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The legionary of the later Roman empire generally carried a large oval shield, a large helmet much like that of the later medieval knight, and a suit of chain mail or (as in this case) scale mail. The famous pilum spear was largely abandoned for several martiobarbuli (light, short throwing spears as shown on this picture) as well as a long lance with which to hold off cavalry. |
