Spatha

The cavalry sword of the romans, between 36" - 40" in length, made from iron . The shape of the hilt is unknown to us, as only a few blades have survived. These blades can easily be confused with their Medieval counterparts, which were of approximately the same length and shape. The Roman footsoldier wielded a much shorter chopping and thrusting sword called the gladius .

cavalry sword of the romans, between 36" - 40" in length, made from iron; double-edged blade