roman spatha aalen 2nd century adThis 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