09-01-2011, 12:34 AM
I assumed (without any factual basis) that the pugio was more of a flashy tool / eating utensil / badge of office which a soldier could carry freely in areas where swords might not be welcome - i.e. when visiting the local taverna off-duty.
But that sounds like a discussion which might belong to another thread.
But that sounds like a discussion which might belong to another thread.
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Ross
[url="http://galeforcearmoury.blogspot.com"] Working on a segmentata.[/url]
Ross
[url="http://galeforcearmoury.blogspot.com"] Working on a segmentata.[/url]
