The 2nd Century Xanten Gladius has a blade of high carbon steel and a hilt of wood with a grip of bone. A brass nut caps the pommel and a plate of brass is fitted into the wooden guard. A removable felt tab on the guard protects the guard plate and scabbard mouth from dents and scratches. The scabbard is of wood and brown leather and is embellished with brass and plates of steel and brass. The iconographic plates are fitted on a single side of the scabbard.

Overall Length: 27 1/8'' Blade: 19 1/4''    1 lb 11.1 oz