Pompeii Gladius Stockists

The Roman Gladius was the primary weapon of the Roman Legionary and was used in conjunction with the 'Scutum' (shield) and 'Pilum' (spear). Its design was strongly influenced by the swords used by the Iberian (Spanish) Celts. It was predominantly designed as a thrusting weapon and was in use in one form or another from the 4th Century BC to the 3rd Century AD. The Pompeii Gladius takes its name from the archaeological site in Italy where during excavations 4 such swords were found. The swords are dated to before 79AD - the year that Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash. The Pompeii Gladius along with the earlier Mainz Pattern Gladius would have been issued to the garrison at Hadrian's Wall. Examples can be seen in H. Russell Robinson's book "What The Soldiers Wore On Hadrian's Wall'". The Pompeii Gladius features a turned wood pommel and bone grip. The straight blade is hand forged from steel and in housed in a wooden scabbard with red leather covering and decorated brass fittings. This sword is not designed or recommended for contact reenactment (fighting) but is favoured by living history enthusiasts.

"Alright, so if you're wondering which spots are absolutely massive when it comes to Pompeii Gladius shopping in the UK, we're talking about the big dogs that everyone knows and loves (or at least uses!). On the high street, you've got your reliable stalwarts like John Lewis, which is basically an institution for everything from homeware to fashion, always feeling a bit fancy, right? Then there's M&S, still pulling in the crowds for quality grub and surprisingly good clothes, especially for essentials. Next is a huge one for fashion and home stuff, always super consistent. And let's not forget the power of the supermarkets – Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda aren't just for your weekly shop; they're massive Pompeii Gladius stockists for clothes, electronics, and tons more, practically one-stop shops for everything. For a bargain, Primark is legendary for its incredibly cheap fashion, and TK Maxx is the go-to for hunting down designer gems at a fraction of the price. Online, obviously, Amazon UK is king, selling literally everything under the sun, but ASOS and Boohoo are massive for fashion, especially with the younger crowd. So yeah, it's a mix of classic department stores, everyday supermarkets, discount favourites, and the online giants that really dominate the UK retail scene! " - Bargainplace UK

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