La Tène Celtic Spearhead, approx. 51 cm

La Tène Celtic Spearhead, approx. 51 cm

As historical finds from the La Tène period show, the spear was the Celts’ weapon of choice alongside the sword. In the 19th century, around 2500 objects including many well-preserved spearheads were discovered at the La-Tène site on Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, one of the best-known archaeological sites for artefacts from the La Tène culture. The Early Iron Age, which covers the period from around 480 to 15 BC, was also named after this very site. The archaeological finds are now on display in museums all over the world.

The spearhead offered here was inspired by those original finds from the La Tène period. A distinctive feature is its wave-shaped blade that tapers gradually toward the tip. It comes with two pre-drilled holes that allow it to be secured onto the wooden staff of your choice to create your own Celtic spear. The haft and additional mounting hardware are not included in the delivery.

Please note that this spearhead is primarily designed as a collectible, decoration piece or prop and by no means suited for combat re-enactment!

Details:
- Material: high carbon steel
- Overall length (incl. socket): approx. 51 cm
- Blade length: approx. 36 cm
- Max. blade width: approx. 7.5 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm
- Length of socket: approx. 15 cm
- Inner diameter of socket: approx. 3.1 cm
- Weight: approx. 565 g

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

The steel used here is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you to maintain the spearhead on a regular basis, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideally suited for steel care.

Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We´ll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.