However, there is one category of items that was excluded: military objects. In Wielbark culture graves, there are no weapons, no swords, spearheads, shields, etc. This custom makes it much more difficult to identify warriors. The taboo, however, did not apply to spurs. They clearly indicate not only a passion for horse riding, but also that the individual buried with them was a member of the military.
However, there is one category of items that was excluded: military objects. In Wielbark culture graves, there are no weapons, no swords, spearheads, shields, etc. This custom makes it much more difficult to identify warriors. The taboo, however, did not apply to spurs. They clearly indicate not only a passion for horse riding, but also that the individual buried with them was a member of the military.
