Giftware & Lifestyle - Murmillo Gladiator with Scutum en Gladius - Veronese Design
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Giftware & Lifestyle
Murmillo Gladiator with Scutum en Gladius - Veronese Design
A murmillo was a heavyweight gladiator in ancient Rome, often recognised by a large rectangular shield (scutum), a short thrusting sword (gladius) and a helmet with a crest resembling a fish. Historians believe that Spartacus himself also fought as a murmillo before leading the great slave revolt in 73 BC.
Armour and Equipment.
Helmet: A bronze helmet with a wide rim and a distinctive crest.
Shield: A large, curved shield covering the entire body (scutum).
Sword: A short, straight gladius for quick, close-range thrusts.
Leg protection: A metal greave on the left leg.
Characteristics of the Fight Opponent: Often fought against a retiarius (the net-fighter with a net and trident) or a thraex.
Style: Powerful and defensive due to the heavy shield.
Role: The style resembled the equipment of Roman legionaries
- Cast in the highest quality resin
- Bronzed
- Meticulously crafted by hand
- Highly detailed
- Dimensions (hxwxd) approx. 26cm x 14cm x 11cm
- Veronese Design Art product
