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armour decorated with the embossed face of a lion decorated with gold details

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Close up of sword hilt with gold decoration

Highlights 

Treasures from 700 years of collecting arms and armour

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Detail of a shoulder shield showing leaf decoration

Armour 

How did people and animals protect themselves?

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A long silver sword lying horizontal

Swords 

Long blades used for striking, thrusting and cutting

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Black gun

Firearms 

From pocket sized pistols to mass produced military guns

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A large gun with big wheels

Artillery 

Bringing out the big guns

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