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After the halls with edged weapons from all corners of the Ottoman Empire, the halls with armor start.
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Among the armor, there are a number of European helmets, most probably taken as trophies.
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Of course, there is a lot more Ottoman armor, including chamfrons - even one for a camel.
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There are also some nice shields on display, including a beautiful big Abyssinian one.
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It was interesting to see quite a few African items in the museum, including some really nice shields, even if the emphasis is understandably on Ottoman items.
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The armor halls are followed by a couple of halls, dedicated to firearms.
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Here too some of the guns are European, including an unusual 8-barrel English one.
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