morion juan Zwaarden & wapens The gladius weighs approximately 377

The gladius weighs approximately 377 g and is well-suited to warm-ups and beginning sword fighters

The statuette was presumably the embodiment of mother nature

The wings or projections on the sides have been designed to prevent the spear from penetrating too deeply on an attack (which would make it more difficult to withdraw) and to deflect enemy blows during combat

The armour is highly detailed

it was also worn by the famous phalanx soldiers of Alexander the Great's army and by many members of his elite companions in the shock cavalry

morion juan Zwaarden & wapens The gladius weighs approximately 377Morions such as this one emerged at the beginning of the 16th century from the Spanish kettle hat. This type of helmet would dominate European battlefields until the early 17th century. It offered good protection, was easy to produce, and did not obstruct the wearer's field of vision. This type of morion is well known for having been worn by Spanish explorers to North, Central, and South America. It was also worn by the British armies of the Tudor and