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Roman Weapons

The Ancients

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Roman Weaponry, Armor and Costume

Roman weaponry, arms and costume on display at chalk valley history festival. The most famous being the roman shortsword, the gladius. Many copy the pompey style of sword, which is completely parallel sides. They were made of bone, ivory or wood, or any mixture of the three.

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