Ancient Roman Iron Socket leaf-shaped spearhead on wooden standard, excellent condition - (0×43×240 mm)

**Artifacts that shaped human history** Approx. 200-500 AD Roman. An iron spearhead comprising a slender leaf-shaped blade and a long socket for increased control. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period both by Roman soldiers and by their Barbarian oppnents. Its large size suggests it was probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For more information on Roman weaponry in general see Bishop and Coulston 2005, “Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome. ” Condition: cleaned, anti-rust treatment and preserved. Fantastic and impressive war relic. An addition for every collection. *** The charm of memories in the objects of a past time. *** Important information; provenance: Bought In 2021 at an Antiquities dealer A. H. L. in England. Company details are known to Catawiki. Documentation is located at dealer. Former pre-2000 UK collection. - the seller guarantees that he is entitled to send this lot and the item have legally come into my possession. - the seller will ensure that the necessary permits are arranged. - the seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days. - items that originate from robery, grave robery or other illegal activities will not be offered. - items will be send within 48 hours after payment.