Spatha type Feltwell (battle ready)

Reproduction of the oldest Germanic spatha so far found in the United Kingdom. The original, probably of Saxon origin, was found in the hypocaust of a Roman villa near Feltwell, Norfolk. Probably arrived in Britain with the first Angles to settle there The handle was rebuilt based on the findings from Samsun in the Netherlands. This product has been developed in collaboration with the Roman Army Talk online forum.

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4th-5th century CE. Handle in European wood, sheath in wood and leather, tinned brass.

Total length 88.5 cm

Blade length 74 cm

Blade width 5 cm

Weight 1.1 kg

Length with scabbard 93 cm

Tempered blade in EN45 steel, 48HRC hardness

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Manufacturer: Deepeeka Exports Ltd – India