03-20-2012, 07:10 PM
Quote:The Mainz Gladius was almost for sure used by Caesar's legions in Gaul through the second quarter of the First Century AD.
Matt, honest question, do you know of any sources supporting this use in the Gallic wars? I've always thought it was a bit more supposition on the part of some, but then again, I'm no expert.
I will concur though, that from appearance, the form of the Mainz sword certainly looks strikingly similar to the late Republican Hispaniensis.
Alexander
