A Century Officers Sword

The Roman Centurion was a position of respect and distinction for a great warrior. Centurions were professional soldiers in command of unit called a century that was made up of 80 legionnaires. Some of the greatest Centurions could earn the command of a Cohort which was comprised of 6 centuries equalling 480 soldiers or even find themselves in higher ranking positions in the legion. These leaders bridged the gap between commissioned officers and enlisted legionnaires. When at war they would always position themselves on the front line with the common soldier, fearlessly leading them into battle.

A Tough Sword for Tough Men

This Roman Centurion Gladius was built as a tribute to these fearless fighting men. The blade is hand forged from a 1085 high carbon steel with a diamond cross-section. This raised the centre of the blade so that it was thicker than the edges. This gives the sword the ability to deliver a very powerful thrust while retaining the ability to deliver equally powerful slashes. Made from wood and metal fittings like the originals all of the metal parts have been hand finished giving them a beautiful antiqued patina. The gladius comes with a wood scabbard wrapped in an oxblood leather and antiqued metal highlights embossed in a roman pattern motif. The sheath is also fitted with a baldric ready to wear if attending a roman re-enactment, fair or event.

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Roman Centurion Gladius - The Roman Centurion Gladius by Windlass is a beautiful hand forged tribute to the Roman Centurion. Sword Baldirc - This sword comes with a baldric already attached to the scabbard Scabbard Tip - The scabbard tip is finished with a button complimentary to the one on the pommel Scabbard Detail - A lot of detail has gone into the scabbard of the Centurion gladius Roman Scabbard Detail - Antiqued embossed scabbard work on the Centurion Sword Gladius Tip - The large thrusting tip on the roman centurion gladius Gladius Blade - The gladius blade has a diamond cross-section making it thicker in the middle Gladius Hilt - the pommel, grip and guard from a roman gladius Roman Guard - The short guard on a Roman Centurion Gladius Wood Grip - Hand carved and fluted wooden grip Gladius Pommel - The pommel and pommel button on the centurion gladius 4 - 3 - 2 -