Lancea

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The lancea was the Roman auxiliaries' short javelin. According to the OED, the word originally came from the Iberian Language.

[edit] See also

  • Pole weapon
  • Javelin
  • Hasta (spear)
  • Pilum
  • Verutum
  • Spiculum
  • Roman military personal equipment
Categories: Personal weapons | Ancient weapons | Throwing spears | Ancient Roman legionary equipment | Roman spears | Projectiles
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