Najstarszy inwentarz zbrojowni nieświeskiej (1569)
The oldest inventory of the Nieśwież armoury (1569)

Summary/Abstract: This article descibes Nieśwież armoury (owned by Radzivills) in the half of 16th century. Main source is inventory listed in 1569. In this inventory over 500 elements of arms and armour are mentioned. Among other them 220 defensive weapon, 126 offensive weapon (47 times polearm) and 115 elements of rider’s equipment. In 1569 Radzivill’s armoury contains plate armours, helmets, shields, spears, halberds, battle-axes, black-powder handguns and italian, german and oriental saddles with velvet, leather or cordovan overlay.

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