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The gladius was the most important weapon of Roman legionaries from the 3rd century B.C. until approximately the 3rd century A.D. Throughout the entire former Roman Empire, gladii have been found that are divided into types, these types are named after the region where most of this type were found. 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 not a replica of a specific original, but has characteristics of various gladii from the first century A.D. of the Fulham or Fulham-Mainz type with a long straight blade and long sharp tapered point. The fittings on the scabbard, however, are based on a historic original, namely on remains of a scabbard found in the shipwreck of Porto Novo from the 1st century A.D., near Porto Vecchio in Corsica. The scabbard is also classified as a Fulham-Mainz transition type because of its shape and size.
This gladius has a blade made of 9260 spring steel. It has a full tang construction with a screwed pommel. The grip is made of bone and wood and the gladius is supplied including a brown leather scabbard with extensive replica brass fittings. The scabbard also has brass rings to attach the gladius to a belt.
