A large Roman Legionnaire Pugio (Dagger), Roman Imperial, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE The A List Strung on an 18K gold

Strung on an 18K gold chain with an adjustable length of up to 18 inches

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A large Roman Legionnaire Pugio (Dagger), Roman Imperial, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE The A List Strung on an 18K goldThis very large, impressive pugio (dagger) is hand forged from iron, and features the characteristic pronounced curved blade and a longitudinal channel on both sides defining a rib. Daggers, such as this example, would have carried an entirely organic grip of wood and a pommel most probably of bone. Such daggers have been found at German frontier forts. Like the gladius (Roman short sword), the pugio is of Spanish origin, acclimated for Roman use.