Bronze cladding for the wooden gladiuspommel

[Anonymous]

Some pieces from hod hill show that some gladius guards had cast copper alloy fittings which extended half way up the guard, a more intact version is on display at the dorchester museum, whether these are more roman or native is debateable, but they were certainly designed for the classic gladius blades, regardless who was using them. This isnt really sheathing in the same sense, but does represent a local approach to covering parts of the wooden assembly with copper alloy.<br>
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