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Freddy · 16th September 2007, 10:50 AM

Tim is quite right. This spear is complete. It's a thrusting spear used to pierce the wicker shield of the opponent. That's why the spearblade is so long.

Judging from the patina on the handle it's an old piece. Good find !

16th September 2007, 10:50 AM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Tim is quite right. This spear is complete. It's a thrusting spear used to pierce the wicker shield of the opponent. That's why the spearblade is so long. Judging from the patina on the handle it's an old piece. Good find !