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Can the Feltwell Spatha be used for a late 4th c./early 5th c. Roman re-enactment?
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Quote:It doesnt mention a fuller of any kind and the cross section given is not much help other then to suggest a flat blade.

Matt Bunker has seen it in person, it's fullered.

Quote:It gives several potential reconstructions of the grip based on period swords, though I think theres better info available now, the grip itself has been identified as red deer antler probably.

It is. The Guard and Pommel belonged to the Germanic-Type 1 Spathae. Its closest parallels are probably actually going to be Gold hilt and Osterburken-Kemathen swords because of the Octagonal grip.

Quote:"The strap-holder which appears to belong with the sword was found in 286, a layer of rubble and rubbish in the frigidarium ."

According to Matt Bunker the "Strap holder" is completely unrelated. Besides it looks nothing like contemporary scabbard sliders.

Quote:Are there other versions sold online?

Off the shelf? No. Commissioned swords? Yes. Although if you're gonna go for a commissioned blade there's other finds than the Feltwell. Any of the Osterburken-Kemathen Spathae are great for Early 5th.
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RE: Can the Feltwell Spatha be used for a late 4th c./early 5th c. Roman re-enactment? - by Flavivs Aetivs - 09-12-2017, 01:22 PM

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