Ca. 200-300 AD An iron sword with a pointed, elongated triangular blade, rectangular guard, tapering handle, and a ring pommel. The army of ancient Rome (800 BC-AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well-disciplined, organised, and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman's main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons. Size: L:415mm / W:55mm ; 245g Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.