Ceremonial xiphos Sword | Alexander the Great| Art Gladius

ALEXANDER "THE GREAT" CEREMONY SWORD BLACK/GOLD FINISH

The xiphos is a double-edged /straight-bladed sword , one-handed Iron Age straight shortsword used by the ancient Greeks. It was a secondary battlefield weapon for the Greek armies after the dory or javelin.

According to Plutarch, Alexander used his “sidearm” at the Granicus when his lance was broken, and later killed a man with his xiphos

The Alexander the Great Ceremonial Sword is based on the ancient Greek Xiphos and features a broad blade designed for slashing that was commonly seen on swords of this period. The hilt is heavily adorned with features such as lion’s head quillons and a Medusa’s head relief at the centre of the guard. The pommel is also decorated with reliefs of charioteers and hoplites in gold and sits above leather wrapped grip. The blade is crafted from stainless steel and features a deep fuller running along its centre. This sword has a blunt blade and is designed for display only.

Art- Gladius seek to honour this great commander by recreating his majestic sword. Based on historical research and data compiled over the past eight centuries, this sword reflects the Greek Persian influence with a stylized double edged blade and richly decorated golden hilt featuring some of his famous victories a magnificent collectors piece from Art- Gladius

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FEATURES:

Overall Length: 133.5cm
Blade Length: 104cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Guard Width: 26.5cm
Weight: 2396g
Material: Steel Blade, Wooden Grip, Brass Guard & Pommel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: N/A

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.