The
Pompeii
Gladius
The Roman Army’s approach to war-
fare was direct and pragmatic. It chose
the Gladius as its principal sidearm
because it was practical and efficient and
xcelled in any close combat situation.
later version (the Pompeii) was not
waisted and had a shorter point but
was effective. This is the sword that
conquered most of the known world.
High carbon steel. Made by
Windlass
Steelcrafts
®
.
Maple hilt. 2" wide.
#500598…$195
q
✍
Circa 37 A.D.
Overall-28"
Blade-19
1
⁄
2
" long, 2" wide,
3
⁄
16
" thick
Wt.-2 lbs. 6 oz.
Originals were excavated from the ruins of Pompeii. You can
see examples in H. Russell Robinson’s
book “What The Soldiers Wore On Hadrian’s Wall.”
Circa
100
BC
Roman
Pugio
The distinct shape
of the Pugio blade
was excellent for a
close quarters fight,
and was used through-
out the legions. A
wood hilt is paired with
a fully tempered high
carbon steel blade.
Comes complete with
a wood scabbard covered
in leather with brass parts.
Based on remains in
the British Museum. Made
by
Windlass Steelcrafts
®
.
#401392…$95
q
✍
Overall-19
1
⁄
4
"
Blade-12
1
⁄
4
" long,
2
1
⁄
8
" wide,
3
⁄
16
" thick
Wt-1 lb.
Roman
Belt
This thick leather
light brown belt is 2
1
⁄
8
"
wide and has a brass
buckle and antiqued
brass embossed
plates. Plates are
riveted most of
the way around with two hanging rings. This
belt will look good with a large range of our
swords.
S
,
M
,
L
or
XL.
#200646…$48
62
Vambraces
& Greaves
Made from heavy grade leather and
though thick, are easy and comfortable to
wear. Good for a large variety of outfits.
(A)
Vambraces-
#200852…$48
(B)
Greaves-
#200854…$68
(B)
(A)
This wide kidney belt offers great
protection in the Colosseum.
Made of an aged-dyed leather,
the belt has three adjustable
straps with antiqued brass
buckles for a secure fit. S/M or
L/XL
#200972…$85
Spartan
Soldier
Approx, 14” tall. Manufactured
of cold-cast resin, then metalized
with an antique bronze finish.
Spartan Soldier.
#804072…$57
Brown
Leather Belt
Overall-27"
Blade-20" long,
1
3
⁄
4
" wide,
5
⁄
8
" thick
Wt-
3
⁄
4
lb.
