Spearhead

This iron spearhead was found at the site of the Roman fort at Mumrills in Stirlingshire. It probably formed part of the equipment of a member of the auxiliary infantry. The spear was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The spearhead has a slit socket, which is imperfect. The tip has been restored.

There were two classes of Roman soldiers: the elite legionary and the ordinary auxiliary, each with its own equipment. Every soldier, infantry and cavalry, was fully equipped. Military equipment was mass produced.

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