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Pilum

The pilum was a javelin commonly used by the Roman army in ancient times. It was generally about 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) long overall, consisting of an iron shank about 7 millimetres (0.28 in) in diameter and 60 centimetres (24 in) long with a pyramidal head. The shank was joined to the wooden shaft by either a socket or a flat tang.

Images for kids

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    Legionaries carrying pila, as depicted on the Tropaeum Traiani

  • Pilum lg

    Reconstruction of a post-Marian pilum

  • RV Antoniniano Carinus - transparent background

    A Roman coin showing an antoninianus of Carinus holding pilum and globe

  • Pilum

    Close-up of re-enactment pila

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Pilum para niños

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