Russian Arms and Armour

Russian Arms and Armour brings together a rich selection of historic weapons from the collections of the Armoury in the Moscow Kremlin and the Historical Museum in Moscow. This digital PDF edition offers an illustrated survey of Russian arms and armour as both functional equipment and works of decorative art. With 164 illustrations, 133 in colour, the book can be downloaded instantly after purchase.

The volume is edited by Yuri Miller, with a selection and introduction by Alexander Sedov and Mikhail Portnov. It was published by Aurora Art Publishers, Leningrad, and remains a valuable reference for collectors and historians.

Book Overview

Russian Arms and Armour traces the craft of Russian armourers from the Middle Ages to modern times. It draws on the collections of the Moscow Kremlin Armoury and the Historical Museum in Moscow. The book focuses on the high artistic quality of weapons, rather than their purely functional aspects.

Topics include helmets, mail, plate armour, shields, swords, sabres, pole-axes, and firearms. Each section places the objects in historical context and explains their decorative features. The result is a broad view of Russian applied art and military history.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The evolution of Russian defensive and offensive weapons from the medieval period onward.
• Detailed examples of helmets, mail, plate armour, shields, swords, sabres, pole-axes, and firearms.
• The ornamental techniques and decorative traditions used by Russian armourers.
• Historical notes on the Kremlin Armoury and other major Russian arms collections.
• 164 illustrations, with 133 colour plates, accompanied by scholarly notes and original photography.

Why This Book Matters

Arms and armour are significant historical witnesses. Many surviving pieces carry the marks of makers, dates, owners, and places of origin. This edition presents these objects as works of applied art, showing their technical and artistic importance.

The book is a useful resource for art lovers, students of Russian history, and collectors of military antiques.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, and no physical item will be shipped. Access to the file is provided after purchase. The PDF can be read on compatible tablets, desktop readers, mobile devices, and reading apps that support PDF files.

FAQ

How do I get my book after purchase? You will receive an instant download link after your purchase is complete.

Will a printed copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, so nothing will be posted to you.

Which devices are supported? The PDF works with suitable Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps.

Add this illustrated historical survey to your digital library and explore the craft of Russian arms and armour.