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LJ · 28th April 2014, 11:49 AM

I'm puzzled by this spear: not even sure if it belongs in the European Armoury rather than Ethnographic Weapons forum. The length 163 cm; wooden shaft smooth, polished, slightly tapering towards each end. Socketted head; no pins through the socket. Three bands of copper inlay at the end of the socket. The socketted iron butt has a very distinctive flred flattened end.

I can see no armourer's marks, but have a suspicion (only because I can't think of anything else!) this might be for one of the British Imperial Army units - possibly Indian cavalry, or a Camel Corps ??

Any suggestions ?

28th April 2014, 11:49 AM	#1
LJ Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 93	whatisit I'm puzzled by this spear: not even sure if it belongs in the European Armoury rather than Ethnographic Weapons forum. The length 163 cm; wooden shaft smooth, polished, slightly tapering towards each end. Socketted head; no pins through the socket. Three bands of copper inlay at the end of the socket. The socketted iron butt has a very distinctive flred flattened end. I can see no armourer's marks, but have a suspicion (only because I can't think of anything else!) this might be for one of the British Imperial Army units - possibly Indian cavalry, or a Camel Corps ?? Any suggestions ? Attached Images