Jack Loomes

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Blade of a sword coming from near Sisak (Croatia).



80.5 cm total length of the specimen (68 cm blade, plus the handle 12.5).



On the blade you can see the schematic representation of a warrior (Mars?) and an enemy to the ground, in the center of the blade four channels.



Dating from the mid-third century A.D.



Source: Blade of a sword coming from near Sisak (Croatia).80.5 cm total length of the specimen (68 cm blade, plus the handle 12.5).On the blade you can see the schematic representation of a warrior (Mars?) and an enemy to the ground, in the center of the blade four channels.Dating from the mid-third century A.D.Source: www.roma-victrix.com/armamentarium/pvgiones_spathae.htm