spqr gladius

spqr gladiusThe gladius is a replica of a gladius Mainz type. Swords of this kind were employed from the 1st century BC to the 2nd century AD. The original is nowadays part of the collection of the British Museum in London. The sword is 74 cm long, with a blade of 53 cm. The hilt is constructed from bone and wood. The sword weighs 1. 4 kg and comes with a scabbard crafted from iron and brass. The scabbard is decorated with Roman symbols.

they are well-suited to Viking and medieval characters

The trousers are comfortable and suitable for all weather conditions

It is therefore unsurprising that horses were integrated early on into the spiritual world of our ancestors

The trousers are an excellent basis for almost every outfit

Its light draw weight renders it safe enough for LARP and re-enactment battles

yet may also be worn on its own on warm days

50 cm blade

Such armour was worn in the 16th and early 17th centuries

The hauberk is particularly well-suited to experimental archaeology

just as authentic classical and medieval originals were made

The design is based on a historical period during which pieces of fabric were added between the centre part of the tunic and the sleeves

The original sword had the inscription +ULFBERH+T engraved on the blade — the mark of the renowned Frankish sword maker