This "Praetorian" is named in honor
of the Praetorian guard that was created in 27 BC by the Roman Emperor
Augustus. It is a Mainz style Roman Gladius sword. This type first
appeared shortly after Mainz was founded as the Roman permanent camp
of Moguntiacum in 13 BC by the Roman general Drusus. The swords made
at Mainz were generally sold to the people of the lands to the north
of Mainz. They are characterized by a slight waist running the length
of the blade and a long point. The Praetorian features a sharp, hand
hammer forged 19 and 3/4 inch leaf shape blade. The handle is alternating
brass and macassar ebony hardwood.
(Scabbard Included)