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Albrecht Durers RhinocerosAn Indian rhinoceros, is the largest of the Asian species, as depicted by Albrecht Durer. It has a thick, dark grey hide, which folds like armour
Scipio Africanus meeting Hannibal at Battle of ZamaSECOND PUNIC WAR : the Roman general and statesman Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus meets the Carthaginian leader Hannibal before defeating him at the Battle of Zama, near Carthage in North Africa
Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, oil on canvas by an unknown artist after Robert Walker, c.1640. Date: c.1640
Don Quixote riding with Sancho PanzaA scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title rides with his companion Sancho Panza along a mountain pass
Ancient Roman costume from the time of the late Roman Republic -- warriors, legionnaires (infantry soldiers), a cavalryman, a centurion, an emperor in purple (red), an ensign bearer
St. George patron saint of EnglandOur Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928
King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415. 1415
Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806
Territorial Army poster - Inter-war periodFor England and Freedom! Join the Territorial Army. Recruitment poster Number 8. Chromolithograph after Lance Cattermole, published by His Majestys Stationery Office, 1938. Date: 1938
Oliver CromwellOLIVER CROMWELL English soldier and statesman
Richard II interrupting a tournamentRichard II stopping a tournament between Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, and Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford -- a scene which comes at the beginning of Shakespeares play
Chukchi Warrior in ArmorA Chukchi warrior of north- eastern Siberia, in a remarkable suit of armour apparently made from woven reeds. His wife and child admire him
Minerva Victorious over ignoranceMinervas Victorious over Ignorance. Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611). Oil on canvas
St Joan by Pauline BaynesJoan of Arc (1412? - 1431), or Jeanne d Arc, French heroine, painted by Pauline Baynes in full armour riding a steed and carrying a standard with the fleur de lys
Crusaders Near JerusalemCrusaders under Richard I gain sight of Jerusalem, though they were unable to seize it from the Saracens
House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSRHouse to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR
Hundred Years War. 1337 to 1453. Battle. Miniature. 15th cHundred Years War. Conflicts waged from 1337 to 1453, pitted the Kingdom of England against the Valois Capetians for control of the French throne. Battle. Miniature. 15th century
Prince Rupert at OxfordPrince Rupert and his troops march confidently through Oxford
Edward I removing the Stone of SconeKing Edward I of England removing the legendary " stone of destiny" from Scone in Scotland
Gilles De RaisGILLES DE RAIS Marshal of France, and alleged magician
De Vere, Earl OxfordAUBREY (ALBERIC) DE VERE 2ND EARL OF OXFORD Lord High Chamberlain of England, with Adelizia, his consort. He is depicted in full suit mail. Date: - 1215
Richard III at BosworthRichard III fights on horseback during the Battle of Bosworth
Cortes & Marina 1519Cortes, accompanied by his interpreter Dona Marina, receives the Mexican embassy
Scottish Border RaidersScottish raiders cross the border
Costume / Men / GladiatorA Roman gladiator fully equipped for the arena, with body armour, a large curved shield, helmet and dagger
Chaliapin / Don QuixoteFYODOR IVANOVICH CHALIAPIN Russian opera singer as Don Quichotte (Don Quixote)
Lord Byron in the uniform of a Greek patriotGeorge Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788-1824) in the uniform of a Greek patriot, including a cavalry helmet which he designed himself, based on descriptions of armour in Homers Iliad
Archers on horseback, Central AsiaWarrior archers (Batyrs) on horseback, Central Asia (Kazakhstan area)
The Prince and Princess by Florence Mary Anderson" The Prince and Princess by Florence Mary Anderson. " We are so glad you could come to our party, said Lady Arabella, in Adventures in Magic Land from Dorothy Black." 1917
Ancient Assyrian CostumeANCIENT ASSYRIA Weaponry and armour of Warriors, the King in his court regalia and ready for battle and the costume of his body guard. Date: B.C
Normandy Duke RolloROLLO, DUKE OF NORMANDY Norse invader of France who, preferring the climate to that of the North, establishes himself in France
Diana, Princess of Wales in St Columb, CornwallDiana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997), chatting to a member of the 650th anniversary Pageant cast during a visit to St Columb, Cornwall
Pauline Mailhac - Austrian Soprano - Role of BrunhildePauline Mailhac (1858-1946) - Austrian Operatic Soprano. Photograph of her farewell performance in Wagners Gotterdammerung on 15th June 1901 in the role of Brunhilde - Karlsruhe Opera. Date: 1901
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Engraving. ColoredHernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Engraving by A. Carretero in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1884. Colored
Knight Templar, knight and BishopKnight Templar stands on a Mediterranean shore, wearing the red cross on his cloak authorised by pope Eugenius III in 1146. Knight in chainmail, robe and holding shield and sword, and bishop
Myth / Iliad / PatroclusPatroclus, when his friend Achilles refuses to fight, dons his armour and goes into battle, only to be slain by Hector
RICHARD I 1157 - 1199RICHARD I, THE LIONHEART Depicted riding into battle, broadsword in hand, armoured from head to foot. His shield bears three lions passant, the English Kings royal symbol
Don Quixote attacks a windmillA scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title attacks a windmill, believing it to be an enemy giant
Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar. Date: 1924
