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Historical Warfare & Exploration
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Authentic Muromachi Era Samurai Armor | Japanese Warrior Armor Set with Gold Crest & Edo Period Lacing | Circa 1333 – 1573
Authentic Muromachi Era Samurai Armor | Japanese Warrior Armor Set with Gold Crest & Edo Period Lacing | Circa 1333 – 1573
- Regular price
- $17,500.00
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- $17,500.00
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Japanese Samurai Do-Maru Armour with Takeda Clan Crest | 14th–16th Century
Japanese Samurai Do-Maru Armour with Takeda Clan Crest | 14th–16th Century
- Regular price
- $10,000.00
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- $10,000.00
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Continental Concealed Gentleman’s Defense Set | in Velvet “Book Form” Case | Circa 1855–1885
Continental Concealed Gentleman’s Defense Set | in Velvet “Book Form” Case | Circa 1855–1885
- Regular price
- $5,500.00
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- $5,500.00
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German or Dutch Zischägge (Lobster-Tailed Pot Helmet) | Forged Iron Helmet with Nasal Bar | Circa 1630–1670
German or Dutch Zischägge (Lobster-Tailed Pot Helmet) | Forged Iron Helmet with Nasal Bar | Circa 1630–1670
- Regular price
- $5,000.00
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- $5,000.00
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Ancient Etruscan Bronze Sword Sheath | High-Status Warrior Artifact | Circa 900–700 BC
Ancient Etruscan Bronze Sword Sheath | High-Status Warrior Artifact | Circa 900–700 BC
- Regular price
- $5,000.00
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- $5,000.00
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Multi-Generational | Naval & Military Family Archive Strongbox of E.A. Thompson | 1840s to WWI
Multi-Generational | Naval & Military Family Archive Strongbox of E.A. Thompson | 1840s to WWI
- Regular price
- $4,000.00
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- $4,000.00
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Stained Glass - Medieval - with Angel & Lightbox Display | Circa 16th Century
Stained Glass - Medieval - with Angel & Lightbox Display | Circa 16th Century
- Regular price
- $4,000.00
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- $4,000.00
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Iron-Bound Strongbox | Spain or Portugal | Dated 1840 (16th–17th Century Style)
Iron-Bound Strongbox | Spain or Portugal | Dated 1840 (16th–17th Century Style)
- Regular price
- $3,500.00
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- $3,500.00
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E.S. Ritchie Marine Compass in Oak Case | From Yacht Argossy of Lt. Governor Louis Orville Breithaupt | Circa 1925
E.S. Ritchie Marine Compass in Oak Case | From Yacht Argossy of Lt. Governor Louis Orville Breithaupt | Circa 1925
- Regular price
- $3,000.00
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- $3,000.00
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Luristan Iron Short Sword | Ancient Near Eastern Weapon | 750–650 BCE
Luristan Iron Short Sword | Ancient Near Eastern Weapon | 750–650 BCE
- Regular price
- $3,000.00
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- $3,000.00
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Carved Ecclesiastical Stone Fragment Depicting the Crucifixion | Circa 14th–18th Century
Carved Ecclesiastical Stone Fragment Depicting the Crucifixion | Circa 14th–18th Century
- Regular price
- $2,500.00
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- $2,500.00
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Victorian | Brass Field Microscope with Mahogany Case and Interchangeable Lenses | Circa Early–Mid 19th Century
Victorian | Brass Field Microscope with Mahogany Case and Interchangeable Lenses | Circa Early–Mid 19th Century
- Regular price
- $2,000.00
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- $2,000.00
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Qajar Persian Warrior Arm Guard | Gold Koftgari Steel Armor Cuff | Circa 19th Century
Qajar Persian Warrior Arm Guard | Gold Koftgari Steel Armor Cuff | Circa 19th Century
- Regular price
- $2,000.00
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- $2,000.00
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WWII German Pistol – Browning FN Model 1922 (1941–1944)
WWII German Pistol – Browning FN Model 1922 (1941–1944)
- Regular price
- $2,000.00
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- $2,000.00
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European Dagger | Quillon Guard and Ring Pommel | Circa 14th Century
European Dagger | Quillon Guard and Ring Pommel | Circa 14th Century
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- $2,000.00
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- $2,000.00
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East African Court Shield with Embossed and Gilded Mounts | Circa 1870 – 1900
East African Court Shield with Embossed and Gilded Mounts | Circa 1870 – 1900
- Regular price
- $1,750.00
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- $1,750.00
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Antique Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver | Stagecoach Scene Cylinder | Mid-19th Century (1859)
Antique Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver | Stagecoach Scene Cylinder | Mid-19th Century (1859)
- Regular price
- $1,750.00
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- $1,750.00
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Fenton London Percussion Pistol | Antique English Flintlock Conversion Firearm | Circa 1780–1830
Fenton London Percussion Pistol | Antique English Flintlock Conversion Firearm | Circa 1780–1830
- Regular price
- $1,750.00
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- $1,750.00
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Antique Philippine Moro Chainmail Armor with Peaked Sleeves | Circa 19th Century or Earlier
Antique Philippine Moro Chainmail Armor with Peaked Sleeves | Circa 19th Century or Earlier
- Regular price
- $1,500.00
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- $1,500.00
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Bornean Headhunter Sword with Carved Ironwood Hilt and Feathered Scabbard | Circa 1900 – 1930
Bornean Headhunter Sword with Carved Ironwood Hilt and Feathered Scabbard | Circa 1900 – 1930
- Regular price
- $1,500.00
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- $1,500.00
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Pair of Japanese Lacquered Samurai Stirrups | with Cross-in-Circle Mon | Edo–Meiji | Circa 1800–1880
Pair of Japanese Lacquered Samurai Stirrups | with Cross-in-Circle Mon | Edo–Meiji | Circa 1800–1880
- Regular price
- $1,500.00
