Ottoman 15th to 16th century mirror armour is commonly referred to as "Krug", while the name for the same type of armour in Russia is зерцало (zertsalo), and the modern technical term is зерцальный доспех (zertsal'niy dospekh), from the Russian зерцальный (zertsal'niy) – "mirror"; and Russian: доспех ...

The army of the Ottoman Empire was different from those found in the kingdoms of Europe. Cavalry was the main constituent of their forces. Full plate armor was eschewed for lighter mail shirts or segmented plates. This reflected their preference for the more mobile tactics used in battle as well as the heat they had to deal with in local climes.

Military forces of the Ottoman Empire used a variety of weapons throughout the centuries. The armoury in Topkapı Palace has a large collection showing select items.

A subcategory of Islamic armor which rose to prominence along with the religion, Ottoman armor is characterized by being lighter in weight and less restrictive than its European counterparts. Not only does this lend itself to the Islamic preference for speed and maneuverability, but it is well suited for fighting in desert climates.

2004年10月1日 · The expression “Islamic arms and armor” is a term often somewhat restrictively applied to arms and armor of the Mamluk period (1250–1517) in Egypt and Syria, the Ottoman empire (ca. 1299–1922), the Near East, especially Persia, and those areas of India under Mughal rule (1526–1858).

2024年7月10日 · Armor and defensive gear played a crucial role in Ottoman warfare, with Sipahi armor providing cavalry protection, and mail and scale armor serving as vital components for foot soldiers. Shields and helmets were integral parts of Ottoman armory, offering essential protection on the battlefield.

Some examples of Ottoman armour from the Topkapi as well as some from other collections are analysed, and their technology is discussed. The subject of this study are three helmets from the Medieval fund of the National Archaeological Institute with Museum (NAIM) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

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