02-02-2001, 08:48 PM
Salve,<br>
<br>
Several types of Roman military functions had special spears as a mark of their position. These were usually a type of lancea. There were two distinct kinds, one a light javelin, the other a spear with decorated head of Celtic origin used as a badge of office by the beneficiarii and the speculatores. The former type is better known, but the lancea speculatoria is illustrated on one of their grave stones. Like the Benefiziarlanze resembles the lankia in the description of Diodorus of Celtic spears with decorated or flaming (ie shaped like the blade of an Indonesian kris dagger) spear heads. Some examples had side pendants and grips akin to standards, others have a more practical look.<br>
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Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
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Several types of Roman military functions had special spears as a mark of their position. These were usually a type of lancea. There were two distinct kinds, one a light javelin, the other a spear with decorated head of Celtic origin used as a badge of office by the beneficiarii and the speculatores. The former type is better known, but the lancea speculatoria is illustrated on one of their grave stones. Like the Benefiziarlanze resembles the lankia in the description of Diodorus of Celtic spears with decorated or flaming (ie shaped like the blade of an Indonesian kris dagger) spear heads. Some examples had side pendants and grips akin to standards, others have a more practical look.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
