Gladius from Mainz

[Rado]

This is a very interesting solution for handle "plugging". Which I successfully recreated (I think). I did my best to resemble almost everything from that handle stopper.

Once we contemplate on the topic for what these rings has been used. We plaited several leather straps ending with tassels. I think that was part of Legionnaires fashion of the time. Tessie straps and tassels give a unique look to this in principle lethal weapon. Do not forget that most likely the gladii owner was from the auxiliary troops. Judging by the name scratched on the scabbard plate.