Tiberius sword - Mainz Gladius
To begin with, the
Tiberius' sword is a Roman sword dating from the early 1st century, circa 16-17. Discovered in Mainz in 1848 during the construction of a railway line. In good condition, on display at the British Museum in London.
Purchased by the collector Felix Slade, who bequeathed his collection to the British Museum in 1866. However, a replica is on display at the German-Roman Central Museum in Mainz.
The name "Sword of Tiberius" was given to it because of a scene depicted on the scabbard. It shows the Roman emperor Tiberius seated on a curule chair, his left hand resting on a shield with the inscription "Felicitas Tiberi".
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Tiberius' 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
Tiberius' 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.
