One of the most recognized swords of any culture is the Roman sword. The highly trained and disciplined Romans capitalized on variations of this highly effective weapon. The sword skills of the roman warriors combined with the advanced materials used to make these swords resulted in one of the most successful militarys of all time.
One of the most easily recognized swords of any era are the "Roman short swords". Noted for its short, double-edged 20" blade with a diamond-point tip. "the sword that conquered the world"