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Michael Kelly
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 Posted: Sun 27 Dec, 2015 8:37 pm Post subject: Best Chrsitmas Present EVA!!! |
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So granted this is an anonymous board, but anyone who knows me knows I'm a history nerd and a bit of a Romanophile with ancient Rome being probably my favorite period. So for Christmas my wonderful wife, who I absolutely do not deserve, got me a Pompeii Gladius from Albion swords. I know the Pompeii Gladius isn't the quintessential Roman Gladius, but it's always been my favorite... Hopefully it will be complete and waiting for me by the time I get home from deployment.
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...ompeii.htm
(Yes, my wife is better than yours!)
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Alexander Ehlers
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Well, nice gift. But here is what I got, Leech and Rigdon officers sword.
This conversation ought to be moved to the Off Topic discussion though.
Never give up without giving a fight, fighting is an opportunity for victory.
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Mike Ruhala
Location: Stuart, Florida Joined: 24 Jul 2011
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I've had a chance to handle an Albion gladius, you're going to love it! 
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Shahril Dzulkifli
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| Posted: Mon 28 Dec, 2015 4:49 pm Post subject: Best Christmas Present EVA!!! |
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A Trajan Pompeii gladius? So this is your best Christmas present, Michael. 
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength”
- Marcus Aurelius
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Michael Kelly
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| Posted: Mon 28 Dec, 2015 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: Best Christmas Present EVA!!! |
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A Trajan Pompeii gladius? So this is your best Christmas present, Michael. |
Well considering I'm in the sandbox till mid-Summer and I've been eyeing this thing for about 2 years now, yes it's the best Christmas present I've ever received.
Now if we're talking birthday gifts that's different... But I don't kiss and tell.
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Gregg Sobocinski
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Congrats Michael! I agree that those proportions are the best I've ever seen on a Roman weapon!
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This is a standard topic