Replica of Mainz-Fulham Type \"Vindonissa\" Sword

[mkoehler]

I just recieved my first replica of a roman sword. It is a longtime dream of mine to get a specifically crafted sword after an ancient found. The original piece is a gladius Mainz Fulham found in the legionary fortress of Vindonissa (Windisch, Switzerland) near my hometown. The speciality of this piece is its scabbard with its three large reliefs on the metal plate that covers the scubbards entire surface. The metal is tin-plated bronze. The wooden Handle is also crafted after a found from Vindonissa.

The outcome is outstanding in its acuracy. Every detail is correct. See the pictures.


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