Gladius Marius, Pompeii, semi-scherp Viking bijl It measures 4 x 3

It measures 4 x 3 cm

It is equipped with a protective basket

Gnezdovo was a central trading point and Vikings from all over the Baltic Sea region

This barbute is made after a beautiful original from 1465

Maar ze worden ook teruggevonden in Anglo-Saksische en Lombardische graven

Gladius Marius, Pompeii, semi-scherp Viking bijl It measures 4 x 3This gladius is a replica of a gladius Pompeii type. Swords like these were used by the legions of imperial Rome. This gladius is 73 cm long, with a blade of 49 cm long and 5,5 cm wide. The hilt is made of wood and bone. The sword comes with a wooden scabbard, covered with leather and decorated with brass ornaments. Weight 1,3 kg.