| A commonly over looked type of sword are Ancient | | | | Baldric is a belt which was used to sling a weapon |
| Greek Swords. However they play a big part of | | | | over someones shoulder. Although the term Baldric is |
| history. We will be reviewing the Xyphos in great | | | | often referred to as just about any belt, this |
| detail in this article. | | | | verbage is not technically correct and is typically used |
| Xiphos are Ancient Greek Swords that were utilized | | | | in poetry and mythology writings only. |
| as a Secondary Battle Weapon by the Ancient | | | | Baldrics have been around and were used by the |
| Greeks. They were around during the Archaic Period | | | | Greeks since the Ancient Times. The design of the |
| from around 800 BC to 146 BC. The primary Battle | | | | Baldric is supports heavier weight much better than a |
| Weapon of the Greeks was the spear and javelin. | | | | generic waist belt does. Also using one of these |
| The typical Xiphos Blade is about 50-60 Centimeters | | | | allows unobstructed movement of the arms and |
| in Length. However rumor has it that the Spartans | | | | allowed Greek Soldiers to grab the weapon quickly |
| were using blades about 1/2 this size during the | | | | when they needed it for battle. Most of the time the |
| Greco Persian Wars. The Cross Section of this | | | | Baldric was used in the Traditional Greek Military, |
| weapon is usually diamond or lenticular which means | | | | however, they have been known to be used in |
| lens shaped or shaped like a lens. | | | | ceremonial functions as well. Sometimes Military or |
| Xiphos Ancient Greek Swords were typically worn | | | | Paramilitary outfits used these when they dressed up |
| over a Baldric which was slung over the left arm. A | | | | for ceremonies. |