MINI ROMAN GLADIUS (MH2305) by CAS HANWEI
This Mini Roman Sword recreates the classic Waisted Gladius pattern, the standard choice for the late-era Roman foot soldier. The CAS HANWEI line of Mini-Swords features miniature replicas of several of our full-sized swords, all with fully tempered blades and correctly detailed hilts. Each comes with an attractive wood and metal display stand with a metal placard identifying the sword type, origin and approximate period of use. Each piece is furnished in a felted clam shell presentation box and handsome black and gold sleeve, and Hanwei card of authenticity, making an exceptional gift.

The Roman Gladius In the third century BC, Rome fought against the Iberian Celts and their iron weapons, gaining so much respect for their short swords that they adopted the design as their own. The sword that eventually conquered most of the then-known world evolved from the Gladius Hispanicus - Spanish sword. Originally a stabbing weapon, the Gladius quickly became a cut-and-thrust sword, with a long point and a slightly waisted blade - arguably the most elegant of Roman sword types.