roman 3rd century gladius ravenna HEMA zwaarden This cross-guard is made by

This cross-guard is made by Red Dragon Armouries and is meant for training waisters

A comparable Viking original has been found in the 9th century Oseberg ship

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The necklace consists of a string of pearls with in the middle the initial letter ‘B’ with 3 long pearls

It is made very realistically and really seems to be made of steel and gnarled wood

roman 3rd century gladius ravenna HEMA zwaarden This cross-guard is made byThis gladius is based on an original depicted among Roman legionaries from the 3rd century AD in Ravenna. The blade is made of high quality 1065 carbon steel with a hardness of 48 52 HRC. This gladius is supplied including a scabbard. The scabbard is made of wood and leather and has brass fittings. The scabbard has a belt loop that allows it to be worn around the shoulder.