Self Defence
Many objects in the Royal Armouries collection have a social relevance today. Perhaps none more so than those in the Self Defence gallery.
Scary Horned Helmet
Tour of Self-defence Gallery
Royal Armouries Grand Military Tattoo
Our annual military extravaganza!
06 September
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Did you know?
No sticky-back plastic
Armour is not just made from iron and steel, but also from bronze, silver, gold, wood, leather, bone, and can be decorated with precious stones and even shells.