Gladius Hispaniensis The gladius Hispaniensis was a Roman sword used from around 216 BC until 20 BC. Its blade had a length of , and the sword was long. The width of the sword was . It was the largest and heaviest of the gladii, weighing or . This gladius was also the earliest and longest blade. It had a pronounced leaf-shape.
Gladius Hispaniensis The gladius Hispaniensis was a Roman sword used from, around 216 BC until 20 BC. Its blade had a length of  and the sword was long. The width of the sword was . It was the largest and heaviest of the gladii, weighing or . This gladius was also the earliest and longest blade. It had a pronounced leaf-shape.