Spartacus "Gladiator" short sword in sheath with shoulder strap from stuntman Thane Cornell....

Description

Spartacus "Gladiator" short sword in sheath with shoulder strap from stuntman Thane Cornell. (Universal, 1960) Vintage original 15 in. hero prop short sword. With studio-distressed steel blade affixed to a carved wooden grip. Accompanied by the original ornate sheath constructed of slotted wooden core wrapped with brown leatherette and decorated with ornate brass reinforced edges and rings and chain to affix to a 22 in. maroon and mocha leatherette shoulder strap with brass stud embellishments. Used by stuntman Thane Cornell, who worked on Spartacus for a year and half and who is reputed to have been killed over 18 times for production! Exhibiting age, wear, rust to blade. In vintage production used very good condition. From the personal collection of Thane Cornell.

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