Ottoman history brought to life at Vienna war museum
Sep 23, 20174:08 pm +03 +03:00
Ottoman history brought to life at Vienna war museum
Sultan Mustafa II's seal with the words "Mehmet Han's son Mustafa, always victorious" engraved on it.
"Kalpak"s were traditional headpieces worn by Ottoman soldiers.
Ottoman soldiers were skilled archers, and continued to use bows and arrows in the 17th century.
An embossment from WWI with the silhouette of Enver Pasha (on the left), and another embossment depicting an Ottoman soldier and a star and crescent (on the right).
Photo shows an embossment (on the left) featuring the flags of the 4 alliance nations in WWI.
Photo shows daggers used by the Ottoman army.
Photo shows a prayer rug Ottoman soldiers used during the 2nd Vienna Siege.
Photo shows an anti-aircraft weapon from WWII.
Christian Ortner, the director of the Museum of Military History in Vienna.
