Dresden Armoury
Some days ago I have visited Dresden Armoury (Saxony, Germany). Unfortunately, this place is not so famous among collectors of arms and armour. But in 16th-18th century Saxony kings were one of the most rich and powerful rulers in Europe. Dresden Armoury (Rüstkammer) originated as a collection of personal possessions belonging to the dukes and electors of Saxony. The countless items in the Rüstkammer include European and oriental weapons, horse equipment, courtly costumes. The ornately decorated suites of armour for man and horse, helmets and shields, ornamental edged weapons such as swords, rapiers, sabers and daggers, battleaxes and maces, as well as rifles and pistols, were intended not only for protection of the Saxon rulers but also as a means of enhancing their prestige.
Entry price to the museum is just 3 Euro and you may spend there a whole day without getting bored.
I have tried to make several photos. Unfortunately bad light and official restrictions make it impossible to make good quality pictures. But, anyway, this is better than nothing…
There are a lot of European arms and armour (of exceptional quality and condition), some Ottoman, Persian, Japanese, etc. pieces and also lot of swords with oriental blades and European dresses…
Here are some examples of oriental arms: Keris with the solid gold dress and Ottoman arms.
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