roman hasta blade Werkmessen - gereedschap en touw During the Renaissance

During the Renaissance

A medieval beard bead crafted from sterling silver

which was constructed from multiple parts

welded together at the centre

The shirt has straps at the neck for fastening

roman hasta blade Werkmessen - gereedschap en touw During the RenaissanceThe word "hasta" means spear in Latin. The early Roman legionaries employed the hasta. During the republican period, the hasta was replaced on a large scale by the pilum and gladius. The cavalry and auxiliae continued to utilise the hasta. The pilum was intended for throwing from a longer distance, whilst the hasta was designed for close combat. It was therefore well suited to use against cavalry. The hasta was historically crafted from bronze or