imperial gladius mainzThe gladius is the weapon that enabled the Roman legionaries to conquer a large part of the world. There are different types of gladii, which are named after the place where they were most often used. This gladius is of the Mainz type, this was a double edged sword that was primarily intended for stabbing. The Mainz type scabbards were fully reinforced with metal fittings, which can also be seen on this replica's scabbard. This luxurious gladius is an