The Roman legionary’s signature throwing javelin, roughly two metres in overall length, combining an iron shank with a wooden shaft in the classic pilum construction.
The pilum (plural pila) was the signature throwing javelin of the Roman legions, generally around two metres in overall length, combining a slender iron shank socketed or tanged into a wooden shaft. Thrown in volleys immediately before close engagement, it was designed to disrupt enemy formations and pierce and weigh down an opponent’s shield, its narrow shank bending on impact to prevent the enemy throwing it back.
Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates this square-section pattern, part of our Roman heritage range.
Use for:
- Roman legionary living history
- Museum-style display on a wall mount or stand
- Roman-themed home decor and collections
- Historical events and Roman markets
- Film and theatre productions set in the Roman Empire
- Collectors of Roman military equipment
