ROMAN SWORD-Trooper/Gladiator Gladius-Steel Blade-Stand Start Price USD 44.97 Current Price USD 44.97 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 15, 2008 End Time Friday, August 22, 2008 Location Tennessee - Toll Free Payment Line! See more about 'ROMAN SWORD-Trooper/Gladiator Gladius-Steel Blade-Stand' Description Ornate Roman Gladius Sword Stainless Steel Blade - Tabletop Display Stand This replica Roman Gladius sword features a graceful design based on the "waisted" pattern. The unsharpened mirror polished stainless steel blade features an intricate pattern on both sides. The scabbard and handle are made of plastic that has a wood appearance. The scabbard is accented with ornate metal pieces. The handle features a sculpted cast metal guard and pommel. A black wooden tabletop display stand is included with this piece. This item is new and securely packaged. Overall length: 31 1/4" Sword length: 30 1/8" Blade length: 22 1/8" Blade width: 2 1/8" Hilt length: 8" Guard width: 3 3/8" Stand length: 14 3/8" Stand height: 5 1/2" (All measurements are approximate.) In the third century BC, Rome fought against the Iberian Celts and their iron weapons. They gained so much respect for Celt's short swords that they adopted the design as their own. The sword that eventually conquered most of the then-known world evolved from the Gladius Hispanicus - Spanish sword. Originally a stabbing weapon, the Gladius quickly became a cut-and-thrust sword. With a long point and a slightly "waisted" blade, it is arguably the most elegant Roman sword. new0703 Payment Types: Checks, money orders, Paypal, Visa, Mastercard. Payment due within 10 days. Checks may be held for clearance. $20 returned check fee. For Paypal, we may require a confirmed shipping address. Toll-free payment line can only be phoned from US phones. Shipping: Packages ship UPS or USPS Priority Mail. We choose the shipping method, but in almost all cases items with s/h of $7.95 or more ship UPS Ground and items with s/h under $7.95 ship Priority Mail. S/h of $19.95 or more indicates that the item requires an oversized package, and many items with $17.95 also require oversized packages. S/h specified in the listing covers shipping to street addresses in the 48 contiguous states. S/h to PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, and other US addresses may be higher. All orders are shipped. Packaging / Privacy: We package orders carefully, professionally & securely, using generous amounts of cushioning materials. Most orders require custom made boxes that are specifically designed to accommodate the unusually sized/shaped items we sell. Most items are packaged with styrofoam inserts that we have custom made, and wooden inserts are also sometimes used for added protection. Most items are double-boxed. Many items are triple-boxed. We invest a great deal in time & materials to ensure you receive your order intact. For privacy, boxes are not marked with information about  the contents. Delivery Time: 99% of orders ship within 2 business days after payment is received. Customers normally receive orders 1-7 business days after payment. Combined Shipping: We gladly combine orders & reduce s/h charges. Up to $6 is deducted from the s/h for each replica arms item after the first. We must receive a single payment to reduce s/h charges. Tracking: Tracking information will be provided for orders that ship via UPS. Delivery confirmation will be used for USPS orders when possible. Deadlines / Express Shipping: We can ship via express methods for additional charges. Please contact us before bidding/buying to work out all details. Items Damaged in Shipment: In the unlikely event that an item is damaged in shipping, please contact us immediately & save all packaging material. Legal Disclaimer of Liability: No bidders/buyers under the age of 18! This item is sold strictly for display and/or collecting purposes, and for no other use. The items we sell are not appropriate for children. Take appropriate precautions to prevent children from accessing the items. By bidding on or purchasing an item from us, the buyer agrees: 1) that the seller is in no way responsible for any damages resulting from the possession, use, or misuse of the item and 2) that it is legal for this item to be sold to the buyer & shipped to their address. Miscellaneous: All text & images on this page are copyrighted & may not be used for any purpose without the specific expressed written consent of the seller. All sales should be considered final; defective items are replaced. By bidding/buying, the bidder/buyer acknowledges their understanding & acceptance of all of the terms & conditions stated in the listing. Click to View Image Album   FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.Make your listings stand out withFREE Vendio custom templates!  FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Place a Bid!