RecordSword< 1 of 1 > Back From Newstead, Roxburghshire
SwordThis iron sword was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It would have formed part of the equipment of a member of the auxiliary cavalry between 80 and 100 AD. The long, narrow sword is a type known as a spatha. It has a midrib and well-preserved tang. There were two classes of Roman soldiers: the elite legionary and the ordinary auxiliary soldier, each with its own type of equipment. In the late 2nd century, the auxiliary cavalry began to carry a longer sword than ones used by legionaries. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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