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Caucasian military gear consists of numerous elements, including cartridge belts, gaziri (bullet pouches), and nagaikas (whips), which are used by soldiers to perform combat tasks.

Military Gear

Gaziri are round, hollow tubes made of wood or reed, typically measuring 8-10 cm in height.

Gaziri

In small powder containers known as cartridge belts, high-quality gunpowder was stored and poured onto the shelf of a rifle or pistol.

Cartridge Belts

The nagaika was used as a weapon when a saber or shashka was broken or lost.

Nagaikas

The Kabardian or Circassian saddle is a type of archak. The word "archak" refers to the saddle frame or its structure.

Saddle

Stirrups assisted the rider in mounting the horse and maintaining balance while riding.

Stirrups

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Caucasian weapons are a unique monument of material culture and a tangible embodiment of the history of the Caucasus

Caucasian Weapons of the 16th-20th Centuries

Household items of the Caucasus have become historical relics. These include dishes, musical instruments, tools, jewelry, and elements of women's clothing

Household Items

The military equipment of the Caucasus consists of numerous elements, including naturski (leather belts), gaziri (swords), and nagaykas (whips), which are used by servicemen to perform combat tasks

Military equipment items

The peoples of the Caucasus have long been distinguished by their unique national costumes, which were not only elements of clothing...

Clothing