Pugio Database Structure

[LUCIUS ALFENUS AVITIANUS]

We can make a codification, with references at the diferent parts of the weapon.

1. HILTS:

1A: Construction:

1A1: The hilt is made of an organic material covered with a iron "skin". That skin can be made in two pieces, one for each side, or in one piece folded over the pommel.

1A2: The hilt is made of an organic material, thin, covered with a triangular section plates.

1A3: The hilt is made of organic material, without metal parts. Ivory and/or bone hilts.

1B: Tang.

1B1: Plain tang
1b2: Rod Tang


2. BLADE.

2A: Section

2A1: With Midrib

2A2: With grooves defining a midrib.

2A3: Without midrib or grooves.

2B: Shape:

2B1: Triangular
2B2: Leaf shaped.
2b3:

3. SHEAT.

3A. Construction.
3A1: Frame type.
3A2: Two metal pieces, conformed.
3A3: Frontal metal plate.

3B. Decoration.
3B1: Enamel and inlay.
3B2: Only inlay.
3B3: Undecorated.
3B4: Incised lines.

3C: Suspension sistem.
3C1: Rings
3C2: Buckles.

Its complicated.

One exemple: My recreated pugio:

1A2B1, 2A1B1, 3A3B2C2