Hero Praetorian Sword | GLADIATOR (2000)

Sold Stock #94420 | Sold Aug 13 2018

GLADIATOR (2000)

Hero Praetorian Sword

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”Strength and honour.”
A hero Praetorian sword from the production of Ridley Scott’s 2000 Oscar®-winning epic Gladiator.

Betrayed by his Emperor’s son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and sold into slavery, Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) finds his calling in the arena as a gladiator. But when a festival of games begins in Commodus’ honour, Maximus returns to Rome with thoughts of revenge for his lost Emperor and family.

This sword would have been wielded by members of the elite foot guards of the Roman emperors Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) and Commodus. The Praetorian Guard were under the emperor’s direct command, being ordered by Commodus to execute Maximus in the forests of Germania and later seen in the arena as Commodus fights with Maximus to the death. Such equipment can be seen during the celebration of Maximus' victory in Germania and later in Rome during Commodus’ celebratory games.

The sword features a metal blade with wooden grips finished in black and a black scabbard with a sling allowing it to be carried at the side. Well used on production, it features several dents down the blade which suggest it has been used in combat. There is other wear including scratching and scuffs, and some of the colour on the scabbard has faded away. Despite this the item remains in otherwise excellent production-used condition.

Materials: Wood, Ferrous Metals, Man-Made Woven Fibres, MDF.
Due to UK legislation, anyone wishing to buy this piece must be 18 years or over. Please email us if you have any questions.

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