A Roman gladius, 2nd - 3rd century Forged iron. Slender double-edged blade widening towards the point, short tang. With bronze chape and four fittings. Length of blade 47 cm, length of tang 9 cm. Overall length 56 cm, largest blade width cm, height of the chape 5 cm. In original condition as found, the wooden remains preserved. Provenance: German private collection, 1970s. historic, historical, 20th century, ancient world, ancient world, ancient times, object, objects, stills, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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