A large Roman Legionnaire Pugio (Dagger), Roman Imperial, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Writing and Manuscripts Dimensions: 48 x 33 in

Dimensions: 48 x 33 in

has shallow sloping sides and an everted rim

Condition: Intact

Medium: Pink Breccia

and prominent rings located at the upper and lower neck

A large Roman Legionnaire Pugio (Dagger), Roman Imperial, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Writing and Manuscripts Dimensions: 48 x 33 inThis 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.