Gladius - the legionary’s sword

The gladius was the main weapon on the Roman legionary for several centuries of the republican and imperial periods. The one on camera here is a modern reproduction made in India not to the highest standards of authenticity. More on this weapon: A long recent video: Some older, shorter ones: Support me on Patreon: Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: Buy tat (merch): More videos here: All Lindybeige: Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology, ancient and medieval warfare, rants, swing dance, travelogues, evolution, and whatever else occurs to me to make. ▼ Follow me... Twitter: