4.] The spear of the Assyrians seems never to have been thrown, like that of the Greeks, but was only used to thrust with, as a pike.
The common sword of the Assyrians was a short straight weapon, like the sword of the Egyptians, or the _acinaces_ of the Persians.

It was worn at the left side, generally slung by a belt of its own which was passed over the right shoulder, but sometimes thrust through the girdle or (apparently) through the armor.

It had a short rounded handle, more or less ornamented [PLATE CVII..

Fig.

1], but without any cross-bar or guard, and a short blade which tapered gradually from the handle to the point.