The Arms and Armour Society

The Arms and Armour Society is one of the leading groups in the world of those concerned with the study, collection and preservation of arms and armour.

Formed in 1950 by a small group of dedicated enthusiasts to further the study of arms and armour it brings together scholars, collectors, professional experts and all who share this common interest

Membership benefits:

If you take pleasure in the collection or study of armour, swords, firearms and other arms, it will be greatly increased by membership of this Society.

Two categories of membership are open to you:

To learn more about the Society visit their website.

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A guided Ghost Walk around Fort Nelson.

04 December

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Longest-range gun ever built

In WW I Germany built the longest-range gun ever. Its 100kg projectile travelled 122km, and left the muzzle at 1500 metres per second and reached a height of around 40km. About 6 times faster and 4 times higher than an average transatlantic passenger jet.

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