Most Celts scorned the use of armour and before about 300 B.C. preferring to fight naked. Some Celtic tribes still fought naked at the battle of Telamon in 225 B.C. The Celts were renowned as swords-men but also used javelins and spears. Their only protection was a large shield, which was usually oval. Dionysus tells us that in battle the Celts whirled their swords above their heads, slashing the air from side to side, and then struck downwards at their enemies as if chopping wood. It was this use of the sword that so terrified their enemies. The Celts did not fight in a rabble as is so often supposed. They were organized in companies. This can be proved by their use of standards. We are regularly adding to our collection of Celtic Weapons so return soon for regular updates.