#roman sword

[alien-love]

Here’s Gladius! And authentic ancient Roman sword! (He/him). He’s a bit old (a little over 2,000 years) so he’s rusting a bit

[blueiscoool]

A ROMAN IRON SPATHA CIRCA 100-300 A.D.

The Roman spatha was a long, straight sword used by the Roman Empire from the 1st to 6th centuries AD: Length: 20–40 in (0.5–1 m). Handle length: 7–8 in (18–20 cm). Use: In war and gladiatorial fights.

The spatha was a heavy infantry weapon that replaced the gladius, which became a light infantry weapon. The spatha was adopted from Germanic tribes, such as the Celts and Gauls, and was likely a hybrid of Celtic and Roman design. The spatha was often depicted in ancient art, and was used by higher-ranking soldiers.

The spatha was effective against lighter armored enemies, and its longer reach gave infantry more room to thrust. Cavalry soldiers also used the spatha because they could reach down from horseback.

The spatha design remained in use for centuries, even after the end of the Roman Empire. Swords from the 7th to 10th centuries, like Viking swords, are recognizable derivatives of the spatha.

[thesilicontribesman]

Replica Roman Blade And Scabbard, Trimontium Museum, Melrose

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Replica Roman Blade And Scabbard, Trimontium Museum, Melrose

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Replica 6th Century Sword and Decorated Leather Sheath (likely derived from a Roman spatha, a close quarter stabbing sword), Moffat Museum, Scotland

[pabloknives]

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Wooden Toy Swords for children, Vindolanda Roman Fort, Northumberland, 29.4.18.

There is something inherently symbolic about children running around Vindolanda Roman Fort with toy swords whilst Roman soldiers guard the frontier of the Empire. These two wooden swords were found at Vindolanda thanks to the unusual conditions of the soil which allow for the preservation of more delicate materials.

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Roman Soldier Inspired Public Art created by students, The Great North Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 24.3.18.

Striking metal textured public art in the museum to accompany Roman exhibits from the region.