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A sword of the Iron Age Cogotas II culture in Spain. According to Polybius, the sword used by the Roman army during the Battle of Telamon in 225 BC, though deemed superior to the cumbersome Gallic swords, was mainly useful to thrust. [8] These thrusting swords used before the adoption of the Gladius were possibly based on the Greek xiphos. [9]
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Gladius: Roman one-handed double-edged shortsword for thrusting (primary) and slashing, used by legionaries (heavy infantry) [2] and gladiators, and late Roman light infantry. 3rd century BCE Roman Republic – late Roman Empire. Kopis: one-handed single-edged sword – blade 48–60 cm (19–24 in) – with forward-curving blade for slashing
Israeli archaeologists announced Wednesday the discovery of four extremely rare and well-preserved Roman swords in a small hidden cave in an area of isolated cliffs overlooking the Dead Sea.
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Arch-Chamberlain of the Holy Roman Empire. Azure a sceptre Or. Azure two sceptres in saltire Or. Arch-Steward of the Holy Roman Empire. Gules, an orb Or. Arch-Treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire. Gules, the imperial crown proper. Arch-Marshal of the Holy Roman Empire. Per fess sable and argent, two swords in saltire gules.