Bidspirit auction | ROMAN BRONZE GLADIUS SWORD PENDANT

ROMAN BRONZE GLADIUS SWORD PENDANT - Ca. AD 100-300.A cast bronze pendant shaped like a gladius. The gladius was a renowned short sword that became a vital component of a Roman legionary's armament, and was depicted on jewellery worn by active military personnel and veterans alike. Size: 40mm x 0.7mm; Weight: 7.4gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.