1994 Vintage Roman Gladius Sword Roman Legionary Reproduction with Scabbard For Sale

1994 Vintage Roman Gladius Sword Roman Legionary Reproduction with ScabbardImpressive vintage Roman Gladius sword reproduction from Museum Replicas Ltd., acquired in 1994 and preserved in a private historical arms collection for more than 30 years.Inspired by the iconic short swords carried by Roman legionaries during the height of the Roman Empire, this distinctive reproduction features a broad, double-edged steel blade with a pronounced central ridge and elongated tapered point.The sword is fitted with an attractive turned wooden grip, sculpted wooden guard, and rounded wooden pommel, closely reflecting the characteristic appearance of traditional Roman military swords.Accompanying the sword is its matching decorative scabbard, featuring a black body, pointed chape, and substantial brass-colored metal fittings with multiple reinforcing bands.A particularly appealing vintage Museum Replicas piece with documented collection history dating to 1994.Details* Maker: Museum Replicas Ltd., Georgia, USA
* Type: Roman Gladius / Legionary Short Sword
* Historical Reference: Roman Empire, circa AD 100
* Manufacture: Modern historical reproduction
* Acquired: 1994
* Original Recorded Purchase Price: $209
* Blade: Broad, double-edged metal blade with tapered point
* Grip: Turned wooden handle
* Guard: Sculpted wooden guard with metal spacer
* Pommel: Rounded wooden pommel
* Scabbard: Black body with decorative brass-colored metal fittings
* Included: Sword and matching scabbardProvenance & Collection HistoryThis sword comes from a private historical arms collection assembled over several decades.The original collection inventory specifically identifies this example as a Roman Gladius purchased from Museum Replicas Ltd. in 1994 for $209.The surviving collection documentation also includes an illustrated reference section dedicated to the Roman Gladius and related Roman weapons.This documented collection history helps distinguish the sword from more recently manufactured, unprovenanced decorative reproductions.ConditionVintage preowned condition consistent with its age and careful collection storage.The blade retains an attractive polished metal appearance, while the wooden grip and pommel display their natural wood finish.The accompanying scabbard features decorative metal fittings with visible variations in finish and patina.Please carefully examine all photographs, including close-ups of the blade, grip, guard, pommel, and scabbard, as they form an important part of the condition description.Collector AppealAn attractive example of an older Museum Replicas Roman Gladius, complete with its matching decorative scabbard and documented 1994 collection history.Ideal for collectors of Roman military history, historical sword reproductions, discontinued Museum Replicas designs, and classical antiquity-inspired decorative arms.A distinctive vintage historical reproduction preserved in a private collection for more than three decades.Carefully packaged for secure shipping.