Roman Gladiator Helmet Pencil Topper - Pewter

Description

Pewter Pencil Topper - Roman Gladiator Helmet Pencil Topper - Pewter. A Gladiators helmet made from pewter and mounted on top of a black pencil. The pencil is printed with the latin Ave Caesar Morituri Te Salutamus, hail Caesar we who are about to die salute you. Gladiators were trained to fight each other or against animals, sometimes to the death. They would fight for the entertainment of the crowds in arenas and amphitheatres. This highly detailed Roman Gladiator Helmet is made from lead-free pewter and mounted on top of a 17.5cm black pencil. The pencil is printed with the famous gladiator motto 'Ave Caesar Morituri Te Salutamus' which translates from latin as 'Hail Caesar, we who are about to die salute you'.