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Roman swords
ROMAN SWORDS | Roman sword and shield
The other Roman sword name is Gladius . It is a roman short sword with a double-edged steel blade. The hilt was very often a square or an octagon with an orbicular pommel and was made of wood, bronze or ivory. It was a weapon carried by the legionaries and was mainly used during the combat, thanks to the small size the pushes were made with very high accuracy. With the development of weapon, there were four primary kinds of this sword which are known as the Gladius Hispaniensis, the Mainz Gladius, the Fulham Gladius and the Pompeii Gladius. All of our products are made neatly from the finest materials which ensure durability and beautiful appearance of the product.
The origins of this sword can be traced back to the Celtic Europe. It became a compulsory part of the equipment of every legionary after the reforms developed by Gaius Marius had been applied. During a battle, this Roman sword was used mostly to cut, thrust or chop to cause as much damage as possible. It was produced of steel and carbon in diverse amounts and had a characteristic double-edged pointed blade. Its hilt was called “capullus” and it was made of ivory, bronze or wood.
Gladius sword was very effective in a close-combat warfare in the ancient times. When an enemy was stabbed with this sword in the abdominal area, he was very likely to die quickly. There is an anecdote saying that the king of Macedonia Philip V was hugely terrified at the sight of lots of people killed with the use of gladius sword. It proves how highly respected and forceful in the ancient world this Roman sword was.
Types of Gladius Swords
There are different types of blade in the Gladius sword. These are the best known:
There are different types of blade in the Gladius sword. These are the best known:
Gladius Hispaniensis (Hispanic)
It appears in the Roman republican era and is used above all in the Hispanic territory. It was the most used by tanto the infantry and the cavalry due to its great edge and long point.
Gladius Mainz
It receives the name of the German city Mainz where it appeared. Short and narrow blade in its central part. It had a very long point and was perfect for thrusts.
Gladius Pompeii (Pompeii)
It owes its name from its appearance in Pompeii (Italy). It was the most elaborate gladius, also aesthetically, with parts in bronze. The point was short and the blade was very well balanced.
Gladius
It receives the name of the English city where it appeared. There are those who think that it is a variant of the Mainz and others of the Pompeii. It's probably a variation of both.
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