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Post by lordsavage on Mar 7, 2015 7:41:03 GMT
I thought everyone here would like this, this is a Roman gladius. This was found in a riverbed in Germany in the 1970's, a Roman brass imperial Gallic I helmet that was missing cheek guards was found next to it and was sold at auction. I bought this from an older gentleman who was selling off his collection as he has no retirement. He has had it since the 1970's, it is in dire need of restoration as it has never had any. The guard is wood! I have heard of wood being used sometimes. |
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Mar 7, 2015 9:45:38 GMT
Why does the tang look like it has just been forged.
I little polishing on the blade and it will look like new.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Mar 7, 2015 10:58:01 GMT
I have seen several original swords that had a new tang welded on in recent times. Could have been the case here as well...
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Mar 7, 2015 11:05:43 GMT
Don't think there was any welding did to it, why would some one weld a tang onto a rusted piece of metal.
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Post by RicWilly on Mar 7, 2015 12:26:00 GMT
Why does the tang look like it has just been forged. I little polishing on the blade and it will look like new. Maybe because the tang was covered with the hilt assembly and protected longer than the blade? Just speculating. |
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Mar 7, 2015 12:55:28 GMT
Don't think there was any welding did to it, why would some one weld a tang onto a rusted piece of metal. I can only speculate but on the examples I've seen, it was either to demonstrate how the sword was put together originally or to actually re-hilt it. That last one was on a 16th century blade that someone in the 19th century wanted to put back together, for decorative purposes most likely. |
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Post by Luka on Mar 7, 2015 13:10:20 GMT
Cool! What is the blade and overall length?
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Mar 7, 2015 14:28:34 GMT
That what I was thinking Ric, you can see a little rust on it and something that looks like wood.
I can see no signs of welding.
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Post by lordsavage on Mar 7, 2015 18:45:26 GMT
Thanks for your input everyone, I think it was thrown into the river without a scabbard, thus the tang being preserved so well. Close up there are zero signs of welding. Had some advanced antique weapons collectors look at it and they liked it. I am comfortable with it  |
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