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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TanisFrey" data-source="post: 5452462" data-attributes="member: 26948">Greek Phalanx formations were used spears this long and longer.  The first  ranks used shields and short spear or short swords.  The second rank used ~10 ft spears and sometimes shields.  The third rank used the long 12-15 ft spears and the fourth rank used the very long pikes that were 15~18 ft long.  The third and fourth ranks used special slings to help control the spears.  Then someone approached these formations they would face 12 spears able to poke them at once.  They tended to push each other all over the place until one of the opposing Phalanx broke down its formation.These special slings are still used sometimes today.  Ever seen a troop formation that is carrying a flag?  The flag carries are using a flag holder.  This device is a cup on a long strap.  You place the strap over the shoulder on the opposite side of the side you are carrying the flag.  The cup is on your hip and you place the end of the flag into it.  This allows you transfer the weight of the flag to your shoulder instead of you arms.  You can march longer this way and not tire you arms out.  You also have greater control over the flag and can dip it when protocol or overhead wires calls for it.The Greeks invented this item for the long pikes that they used in ancient times to carry and control the pikes that were greater than 10 ft long.  I can see someone using this holster with a longspear to free up a hand for a shield.</blockquote>

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