Roman Pompeii Gladius - Photo Gallery

Roman Gladius Pompeii

Brass Chape on the Gladius Scabbard

Brass Locket with rings for a Roman Baldric

The blade has a full tang that extends through the hilt and secured with a pommel button.

The Pompeii Gladius has an ash and maple handle

Wooden guard on the Pompeii Gladius

Thick steel bolster between the guard and blade

Nicely crafted wooden gladius hilt

Roman Pompeii Gladius Sword from the Pompeii Ruins

The original Roman gladius were excavated from the ruins of Pompeii