roman gladius mainz type

roman gladius mainz typeThe gladius is based on gladii from the Mainz type, which was employed by the Roman army until the 3rd4th century. This type had a broader blade and grip than the popular Pompeii type gladius. The gladius has a wooden grip, decorated with brass rings. It is delivered including a wooden scabbard, which is covered with leather and decorated with brass. The scabbard has two rings with which it can be attached to the belt.

Originals of camails such as this may be found at the Wallace Collection in London

War hammers like this emerged in the second half of the 15th century and were mainly used in Italy

This type of helmet provides optimal protection to the head and neck

It is provided with a wooden handle behind the umbo

The first mentions of the bascinet (or beckenhaube) date back to 1281 in the Italian city of Padua

for extra security

Helmets like this were worn throughout Europe from the second half of the 15th century

6 mm thick mild steel rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

Wide bracelets such as this were worn throughout the Viking world

6 mm thick butted round rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

This colichemarde (smallsword) is constructed entirely by hand

was a very formidable weapon