Replica Gladius and Scabbard

Object/Artifact

-

Trimontium Museum

Name/Title

Replica Gladius and Scabbard

Entry/Object ID

R.2023.10

Description

Replica gladius (sword) and scabbard

Use

Swords were used during battles to cut down the soldiers opponent. Swords could be used for both defense and offensive purposes.

Collection

Trimontium Trust

Category

Sword
Replica

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Europe

Culture/Tribe

Roman

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Gladius

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sword

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Getty AAT

Concept

swords, gladii

Dimensions

Width

90 mm

Depth

80 mm

Length

680 mm

Width

150 mm

Depth

20 mm

Length

540 mm

Material

Metal, Leather

Color

Red, Gold, Silver

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibition

Permanent Exhibition