roman spatha aalen 2nd century ad Viking ringen Pouches like this were worn

Pouches like this were worn in Flaunders and France

has a suede leather grip and a standing height of 6 ¾" to 7 3/8

Just as with a real sword blade

75 mm) and 5/16" (7

6 mm thick zinc-coated butted round rivets with an inner diameter of 8 mm

roman spatha aalen 2nd century ad Viking ringen Pouches like this were wornThis spatha is not an exact replica of 1 particular museum piece, but it is based on original remains of several spathas from the second century AD. which are exhibited in the Limes Museum in Aalen, Germany. From the end of the second century, the spatha began to gain popularity among Roman legionaries and auxiliae, at the expense of the gladius. The spatha was a lot longer than the gladius, so it was also perfect for cavalry troops. The infantry