Long metal spear, probably iron. The flat head of the spear lies perpendicular to a cylindrical shaft. The shaft has a worn ribbed effect along its length, with four barbs near the head of the weapon, two directly under the head. There is a circular disc at the bottom third of the shaft, presumably for holding and grip, and the shaft flares to a flat metal piece below this disc. There is also a tube of rubber in the centre of the shaft, presumably for holding the object.
fighting
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