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Revision as of 02:34, 22 July 2010
The Lancea is a throwing and thrusting spear. It was the Mid-Range weapon of the
Celt.
Description
The Lancea is a 9-foot ash pole mounted with a 14-inch spearhead. The spearhead was often twisted or serrated so as to cause more trauma when it entered the body.
Uses
The Celtic lancea was used both as a thrusting weapon and as a throwing spear. Its great size and serrated head made it highly effective in battle, capable of piercing light armor that the Celts commonly saw on the battlefield.