A Roman Gladius Hispaniensis, Early Empire, 1st century Sturdy double-edged blade with a leaf-shaped point. Oval, iron disk-shaped guard. Tang with three preserved iron grip roundels. Slightly domed iron grip cap. Cleaned archaeological find. Length 59 cm. historic, historical, ancient world, ancient world, ancient times, object, objects, stills, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, weapons, arms,

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