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- $1,500.00
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Ancient Caspian | Bronze Blade | Circa 2nd to 1st Millennium BCE
Ancient Caspian | Bronze Blade | Circa 2nd to 1st Millennium BCE
- Regular price
- $1,500.00
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- $1,500.00
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Framed Antique Handcuffs & Restraint Collection | 19th–20th Century Police Artifacts
Framed Antique Handcuffs & Restraint Collection | 19th–20th Century Police Artifacts
- Regular price
- $1,500.00
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- $1,500.00
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Browning FN 1906 Triple Safety Model | Early Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol | Belgium | Circa 1912–1914
Browning FN 1906 Triple Safety Model | Early Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol | Belgium | Circa 1912–1914
- Regular price
- $1,500.00
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- $1,500.00
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Colonial American Blacksmith-Made Hanger Short Sword | Circa 1700 – 1775
Colonial American Blacksmith-Made Hanger Short Sword | Circa 1700 – 1775
- Regular price
- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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USS Massachusetts Battleship Hatband Ribbon with Mediterranean Cruise Ephemera Display | Circa Early 1900's
USS Massachusetts Battleship Hatband Ribbon with Mediterranean Cruise Ephemera Display | Circa Early 1900's
- Regular price
- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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Antique Brass Maritime Binnacle Compass with Kerosene Lamp | Nautical Ship’s Navigation Instrument | Late 19th–Early 20th Century
Antique Brass Maritime Binnacle Compass with Kerosene Lamp | Nautical Ship’s Navigation Instrument | Late 19th–Early 20th Century
- Regular price
- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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Japanese Lacquered Samurai Helmet Hat with Gilt Clan Emblem | Circa 18th–19th Century
Japanese Lacquered Samurai Helmet Hat with Gilt Clan Emblem | Circa 18th–19th Century
- Regular price
- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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T. McCormick Factory Keys | Night Watchman Hugh Newell Provenance | Circa 1867–1872
T. McCormick Factory Keys | Night Watchman Hugh Newell Provenance | Circa 1867–1872
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- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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Thomas Jones of Liverpool | Mid-19th Century Alidade Compass | Walnut-Cased Precision Survey Instrument | Mid 19th Century
Thomas Jones of Liverpool | Mid-19th Century Alidade Compass | Walnut-Cased Precision Survey Instrument | Mid 19th Century
- Regular price
- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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New Guinea Highlands Ritual Bone Dagger | Human Humerus with Pigment & Feathers | Circa 19th Century
New Guinea Highlands Ritual Bone Dagger | Human Humerus with Pigment & Feathers | Circa 19th Century
- Regular price
- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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Ancient Mediterranean | Bronze Spearhead | Early Cypriot III | Circa 2500–1900 BCE
Ancient Mediterranean | Bronze Spearhead | Early Cypriot III | Circa 2500–1900 BCE
- Regular price
- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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Small Indo-Persian Dhal | Shield | 19th century
Small Indo-Persian Dhal | Shield | 19th century
- Regular price
- $1,250.00
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- $1,250.00
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The Art of Security | Curated Antique Padlock & Skeleton Key Collection | Circa 19th–Early 20th Century
The Art of Security | Curated Antique Padlock & Skeleton Key Collection | Circa 19th–Early 20th Century
- Regular price
- $1,200.00
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- $1,200.00
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Mechanisms of Secrecy | Antique Padlocks & Keys Curated Display Case | Late 19th to mid-20th Century
Mechanisms of Secrecy | Antique Padlocks & Keys Curated Display Case | Late 19th to mid-20th Century
- Regular price
- $1,200.00
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- $1,200.00
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German Goosewing Hewing Axe | Hand-Forged Iron Blade with Maker’s Marks | 18th – Early 19th Century CE
German Goosewing Hewing Axe | Hand-Forged Iron Blade with Maker’s Marks | 18th – Early 19th Century CE
- Regular price
- $1,200.00
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- $1,200.00
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Collector Insights
Explore key questions about historical warfare and exploration, from samurai armor and ancient weapons to firearms terminology and legendary artifacts. This guide helps you understand the history, function, and cultural significance behind rare military relics.
1
What was samurai armor made of?
Samurai armor was primarily made from iron and leather scales, carefully laced together with silk cords to create flexible yet durable protection. These materials allowed warriors to move freely while still resisting sword strikes and arrows.
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What is the difference between a cuirass and a breastplate?
A breastplate protects only the front of the torso, while a cuirass includes both the front and back plates for full upper-body protection. Historically, cuirasses were widely used in both European and Japanese armor systems.
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What is a dagger and how was it used in historical warfare?
A dagger is a short, pointed blade designed for close combat. In historical warfare, it was often used as a secondary weapon when swords became ineffective, especially in tight or armored encounters.
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What is the meaning of “pinfire” in historical firearms?
“Pinfire” refers to an early type of firearm cartridge that used a small external pin to ignite the powder. Common in the 19th century, pinfire ammunition represents an important step in the evolution of modern firearms technology.
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What is the legend of the ancient sword?
Legends of ancient swords appear across many cultures, often symbolizing power, honor, or divine authority. From samurai blades in Japan to mythic swords in European folklore, these weapons were not only tools of war but also icons of status and belief.
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