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Welcome to the collection of images dedicated to military armor — diverse protective gear used in combat conditions throughout human history. Military armor includes a complete set of protective equipment designed to shield a warrior's body from blows, arrows, stabbing and cutting weapons, as well as other battlefield hazards.

This selection features images of various types of armor spanning a wide chronological range — from ancient bronze and iron cuirasses to medieval plate armors and protective elements from the Renaissance era. In addition to full or partial protective clothing, including breastplates, helmets, greaves, vambraces, plate and chainmail items, the collection also contains examples of specialized protective systems for specific types of combat or military units.

The physical characteristics of military armor depend on the era, available technologies, and materials: metal, leather, textile padding, and combinations of these components. The environments where armor is used vary from battlefields and siege fortifications to training grounds and military parades. Typical designs reflect a balance between maximum protection and functionality, allowing the warrior to maintain mobility and endurance in combat.

Special attention is given to structural elements such as joint connections that provide flexibility, ventilation openings, and added reinforcements in vulnerable areas. The collection also features armor from various regional and cultural traditions, highlighting the diversity of military technologies worldwide.

The images cover a range of settings, including displays of armor on people, in museums, during reenactments, as well as demonstrations of armor from different angles and details of patterns and decorations. Additionally, seasonal changes in appearance are depicted — for example, traces of rust, polishing, or weathering effects.

This collection serves as a valuable resource for studying the historical evolution of military armor and its functional features within the context of the development of warfare and soldier protection.

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Two Roman legionaries in full armor on the streets of an ancient city

Roman Legionaries in the Atmosphere of an Ancient City