Gladius Found at the Site of the Battle of Pharsalus 48 B.C.
Jul 6, 2013 12:52:22 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Jul 6, 2013 12:52:22 GMT
Dating from the mid-first century BC this sword length 58 cm (44 cm blade, blade width min-max 31-35 mm); preserved with part of a bone handle, carved with a female figure. Found at the site of the Battle of Pharsalus, 48 BC.
Source: www.roma-victrix.com/armamentarium/pvgiones_gladii_hispaniensis.htm
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