Celtic Spearhead From The La Tène Period, Approx. 51 Cm.

Gift Celtic Spearhead from the La Tène Period, Approx. 51 cm.

Celtic spearhead from the La Tène period, approx. 51 cm

As historical finds from the La Tène period demonstrate, the spear was, along with the sword, the Celts' weapon of choice. In the 19th century, around 2,500 objects were discovered at the La Tène site on Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, one of the most famous sites for its La Tène artifacts, including numerous well-preserved spearheads. This site also gave its name to the younger pre-Roman Iron Age, which lasted from approximately 480 to 15 BC. The original finds can now be found in museums around the world.

The spearhead offered here was inspired by these original finds from the La Tène period. Its special feature is the wave-shaped spearhead, which tapers continuously toward the tip. Two holes allow it to be mounted on a wooden handle of your choice to create your own Celtic spear. Delivery is without a shaft or mounting hardware.

Please note that this spearhead was designed primarily as a collector's item, decorative object or accessory and is not suitable for exhibition combat!

Details:

- Material: carbon steel

- Total length (including nozzle): approx. 51 cm.
- Blade length: approx. 36 cm

- Maximum blade width: approx. 7.5 cm.
- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm

- Axle support length (eyelet): approx. 15 cm

- Inner diameter of axle support: approx. 3.1 cm

- Weight: approx. 565 g

The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.

The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend regularly treating the spearhead, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.

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