Roman Xanten Gladius with Scabbard, 3rd c.

Roman Xanten Gladius with Scabbard, 3rd c.

SKU: VM003576

GTIN: 4250673468065

Category: Arsenal

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Delivery time: 19 - 20 days* (Other countries)

139,99 €

incl. 19% VAT , plus

Description

Roman Xanten gladius, 3rd century AD.

The gladius was the standard weapon of Rome's legionaries between the 3rd century BC and the 3rd century AD. Over the centuries it was used in many different variations. It was designed for stabbing in combat, but also served as an extremely effective and feared cutting weapon.

This gladius is made of a blade of EN45 spring steel, the edges of which are not sharpened. The blade tang goes through to the hilt, where it is screwed on by means of threaded brass nuts. The handle is made of bone, the guard and pommel of wood.

The matching scabbard for this Roman gladius is made of wood and leather and is decorated with brass fittings. The scabbard is based on historical models of the gladius type Pompeii. Carrying rings made of cast brass allow the wearer to carry his gladius like a real Roman.

Details:
- Material: blade of spring steel EN45 (carbon steel, not stainless), handle of bone, guard and pommel of wood, fastening nut and hand guard inlay of brass.
- Total length: approx. 69 cm
- Blade length: approx. 49 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4.6 mm / 3.7 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)
- Handle length: approx. 20 cm (handle section approx. 9.5 cm)
- Max. Blade width: approx. 5 cm
- Centre of gravity: approx. 9 cm in front of the guard
- Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover and brass fittings
- Weight without scabbard: approx. 0.6 kg
- Weight with scabbard: approx. 1 kg

Scope of delivery: 1x Roman gladius incl. sword scabbard