A gladius Hispaniensis, 1st century Straight, double-edged blade with curved edges and a strong central rib. The blade made of three parts, the edges attached laterally to the central rib. Long, slightly tapered tang, the riveted pommel plate made of bronze with relief ornaments. Cleaned archaeological find. Length 51 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, blad, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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