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MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN ARMOR

  
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Detail of the inteerlocked rings that form the basis of a kolchuga or pantsir. Note that these are formed of flat washers rather than round wire. That is a less expensive method. Each is stamped with a prayer for the protection of the wearer..

 
     

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