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Roman sword purchase: gladius and spatha
Check out our wide range of Roman swords! The gladius is the sword of the Roman legionaries in the mighty Roman army. We have a selection of gladii from the most common archaeological types: Mainz & Pompeii. The spatha is a longer version of the gladius and was mainly used by the cavalry.
Greek swords: kopis and xiphos
We have various Greek swords such as the kopis and the xiphos. The Greek hoplites were sword-armed infantrymen and affluent citizens, associated with their polis or city-state. The kopis is the short bronze sword of the hoplites. The kopis was a slightly curved chopping sword which was a secondary weapon.
Celtic sword: falcata & Iron Age
For a wide selection of Celtic swords, you have come to the right place. Here you can find historical Celtic swords from the La Tène and Hallstatt periods. In terms of design, these swords are often decorated with spirals or with an anthropomorphic figure. The falcata is a Celtiberian sword with a curved blade.