Gaesum
| Gaesum | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Weapon type: | spear |
| Use: | Weapon of war |
| Creation time: | approx. 600 BC Chr. |
| Working time: | approx. 600 BC Chr. - 100 AD |
| Region of origin / author: |
Gaul , Macedonians |
| Distribution: | Roman Empire |
| Overall length: | approx. 200 cm |
| Blade length: | approx. 70 cm |
| Handle: | Wood, leather, metal |
| Lists on the subject | |
The Gaesum , also Gaisom, was a heavy spear of Gallic or Macedonian origin.
Description and use
This spear consisted of a 130 cm long wooden shaft on which a long iron tip of about 70 cm was placed. This iron point was supposed to prevent the enemy from chopping off the spear with a sword. The broad blade itself was about 20 cm long. Because of these circumstances, the Gaesum was very difficult. It is similar to the use of Celtiberians soliferrum and had similar features. This spear was used for both throwing and stabbing in close combat.
history
The weapon came from Gaul, but was also used early on by Macedonians. Especially in the Alps, the Gaesum was used frequently. These spears were used effectively in attacks by the Celts on Greek settlement areas and also in battles within the Celtic Kingdom of Galatia . About the Celtic peoples of the Raetia province , who lived around 15 BC. Came to the Roman Empire, this spear then also came to the Roman Empire via auxiliary troops . The weapon disappeared from the battlefield around 100 AD.
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literature
- Peter Connolly : The Roman Army , Tessloff-Verlag, ISBN 3-7886-0180-9