Roman Gladius Swords

 

Roman Gladius swords were used by the roman soldiers, from the Fourth Century BC to the Second Century AD. The Gladius was also used by Gladiators who were slaves who were forced to fight to the death for the sport of others. The word Gladius actually translates sword, so it can be used to describe any type of sword but are typically known today as a two-edged sword with a tapered point.
This sword was made for stabbing and so the hilt was made to form a solid grip and often had formed ridges for fingers. Hilts were also often ornately decorated, especially for those of higher rank.
We recognize Roman Gladius swords today because of the triangular shape on the blade, near the hilt, and the ridge that ran down the middle of the blade, to the tip. Often the owner's name was stamped on the blade. The Gladius was worn by the centurion on the opposite hip on a belt, or in a scabbard (made of leather-covered wood) on the shoulder. It was not carried there for ease of use as they also carried a shield, but instead as a mark of distinction.
 
Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD   Letter Opener

Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD Letter Opener

$22.77 2h 56m
ROMAN GLADIUS LETTER OPENER MIni Steel Sword,  Stand

ROMAN GLADIUS LETTER OPENER MIni Steel Sword, Stand

$21.82 4h 12m
GLADIUS-Roman Trooper   Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

GLADIUS-Roman Trooper Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

$42.72 4h 53m
Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD   Letter Opener

Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD Letter Opener

$22.77 10h 18m
Wooden ROMAN SWORD Gladius Maximus Medieval Cosplay

Wooden ROMAN SWORD Gladius Maximus Medieval Cosplay

3 $11.00 11h 1m
Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

- $51.97 11h 1m
ROMAN GLADIATOR SWORD-Costume Prop Gladius-Very Nice

ROMAN GLADIATOR SWORD-Costume Prop Gladius-Very Nice

$112.07 11h 26m
ROMAN SWORD-Trooper Gladiator Gladius-Steel Blade-Stand

ROMAN SWORD-Trooper Gladiator Gladius-Steel Blade-Stand

$42.72 11h 35m
GLADIUS-Roman Trooper   Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

GLADIUS-Roman Trooper Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

$42.72 12h 15m
ROMAN SOLDIER Legionaire GLADIUS Gladiator SWORD New

ROMAN SOLDIER Legionaire GLADIUS Gladiator SWORD New

$49.95 16h 37m
Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD   Letter Opener

Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD Letter Opener

$22.77 1d 4h 9m
ROMAN SWORD-Trooper Gladiator Gladius-Steel Blade-Stand

ROMAN SWORD-Trooper Gladiator Gladius-Steel Blade-Stand

$42.72 1d 5h 7m
GLADIUS-Roman Trooper   Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

GLADIUS-Roman Trooper Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

$42.72 1d 9h 42m
Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD   Letter Opener

Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD Letter Opener

$22.77 1d 10h 22m
Black Roman Gladius Sword Maximus Gladiator Medieval

Black Roman Gladius Sword Maximus Gladiator Medieval

$51.19 1d 10h 49m
Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

$51.25 1d 10h 59m
Wooden ROMAN SWORD Gladius Maximus Medieval Cosplay

Wooden ROMAN SWORD Gladius Maximus Medieval Cosplay

$17.99 1d 11h 1m
ROMAN GLADIUS LETTER OPENER MIni Steel Sword,  Stand

ROMAN GLADIUS LETTER OPENER MIni Steel Sword, Stand

$21.82 1d 11h 16m
GLADIUS-Roman Trooper   Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

GLADIUS-Roman Trooper Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

$42.72 2d 4h 40m
ROMAN GLADIATOR SWORD-Scabbrd-Black Silver Tone Gladius

ROMAN GLADIATOR SWORD-Scabbrd-Black Silver Tone Gladius

$109.22 2d 4h 48m
Roman Style Gladius Presentation Sword Stainless Steel

Roman Style Gladius Presentation Sword Stainless Steel

- $9.99 2d 7h 18m
Pompeii Gladius - Red scabbard sword Roman bone

Pompeii Gladius - Red scabbard sword Roman bone

$107.34 2d 8h 33m
Pompeii Gladius -black scabbard sword Roman bone handle

Pompeii Gladius -black scabbard sword Roman bone handle

$107.34 2d 8h 49m
Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD   Letter Opener

