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Switching out the Sagum (large rectangular cloak) for the Paenula (hooded semi-circular cloak) for a chilly day on watch.
Britannia ; 1st Century AD. Photo by Sherri Burch. Pilum practice.
It has been theorized that the Pilum's primary purpose was to be thrown and to punch through - and ultimately disarm - an enemy combatant of their shield, or to deliberately soften enemy formations via inflicting casualties before engaging in close combat with edged weapons. As such, being able to learn how to accurately hit a moving target with the Pilum would be an important skill that nearly every Roman Legionary would need to perfect. Britannia ; 1st Century AD. Photo by Sherri Burch. |
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