Alternatively , a couple of short javelins ( lanceae ) .
In addition to his thrusting - spear , a late foot soldier might also carry a throwing - spear ( verutum ) or a spiculum , a kind of heavy , long pilum , similar to an angon .
A couple of short javelins ( lanceae ) .
In addition to his thrusting - spear , a late foot soldier might also carry a throwing - spear ( verutum ) or a spiculum , a kind of heavy , long pilum , similar to an angon .