The Pompeii Gladius
A later version (the Pompeii) was not waisted and had a shorter point but was effec-
tive. 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. 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
" • Wt-1 lb.
Blade-12
1
⁄
4
" long, 2
1
⁄
8
" wide,
3
⁄
16
" thick
Roman Belt
Thick leather light brown belt
is 2
1
⁄
8
" wide with a brass buckle
and antiqued brass embossed
plates. Plates are riveted most
of the way around with two
hanging rings.
S
,
M
,
L
or
XL.
#200646…$48
53
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
Medusa Statue
This stunning tabletop statue depicts Medusa with a head
of snakes and a serpent’s tail. This cold-cast resin piece
has been metalized in an antique bronze, giving it the
true look and feel of real metal. Measures 8 ¾” tall.
#804258…$45
(B)
(A)
Brown
Leather
Belt
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 buck-
les for a secure fit. S/M or L/XL
#200972…$85
