{"product_id":"roman-pugio-dagger-with-sheath-1st-century-ad","title":"Roman Pugio Dagger with Sheath | 1st Century AD","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eThis Roman pugio dagger dates to the 1st century AD and represents the standard sidearm carried by Roman legionaries during the early Imperial period. The blade features a broad leaf-shaped form with a pronounced central midrib, designed for strength and close-combat effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eThe hilt displays the characteristic Roman profile with flared guard and pommel, while the accompanying sheath is decorated with raised stud detailing and fitted suspension loops, reflecting both functionality and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eDaggers of this type were carried by Roman soldiers stationed across the Empire, including in Judea during the time of Jesus and the early Roman occupation. More than a weapon, the pugio symbolized rank, discipline, and Roman military identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eAn impressive and complete example of Roman martial craftsmanship from the height of Imperial power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eHistorical Context – The Age of Julius Caesar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eDaggers of this type were in use during the turbulent final decades of the Roman Republic, the era of \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 44 BC, Caesar was famously assassinated by senators wielding daggers, an event that reshaped Roman history and led to the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus. The pugio became closely associated with Roman political and military power during this transformative period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eCarried by soldiers across the expanding empire, including in provinces such as Judea, the pugio stands as a symbol of Rome’s authority, discipline, and imperial reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Levant ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042238333206,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0585\/3718\/files\/3_5f9ab7e9-18b6-4ab6-a90a-74fc27596a05.png?v=1771367164","url":"https:\/\/ancientlevant.com\/products\/roman-pugio-dagger-with-sheath-1st-century-ad","provider":"Ancient Levant ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}