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80 cm Roman Gladius with Medallion Scabbard
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SKU: ESP-018The gladius was the short sword carried by Roman legionaries as their primary weapon in close combat, designed mainly for thrusting at close range in close formation alongside the shield (scutum). It was worn hanging from the side, secured by the rings of the scabbard, like those reproduced on this piece.
This sword is a decorative interpretation of the gladius, not a replica of a specific archaeological example. Its embossed fittings and the circular medallion in the centre of the scabbard evoke the Roman custom of decorating military equipment with symbols and emblems.
Identification
- Type of piece
- Decorative Roman gladius, inspired by the legionary short sword of Ancient Rome
- Model
- 80 cm Roman Gladius with Medallion Scabbard
- Historical period depicted
- Ancient Rome, imperial era (approx. 1st century BC - 3rd century AD)
Blade
- Steel type
- Polished steel
- Overall length
- 80 cm
- Blade length
- 65 cm approx.
- Blade type
- Straight, double-edged, with a central rib and narrowing towards an elongated point
- Blade finish
- High polish
- Edge condition
- Unsharpened / decorative
Grip and guard
- Guard type (crossguard)
- Hemispherical metal guard with relief decoration
- Guard material
- Metal with an antique silver finish
- Grip
- Black, with metal rings in an antique silver finish
- Pommel
- Rounded metal pommel with relief decoration, antique silver finish
- Handle length
- Approx. 15 cm (complete hilt, with guard and pommel)
Scabbard
- Scabbard material
- Dark-coloured scabbard with metal fittings
- Scabbard fittings
- Circular medallion in relief in the centre of the scabbard, upper band with suspension rings and decorated chape, in metal with an antique silver finish
General information
- Sword type
- Decorative Roman gladius
- Recommended use
- Collecting and decoration; unsharpened
This sword features a straight, double-edged blade of polished steel with a central ridge and a slight taper to an elongated point. The guard and pommel are made of metal with embossed decoration and an antique silver finish, while the black hilt is reinforced with rings of the same metal. Historical gladii typically had these fittings made of wood or bone, so this finish is a stylised interpretation intended for a decorative piece. The dark-coloured scabbard is adorned with a relief medallion, a ringed band, and a matching chape.
- Decorative Roman gladius, inspired by the short sword of the infantry of Ancient Rome.
- Polished steel blade with a central rib, without a real edge.
- Metal guard and pommel with relief decoration and antique silver finish; black handle with metal rings.
- Dark scabbard with medallion in relief, suspension rings and decorated chape.
- Total length of 80 cm.
- Ideal for collectors and Roman history enthusiasts.
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