The Treasury
Great stories and grim tales. Weapons can tell them all. In the Treasury, you will find unique items from all over the world.
The Danish War Museum's Treasury holds weapons and armor from various cultures and eras. Examine the armor of a samurai, the tsar's sabers, or uniforms from the occupation. Thousands of rare war treasures gathered in one place.
Highlights
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The Power, Mystery & Reuse of the Samurai
The Japanese samurai is shrouded in mystery. Traditions and discipline are woven into the warrior's proud spirit. Come and see a samurai armor from 19th century Japan. In fact, parts of the helmet date back to the 17th century since it was common practice for samurais to reuse parts from older armors.
Samurai in Yokohama. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Suziki Shin'ichi.
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Pen with built-in firearms. Photo: Museum of Danish Resistance.
The Pen With a Lethal Signature
It's like something out of a James Bond movie. But it was actually used during World War II. Danish resistance fighters used pens like these with built-in firearms that could fire a single 9 mm bullet from a maximum distance of 5 meters. A perfect secret, deadly weapon.
Pen with built-in firearms. Photo: Museum of Danish Resistance.
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It’s a German Nazi, or Is It?
Thousands of Danes were recruited into the Nazis' military elite unit, the Waffen-SS, and donned a uniform like the one you can see in the exhibition. Here they fought on the Eastern Front in bloody battles against the Soviet Union.
Waffen SS-uniform. Photo: Museum of Danish Resistance.
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Coronation goblet from Nicholas II's coronation. Photo: The Danish War Museum
The Tsar And His Final Toast
It was supposed to be a celebration of pomp and splendor, but it ended ominously. At the coronation feast for the Russian Tsar Nicholas II, 1,400 people are suddenly trampled to death. An ill omen that unfortunately proves to be true. Nicholas II becomes the last Tsar of Russia. See this goblet and countless other items from the Tsar's era.
Coronation goblet from Nicholas II's coronation. Photo: The Danish War Museum
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The King Who United the Danes
Every day Danish King Christian X rode through the streets of Copenhagen. The German Nazi troops had occupied Denmark, and the population found an anchor in the king's daily riding tours. See his iconic riding uniform in the exhibition. Because resources were limited, the king chose to wear his uniform until it was completely worn out.
Christian II on his daily ride. Photo: Museum of Danish Resistance
Bring home a piece of history
End your visit to the Danish War Museum in our museum shop. Here you'll find a large selection of historical books, toys and war gadgets. And you can also buy something sweet for the palate or something to drink.
