Lentoid-section lead slingshot (glans) specimen group of four bullets. The sling was a popular weapon in the 1st century A.D. although it went out of fashion during the 2nd century A.D. Soldiers trained in this lethal weapon used it with great dexterity. Similar shots were used in the civil war among Pompey and Caesar and in all of Caesar's wars. The funditores of Caesar's age were part of the light infantry. Caesar speaks of his Balearic slingers during the conquest of Gaul. They wore a short tunic, with leather or rope sandals to the feet and a warm overcoat which could also have been used to store projectiles. They also used a satchel to carry very deadly lead-like stones or bullets. Size: Largest= 3.5 cm - 1 3/8 inch - Smallest= 2.9 cm - 1 1/8 inch Material: Lead, 59.5 grms, 51 grms, 39.8 grms and 32.8 grms Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century A.D. Condition: Intact Provenance: Found Roding, Essex, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK. Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.