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This sword has a straight blade and is double edged. Soldiers used this weapon for close combat using either a stabbing or slash and cut motion.

Replica Ancient Greek armour: Sword (Xiphos)

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This sword has a straight blade and is double edged. Soldiers used this weapon for close combat using either a stabbing or slash and cut motion.

Added:
2nd Jun 2010 by Luton Museums

Subjects:
 Design and Technology, Geography, History

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 2

Keywords:
Hoplite Armour Greek soldier war warfare figting sword Xiphos ancient Greece Sparta Athens weapon protective protection battle BC

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