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The kopis was a slightly curved chopping sword which was a secondary weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic sword: falcata \u0026amp; Iron Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 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. 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The Romans adopted the weapon from the Greeks, with a scabbard resembling that of the Macedonians, though the grip and pommel were different. In the early Roman army, the parazonium served as a backup weapon, but from the 2nd century BC onward it became primarily a ceremonial attribute for high-ranking officers and emperors. It was often carried under the left arm and symbolized courage and rank, as seen on Trajan’s Column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eIn Roman visual culture, the parazonium frequently appears. Mars is depicted with it as a symbol of military power, Virtus as an embodiment of courage, and Roma as a symbol of the strength of the Roman Empire. 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This spatha is a great asset for collectors, with a beautiful wooden hilt that is decorated with brass rings in the grip, guard and pommel. The pommel is screwed. It is delivered including a luxurious red leather scabbard with a wooden core. The scabbard has a beautiful brass belt loop (for belts up to 5 cm wide) and brass decorations on the top and bottom. 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