Ancient Roman armour and weaponsAncient Roman armour on a statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Vatican 1, Shield, sword and other weapons used by the ancient Romans from a column 2, and Roman helmet owned by Cavaceppi 3
F Percy Wild, A Haunted Place
Items of interior decoration at the seat of Sir Savile Crossley - Somerleyton Hall near Lowestoft - Household Gods. These include a marble statue of Sir Savile as a boy, a bronze figure of Atalanta
Advertisement for Hennessy cognac. Date: circa 1930s
Sir Martin Frobisher (1535-1594). Engraving. ColoredSir Martin Frobisher (1535-1594). English seaman. Engraving. 19th century. Colored
Types of war bombs in use by G. H. DavisInstruments of destruction: types of war bombs in use during the Second World War. A comparative chart showing the various types, including the incendiary, the high explosive, the armour piercing
St George / Knight&rumleysSAINT GEORGE On horseback, slaying the dragon
Knightly VigilA knights vigil at arms
Return of Don Quixote and Sancho PanzaThe return of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza -- Sancho kneels and raises his arms, no doubt relieved to be back home
King Duncan I of Scotland (reigned 1034-1040). He is thought to have died in battle, though in Shakespeares play he is murdered in his sleep by Macbeth
Cortes destroying his fleet. Colored engravingHernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J
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Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c. ). RomanAmphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c.). Roman art. Late Empire. Mosaic. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology
Chicago StockyardsCattle awaiting slaughter in the Union Stock Yards, Chicago - note the boards for Armour and Swift
Philip Ii / Macedon / ChapmaKING PHILIP OF MACEDON Greek ruler and soldier, conquered all Greece and defeated the Persians; father of Alexander
King Charles I - PlayersCharles I of England
Ancient Dog Armour - 2A dog in armour, to protect it against the slings and arrows of human combat
Robert, Comte D artoisROBERT DE FRANCE, comte d ARTOIS brother of Louis IX, military leader
Cinderella & PrinceThe Prince is charmed by this unknown beauty and offers her gifts of fruit. He hardly acknowledges the presence of the other ladies at the ball
Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall. Wielding "saucepan lids", sickle and chain
The Bishop of Durhams charge on the English side at the Battle of Falkirk, 22 July 1298, part of the First War of Scottish Independence. Anthony Bek was Bishop of Durham and Patriarch of Jerusalem
Roman legionaries in armour building fortifications. One cuts wood with an axe, other bring lime in baskets, stones and timbers. From Trajans Column. Fortificazioni
Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers throwing rocks and boiling oil
Scythian armour and weaponsScythian breastplate, shield, helmet and maces from the Column of Theodosius in Constantinople (Istanbul). Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his
Musket exercises. Taken from John Blackwells Account of the Artillery Company. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale
Prince Eugene of Savoy, military commanderPrince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), military commander. early 18th century
Young Henry VIII (1491 - 1547), wearing full armour on horseback. Date: circa 1530s
Ramon Berenguer IV. Count of Barcelona (1131-1162). Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona. Montjuic Castle Military Museum
Ramon Berenguer I (1023-1076). Count of Barcelona and Girona (1035-1076). Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona. Montjuic Castle Military Museum
Edward III on a battlefieldEdward III, King of England (1312-1377, reigned 1327-1377). Seen here on a battlefield in France. Date: 1312 - 1377
Tournament joustThey rode at full gallop till they met
British Ballad, Chevy-ChaseCHEVY-CHASE. Popular British Ballad telling the story of a large hunt, lead by Percy, the Earl of Northumberland which was interpreted as an invasion of Scotland by the Scottish Earl of Douglas who
At the Oval / Ally SloperAlly Sloper bats at the Oval against Australia, dressed in medieval armour for protection
Salisbury / W LongespeeEffigy of William Longuespee, 1st Earl of Salisbury in Salisbury Cathedral
Allied Troops landing in Normandy; Second World War, 1944Photograph showing Allied troops and armour moving up one of the Normandy beaches, shortly after D-Day, 6th June 1944. At the top of the image a barrage balloon can be seen
New type of light tank demonstrated at AldershotA group of small machines with a pill-box turret, working over rough ground at Aldershot
Joan of Arc / ButtreJOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour on the battlefield
John of Gaunt / Oval EngJOHN OF GAUNT Duke of Lancaster Fourth son of Edward III and brother of the Black Prince
Costume / Men / Saxon ChiefA Saxon warrior chief, fully equipped for battle in helmet and body armour, and carrying a long spear
Costume / 13th C NobilityA medieval nobleman and his wife: he wears armour and carries a sword; her plain white dress is decorated with embroidery and ermine
Warwick / Kingmaker / RousRichard Neville, Earl of Warwick (" the Kingmaker" )
Earl of Warwick-KingmakAct V, Scene II (Part III) A field of battle, near Barnet; Warwick, with Somerset & Oxford, shortly before his death
Battle of Homildon HillThe Battle of Homildon Hill, where the English under Sir Henry Hotspur Percy, with George Dunbar, Earl of March defeated the Scots, taking Douglas prisoner
Charles Stuart / TocqueCHARLES EDWARD STUART Known as The Young Pretender wearing armour
Don Quixote relives his past gloriesA scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title relives his past glories, surrounded by objects from his travels. To dream the impossible dream
