Arms and Armor

The Art Institute of Chicago.

A replica of a 10th century Norwegian sword being held in the National Museum of Denmark.

Prehistoric Miniature Macehead, Doune, circa 2000 BCE, National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh

A replica of a 10th century Norwegian sword being held in the National Museum of Denmark.

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Alexander The Great lionhead helmet on display at the Istanbul Archaeology Museum.

A unique armor style from Mycenean Greece. I've heard it described as charioteer's armour but as far as I can tell that claim is disputed somewhat. I remember a few years ago I looked up the timelines and this armour was still in use during the time the Iliad and Oddesy were set in, so like, just imagine the Trojan Horse but full of these guys, would be kinda funny I think

armor for man and horse presumably made for baron pankraz vont freyberg (1508-1565) by wolfgang grosschedel

from The Waddesdon Manor Art Collection

A lavishly gilt single-edged sword inlaid with bone, horn, and mother-of-pearl, Venice, Italy, ca. 1500, housed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

Ancient Thessalian Cavalry Like the Rohan horse riders of Tolkien but truly existed

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Swordsman wielding a Dadao Beijing circa 1930s Photo by Hedda Morrison

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