Gladius Roman legionary sword.
To begin with, the
Gladius legionnaires' swordRoman sword used to designate a short sword, the weapon of Roman legionaries. Tiberius sword
Unfortunately, little or nothing is known about the development of the Gladius during the last four centuries before the Christian era.
Roman swords found in archaeological finds only date from the 1st century BC. The only thing that confirms their kinship with the Roman Gladius is the fact that they have exactly the same type of scabbard. Since the Romans kept the four attachment rings.
Named by modern historians after the Roman city of Pompeii, this Gladius was by far the most popular. Four examples of the sword type have been found at Pompeii.
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In conclusion, you can use this
Gladius legionnaires' sword for your historical re-enactments or themed evenings. But above all, it's a collector's item and a decoration.
How to maintain the blade of your antique sword?
Collector's and decorative swords are made and assembled in a simplified way. As their use is decorative, they lack the safety features required of a Japanese sword intended for training.
However, your
Gladius legionnaires' sword to a steel blade that needs to be cared for to avoid damage over time. In fact, when you display your katana, your friends will be curious to see the blade and touch it. This is where you need to be careful, as the acidity of your fingers is very harmful to steel, whatever its quality.
However, if this happens, don't panic, just use a cloth dampened with a little oil and wipe off any fingerprints. If you do this, your sword will last a very long time.