Mini Art Gladius ROMAN CAESAR SWORD Letter Opener

$23.97 2d 8h 55m
Collector's Roman Gladius Length *Snare Design Sword

Collector's Roman Gladius Length *Snare Design Sword

- $36.95 2d 9h 41m
GLADIUS-Roman Trooper   Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

GLADIUS-Roman Trooper Gladiator Sword - Steel Blade

$44.97 2d 10h 40m
ROMAN GLADIATOR SWORD-Costume Prop Gladius-Very Nice

ROMAN GLADIATOR SWORD-Costume Prop Gladius-Very Nice

$117.97 2d 11h 7m
ROMAN SWORD-Trooper Gladiator Gladius-Steel Blade-Stand

ROMAN SWORD-Trooper Gladiator Gladius-Steel Blade-Stand

$44.97 2d 11h 18m
ROMAN SPATHA, GLADIUS SWORD, COLLECTIBLE, MILITARIA, SCA

ROMAN SPATHA, GLADIUS SWORD, COLLECTIBLE, MILITARIA, SCA

$75.00 2d 11h 51m
ROMAN GLADIUS LETTER OPENER MIni Steel Sword,  Stand

ROMAN GLADIUS LETTER OPENER MIni Steel Sword, Stand

$22.97 2d 12h 10m
Roman Soldier Gladius Sword Centurion Pompei Style New

Roman Soldier Gladius Sword Centurion Pompei Style New

$36.98 2d 12h 46m
Bone Handle Roman Gladius Sword

Bone Handle Roman Gladius Sword

- $44.20 2d 17h 28m
ROMAN GLADIUS SWORD;PEWTER FINISH;BURGUNDY SCABBARD

ROMAN GLADIUS SWORD;PEWTER FINISH;BURGUNDY SCABBARD

$39.95 2d 20h 5m
Maximus Roman Gladiator Sword Medieval Gladius w  Scab

Maximus Roman Gladiator Sword Medieval Gladius w Scab

$54.98 3d 7h 57m
Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

- $51.97 3d 11h 2m
Gladius Roman Gladiator Broad Sword 29" Steel Double Ed

Gladius Roman Gladiator Broad Sword 29" Steel Double Ed

$45.50 4d 6h 41m
ROMAN GLADIUS SWORD WITH SHOULDER HARNESS

ROMAN GLADIUS SWORD WITH SHOULDER HARNESS

$62.24 4d 8h 38m
Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

- $51.97 4d 11h 3m
Maximus Roman Gladiator Sword Medieval Gladius w  Scab

Maximus Roman Gladiator Sword Medieval Gladius w Scab

$50.95 4d 11h 24m
Roman Battle Ready Maximus Gladiator Gladius Sword

Roman Battle Ready Maximus Gladiator Gladius Sword

$23.00 4d 15h 58m
Medieval Roman Battle Gladius Sword Medieval w  Scab

Medieval Roman Battle Gladius Sword Medieval w Scab

$55.95 5d 6h 57m
Maximus Roman Gladiator Sword Medieval Gladius w  Scab

Maximus Roman Gladiator Sword Medieval Gladius w Scab

$65.95 6d 12h 14m
Wooden Roman Gladius Gladiator Trooper Greek Sword New

Wooden Roman Gladius Gladiator Trooper Greek Sword New

$10.98 7d 7h 22m
Roman Battle Ready Maximus Gladiator Gladius Sword New

Roman Battle Ready Maximus Gladiator Gladius Sword New

$64.99 7d 12h 55m
Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

Roman Maximus Gladiator Medieval Gladius Sword Dagger

$51.25 8d 7h 15m
 
 

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