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A long sword found at Saintes in a context dated from the 2nd century AC, can be considered as a rare example of a Roman spatha, the cavalry sword which later on superseded the gladius in the infantry units. And yet, the metallographic analysis doesn 't show any peculiar treatment of the edges which could allow to distinguish this sword being used to cut, from the short sword used for sharp thrusting. The weapon may have arrived here for repairs and modifications and this raises questions about the production of these early spathae and their actual function in the Roman military equipment.
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01 janvier 2001
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