While emphasizing functionality and durability, qualities more critical to soldiery accustomed to combat rather than parade ornamentation, our Roman Helmet (AH2030) has nevertheless the distinctive good looks characteristic of the headgear of the legionaries. Made to be worn afield, the helmet features non-rust construction, adjustable padded liner, padded cheek guards and leather chin strap. The removable horsehair crest enables the helmet to be used for both foot-soldier and officer personae. A varnished wood table stand is included
MEASUREMENTS:
GAUGE: 18
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 6lb 6oz
£215.00
ID: G4101/NQ
Pugio. Roman Dagger Julius Caesar period. First C. bC.
The Roman dagger, or Pugio, was a standard weapon carried by the Roman Legions. Most were fairly plain but some examples remain that show great artistry in their decoration. This replica of a museum piece illustrates the skill of the artisan and the taste of the Roman officer who wore the original.
MEASUREMENTS:
over all length:40 cm / 16''''
£65.00
ID: G4116/L
The Roman Sword, or Gladius
The Roman Sword, or Gladius evolved from weapons captured during the Romans campaign in the Iberian peninsula. By the first century A.D., it had been refined to the form shown in this replica by Denix. The short stabbing blade, slightly waisted and abruptly pointed had shown its worth in many campaigns, and officers models were showing surprising levels of artistry in their decoration. The blades of Denix daggers and swords are cast from a metal alloy and cannot be sharpened, making them safe for display in family environments . Handle Material: engraved and embossed in simulated brass with classic Roman designs.
The Roman Sword, or Gladius evolved from weapons captured during the Romans campaign in the Iberian peninsula. By the first century A.D., it had been refined to the form shown in this replica by Denix. The short stabbing blade, slightly waisted and abruptly pointed had shown its worth in many campaigns, and officers models were showing surprising levels of artistry in their decoration. The blades of Denix daggers and swords are cast from a metal alloy and cannot be sharpened, making them safe for display in family environments . Handle Material: engraved and embossed in simulated silver with classic Roman designs.
gladiators were prisoners of war,condemned criminals, or slaves bought for the purpose of gladiatorial combat by a lanista, or owner of gladiators. Professional gladiators were free men who volunteered to participate in the games. In The Satyricon, Petronius suggested that Roman crowds preferred combat by free men over that of slaves. For example, the character of Echion is excited about games in which free men, "not a slave in the batch," will fight. Though low on the social scale, free men often found popularity and patronage of wealthy Roman citizens by becoming gladiators. The emperor Augustus sought to preserve the pietas and virtus of the knight class and Roman senate by forbidding them to participate in gladiatorial combat. Later, Caligula and Nero would order both groups to participate in the games.Though a gladiator was only required to fight two or three times a year, few survived the three to five years. The blades of Denix daggers and swords are cast from a metal alloy and cannot be sharpened, making them safe for display in family environments . Blade Material: steel finished zinc. Handle Material: wood handguard & pommel Scabbard: Leather wrapped with simulated gold engraved furniture
The main officers of the Imperial Roman guard were the Centurions, each in charge of 100 men, hence the name "century". These Centurion Generals wore adorned plumed helms that could be easily seen in battle. This full size historical handcrafted helm of 18 gauge steel is in every way as glorious as the original with its full red crest and brass accents. fully Wearable.
