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The gladius was the most commonly used weapon of Roman legionaries from the 3rd century B.C. until approximately the 3rd century A.D. Different types of gladius have been found in various regions of the Roman Empire, named after the regions where they were discovered. The weapon was designed for thrusting and cutting in close combat. The successor to the gladius was the spatha, a longer type of sword.
This gladius is a replica of an original from the first century A.D., found in the Thames at Fulham (London) in 1883. The gladius is now on display at the British Museum in London. The Fulham type gladius falls between the Mainz and Pompeii types, but is considered by some historians to be a variation within the Mainz type.
This replica features a blade made of 9260 spring steel. It has a full tang construction with a screwed pommel. The grip is made of wood and the gladius comes with a brown leather scabbard with brass fittings. The scabbard also has brass rings to attach the gladius to a belt.
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