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Typical weapons and armour used in European warfare in the 16th century and by conquistadors in the New World. (Grand Master's Palace Armoury, Valletta, Malta)
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Reed, P. A. (2022, July 19). European 16th Century Armour. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16165/european-16th-century-armour/
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