Pugio, dagger of the Roman legionaries, 1st century AD.
The pugio is a Roman dagger that was carried by legionaries in ancient Rome. It served as a secondary weapon and was worn on the left side of the belt. Typical of this dagger is its double-edged blade, which was usually taiIed.
Since the 2nd century, the so-called pugio found its way into military equipment and was in use until the 3rd century.
The pugio has a decorative scabbard made of steel, which is elaborately decorated with brass fittings.
Details Pugio:
- Total length: approx. 32.5 cm (12.8 in)
- Blade length: approx. 20 cm (7.9 in)
- Cutting edges: approx. 1mm (0.04 in)
Scope of delivery: 1x Pugio dagger incl. scabbard