Gladius Sword is 26 3/4" overall. 19/ 12" unsharpened mirror polished steel blade. Black finish metal handle with guard and pommel.
This style of sword is known as a gladius hispaniensis and dates from at least the early part of the first century BC. It was essentially a thrusting sword capable of rupturing mail.
This sword is an accurate reproduction of a first century AD Roman sword. This decorative Roman Sword (517) has a stainless steel blade with a bronze hilt. It is crafted by Swords from Toledo Spain. OVERALL: 28"
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