fulham gladius 1st century ad

fulham gladius 1st century adThe gladius was the most frequently used weapon of Roman legionaries from the 3rd century BC until approximately the 3rd century AD. Different types of gladii have been found across several regions of the Roman Empire, named after the region in which they were found. The weapon has been designed for stabbing and slashing in close combat. The successor to the gladius was the spatha, a longer type of sword. This gladius is a replica of an original from

it features a beautiful border decorated with leather lacing

Particularly in England

The set has been designed for easy cleaning after use

The name is derived from the Scottish original

Hand-and-a-half swords such as this are depicted in combat books by Hans Talhoffer

when it became very popular

two flaps are fitted to ensure items do not fall out during an intensive LARP

The pair of chausses is crafted from 1

2 metres high

Constructed from three layers of fluffed cotton canvas with a soft cotton inner lining and a wool mix exterior

It also appears frequently used on account of the missing chips

Wenden (Slavs)