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ROMAN SWORD, 1ST CENTURY BC
Gladius is the Roman term for a sword. Today it is applied to the typical Ancient Roman sword used by the legions. It was about half a metre long and had a straight, wide, double-edged blade.
The word gladiator is derived from gladius.
Roman gladius were adapted from the short swords used by Celtiberian mercenaries (gladius hispaniensis) in the service of Hannibal during the Punic Wars. These were of the type known as Iberian falcatas or Celtiberian "antenna" swords; very practical for initiative attacks, since being short and light, an attack could be launched very quickly, especially thrusts, for which they had a long point, although they could also be used for slashing, since they were double-edged. The original Spanish swords were measured for each person and made of high-quality iron, which was treated in a special way, resulting in high-quality weapons. The end of the use of this effective weapon, considered the best sword that has ever existed from a practical and strategic point of view, and the one that caused the most deaths in antiquity, was marked by the Middle Empire. The gladius was an improvement on the falcata due to the change in metal, which made it lighter. The gladius was designed for quick thrusting attacks. This was very practical, as the Roman legionary carrying the sword would take cover behind a scutum; once the enemy landed a useless blow on the Roman's shield or armour, or was about to do so, the Roman would launch a quick thrust with his agile gladius, stabbing and killing the opponent. The gladius was replaced by the spatha, copied from the Germanic barbarians.
Measurements: 73 cm
Weight: 1,985 g
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