: Roman spear copy or something else? - Praefectusclassis - 07-27-2021
It's only two (and I'll set it to one)! It's a pain in the butt for newcomers, I'm sure. I could show you the log of attempted and successful spam registrations if you like...
RE: Roman spear copy or something else? - Renatus - 07-27-2021
I agree that you want to keep the spam out. However, I have noticed that some newcomers' first post is a query with attachments and, of course, ordinary members can't see them. I don't know if the newcomers are told why or warned that this can happen, so that they don't get discouraged.
RE: Roman spear copy or something else? - Praefectusclassis - 07-27-2021
There is a message when you're posting your first post. It's mostly up to mods and admins to ensure that it gets approved asap, of course, to reduce irritation.
RE: Roman spear copy or something else? - Crispianus - 07-27-2021
(07-27-2021, 08:48 AM)Praefectusclassis Wrote: I guess the long shank is what makes it look Roman, but a pilum shouldn't/doesn't have a leaf-shaped point as far as I know.
Anglo-Saxon type D2d/e and D3a? from "The Spearheads of the Anglo Saxon Settlements" M.J.Swanton.
Funny now I'm posting I can see the images and think it could easily be African it doesnt look Anglo Saxon left the above for reference.
RE: Roman spear copy or something else? - Arius - 05-05-2024
Yes, it definitely looks African to me. Congolese or Zulu spears in particular can certainly have that exact head shape and long iron shank. From the ruler I take it the original poster is in the Antipodes. Much more likely that one of those found its way there than a Roman one (did an ancestor serve in Victorian times, perhaps?)
- Harry
Is there a rule prohibiting resurrecting old threads? If there is, then please remove this if necessary.