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Maximus Gladius
14-day Returns
2-5 Day Delivery
150,000+ Community
The Roman Gladius was the primary weapon of the Roman Legionary and was used in conjunction with the 'Scutum' (shield) and 'Pilum' (spear). Its design was strongly influenced by the swords used by the Iberian (Spanish) Celts. It was predominantly designed as a thrusting weapon and was in use in one form or another from the 4th Century BC to the 3rd Century AD. The Pompeii Gladius takes its name from the archaeological site in Italy where, during excavations, 4 such swords were found. The swords are dated to before 79AD - the year that Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash. The Pompeii Gladius, along with the earlier Mainz Pattern Gladius, would have been issued to the garrison at Hadrian’s Wall. Examples can be seen in H. Russell Robinson’s book "What The Soldiers Wore On Hadrians Wall'".
Approximate specifications are as follows:
Edge: Blunt
Length: 71cm
Blade length: 49cm
Blade width: 6cm
Weight: 1.8kg
Due to the nature of the steel, it is not moisture resistant. Please oil regularly to keep in top condition.
You must be over 18 to buy this product.
Shipping is calculated at checkout depending on the size and weight of the parcel. There is a surcharge of £2.50 for any products that are classed as for 18+, this includes sharp items and alcohol as your ID will be checked upon delivery in compliance with UK law. There is a £10 surcharge for any orders over a 60cm in length going to Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands due to the high cost of posting these items.
Shipping to Europe and ROW
Shipping is calculated at checkout for Europe and The Rest of the World based on the order box size and weight.
Our policy lasts 14 days. Just contact us within 14 days of receiving your item to arrange the return of the item
We recommend purchasing our Renaissance Wax, a specially formulated steel protection and restoration wax used by the royal armouries!
Picking and packing usually takes 2-5 business days (Monday - Friday) for UK-based customers.
Yes, safety is our top priority. However, like any weapon, they should be handled with care.
We accept card payments with Visa, MasterCard, Paypal, and many more. You can also choose flexible payments with Klarna on the final step of our checkout.
Shipping is calculated at checkout depending on the size and weight of the parcel. There is a surcharge of £2.50 for any products that are classed as for 18+, this includes sharp items and alcohol as your ID will be checked upon delivery in compliance with UK law. There is a £10 surcharge for any orders over 60cm in length going to Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands due to the high cost of posting these items.
The Roman Gladius was the primary weapon of the Roman Legionary and was used in conjunction with the 'Scutum' (shield) and 'Pilum' (spear). Its design was strongly influenced by the swords used by the Iberian (Spanish) Celts. It was predominantly designed as a thrusting weapon and was in use in one form or another from the 4th Century BC to the 3rd Century AD. The Pompeii Gladius takes its name from the archaeological site in Italy where, during excavations, 4 such swords were found. The swords are dated to before 79AD - the year that Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash. The Pompeii Gladius, along with the earlier Mainz Pattern Gladius, would have been issued to the garrison at Hadrian’s Wall. Examples can be seen in H. Russell Robinson’s book "What The Soldiers Wore On Hadrians Wall'".
Approximate specifications are as follows:
Edge: Blunt
Length: 71cm
Blade length: 49cm
Blade width: 6cm
Weight: 1.8kg
Due to the nature of the steel, it is not moisture resistant. Please oil regularly to keep in top condition.
You must be over 18 to buy this product.
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“Top quality as always. Feels good in the hand, heavier than I expected. Easy to keep track of delivery with regular updates. Have just ordered a mystery box, if all contents are as good as the rail spike sword, I will be one happy man. I have recommended you guys to friends an family. Keep up the good work.”
“The quality is outstanding. The service and ship time (UK to Canada) same!! Raven Forge obviously love what they do and take great pride in their workmanship, can't say enough good things :-) Will definitely buy again.”
“Safe to say my partner loved his birthday gift! I made breakfast pizza especially so he could use it asap! He’s started his raven forge collection now and is itching to keep adding to it! Such amazing customer service and lovely staff that couldn’t do more to help me with my many emails 😂 Thankyou so much guys!”
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