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Early Period Swords

Ancient swords can be date back to several millennium BC. However, the best know cultures to use swords as a close combat weapon were the Egyptian, Greek, Celtic and Roman The Egyptians did not use swords as their primary weapon. They preferred spears, axes and clubs. Most of the swords used in Egypt were long daggers or very short swords with the...

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Roman Dagger

Replica of a 1st century BC Roman dagger. The Roman dagger, or Pugio, was a standard weapon carried by the Roman Legions. Most were fairly plain but some examples remain that show great artistry in their decoration. This replica by Denix of a museum piece illustrates the skill of the artisan and the taste of the Roman officer who wore the original....

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Alexander the Great Sword by Marto

Alexander the Great was the King of Macedonia from 336 - 323 BC. He was less than 20 years old when he ascended the throne. In a series of great battles he defeated Greece`s old enemy, Achaemenid Persia. This gold finished sword honors one of the ancient world`s greatest warrior kings. This type of sword is commonly called a hoplite sword, named af...

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Roman Dagger (sheath)

replica of a 1st century BC Roman dagger. Roman dagger is a perfect accessory for any of our Roman or Egyptian costumes. Roman Dager plastic knife, gold handle with jeweled accent sheath with Roman design easily attaches to your belt approximately 18" long...

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Roman Sword

This style of sword is known as a gladius hispaniensis and dates from at least the early part of the first century BC. It was essentially a thrusting sword capable of rupturing mail. This sword is an accurate reproduction of a first century AD Roman sword. [Early Period Swords]...

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Roma Sword

The Roma Sword is an attractive display piece. Although the name would indicate a sword of Roman origin, this weapon is actually patterned after Greek weapons of the 5th and 6th centuries BC. [Early Period Swords]...

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Viking Sword

Medieval Sword Resource: Viking/Flemish. Dating from around 700 AD. The Vikings admired the sword above all other weapons and the settling of personal feuds by sword-fight is well documented. [Early Period Swords]...

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Roma Sword (Hilt)

The Roma Sword is an attractive display piece. Although the name would indicate a sword of Roman origin, this weapon is actually patterned after Greek weapons of the 5th and 6th centuries BC. [Early Period Swords]...

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Anthropomorphic Celtic Sword

The Anthropomorphic Celtic Sword (084-PP) is a first century B.C. design that features a hilt in human shape. The guard and pommel are brass while the grip is wood. The blade is of high-carbon spring steel. [Early Period Swords from Iberia]...

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Nebuchadnezzar Sword

Nebuchadnezzar was the King of Babylon from 605-562 BC. By recovering long-lost provinces, he once again made Babylon a mighty nation. Nebuchadnezzar is also known for his conquest of Jerusalem and for the building of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Nebuchadnezzar Sword commemorates one of history's grea...

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