Celtic Dagger

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The Celts were a group of tribal societies in Iron Age and Medieval Europe. They settled in Britain in around 500 BC and flourished until the Romans invaded in 55 BC. The most famo us Celtic Queen was Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni Tribe. She attacked London in AD 60 but was eventually defeated in battle.Our Celtic Dagger features and anthropomorphic hilt - the human form must have been intended to enhance the power of the owner and to bear a talismanic significance. The British Museum has some excellent examples of this style of dagger in their collection. This replica is of a type associated with the La Tène culture, named after the important Celtic site on Lake Neuchâtel in present-day Switzerland and eastern France. It features a polished copper alloy (Brass) hilt associated with high status. The blade is hand forged from steel and is housed in a hand-stitched leather sheath. This item has a blunt blade and is great for display or theatrical use.Total Length: 38cmBlade Length: 28cm Weight: 735 gBlade thickness (base): 0.5 cmBlade width (base): 4.5cmEdge: BluntScabbard: Stitched Brown LeatherAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. This product is suitable for: Display Show more