Gladius Marius, Pompeii, semi-scherp Viking bijl The British Household Cavalry consists

The British Household Cavalry consists of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals

It measures 4 x 3 cm

It is equipped with a protective basket

Gnezdovo was a central trading point and Vikings from all over the Baltic Sea region

the Celtic aristocracy often used richly decorated swords

Gladius Marius, Pompeii, semi-scherp Viking bijl The British Household Cavalry consistsThis gladius is a replica of a gladius Pompeii type. Swords like these were used by the legions of imperial Rome. This gladius is 73 cm long, with a blade of 49 cm long and 5,5 cm wide. The hilt is made of wood and bone. The sword comes with a wooden scabbard, covered with leather and decorated with brass ornaments. Weight 1,3 kg.