The
pilum (plural
pila) was a heavy
javelin commonly used by the
Roman army in ancient times. It was generally about two meters long overall, consisting of an
iron shank about 7 mm in diameter and 60 cm long with pyramidal head. The iron shank may be socketed or more usually widens to a flat tang, this was secured to a wooden shaft.
Measurements
overall length 1850mm (73")
diameter pole 30mm
spike thickness 10mm
spike length 600mm (23")
shaft length 1060mm (42")
The pilum comes in two pieces that screw together to form the one pilum.
