roman hasta blade

roman hasta bladeThe word "hasta" means spear in Latin. The early Roman legionaries employed the hasta. During the republican period, the hasta was replaced on a large scale by the pilum and gladius. The cavalry and auxiliae continued to utilise the hasta. The pilum was intended for throwing from a longer distance, whilst the hasta was designed for close combat. It was therefore well suited to use against cavalry. The hasta was historically crafted from bronze or

the bag features fittings constructed from brass

dating from the 9th to the 10th century

These bracelets were originally crafted from massive gold

The trousers serve as an excellent basis for almost every outfit

It is covered with linen

and a map of the territories behind the Wall

On the British Isles

The flexible bow is covered with velour leather and has a velour-covered handle

so when employed in combat it can be pulled back and re-used

They were by then also crafted in more sober colours

Its length is 45 cm and it can easily be placed beneath the belt

The utility knife is based on different originals from the La Tène period