The collection of European weapons and armour presents leading armour production centers. Lamellar armours, cold steel and firearms acquaint us with the basic stages of arms’ development in the West while the period of the late XVth to XIXth century. The majority of Eastern gunmakers’ creations are presented by artworks by masters of Persia and Turkey, large armour production centers of the East. Shields, daggers, sabres, helmets, chain armours are decorated with gold, silver and jewels.

Many weapons exhibited were brought to Russia in the XVIth and XVIIth centuries as diplomatic gifts.

Plan-scheme:

Showcase 22. European armour and arms of the XVth to XIXth centuries Showcase 23. European armour and arms of the  XVth to XIXth centuries Showcase 24. European armour and arms of the XV to XIXth centuries Showcase 25. Turkish weapons of the XVIth to XVIIth centuries Showcase 26. Iran weapons of the XVIth to XVIIth centuries