1st century BC-1st century AD. An iron two-edged pugio dagger with waisted blade, slender tang with ribbed baluster and conical pommel; sheath with incised linear bands, discoid chape with rivets, offset attachment loops and domed securing rivets. See Feugère, M. Weapons of the Romans, Stroud, 2002, for discussion. 270 grams total, dagger 29cm, scabbard 21cm (11 1/2, 8 1/4"). From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.