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MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN ARMOR

  
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The topor. Military axe, or toporok, generally a ceremonial weapon. The ceremonial (ambasador's) topor was made from ordinary and damask steel decorated with silver and gold appliques. The handle of the topor was covered with jewels. However, sometimes gilded copper was suitable. These were carried by the tsar's ceremonial bodyguard - the Rinda.

  
     

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