Gladius Pompeii, semi-scherp Kammen - chirurgie en verzorging voiders and a chainmail skirt

voiders and a chainmail skirt (gousset) were often added to the arming doublet

has side walls of 2 metre and has a diameter of approx

De stalen onderdelen zijn van handgesmeed koolstofstaal

Made from sterling silver

The original dates from approx

Gladius Pompeii, semi-scherp Kammen - chirurgie en verzorging voiders and a chainmail skirtThis gladius is a replica of an original from the 1st century AD. This Roman gladius has a blade type Pompeii (named after an original excavated in the historical city of Pompeii). The grip is made of wood and bone. The grip consists of EN45 carbon steel. Gladii like this were used until the 3rd century AD and it is the most frequently occurring type of gladius.