1st, 2nd or 3rd Century Roman Spatha Development

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    I am looking at developing a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Century Roman Spatha.  I would entertain your comments, input, suggestions, designs, research information etc.  I have Christian Miks book on swords and scabbards, but it being in German takes quite a while to translate for me into English.  What are people looking for?  What do you want that is as Historically Accurate as I can possibly make?  This is a 3rd Century one I worked on re-hilting.  There is so much talk out there about inaccuracies... Help me... Help You