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Late Roman Plumbata
- AH4220
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In the late Roman period lead weighted darts called Plumbatae came into use. Also known as mattiobarbuli (little barbs of Mars), darts like this were carried five to a soldier in the hollow of the shield and were thrown as medium range projectiles. This Plumbata dart features a read painted wood shaft with leather fletchings and a weighted steel tip with black finish.
Overall Length: 19 3/4'' Heade: 6 5/8'' Retail Price: $29.95
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