Circa 100-300 AD. A Roman socketed leaf-shaped iron spearhead; raised central ridge and integral hollow handle. Lateral holes and ribs at base for attachment to shaft. For similar see Museum of Wales, accession number: 6/2/1932. The army of ancient Rome (800 BC – AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman’s main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons. Size: L:223mm / W:33mm ; 138g. Provenance: Private UK collection, by descent from the vendor's father, who formed his collection in the 1970s-1980s.