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Background imageMercenary Collection: Artificial hand of Goetz von Berlichingen

Artificial hand of Goetz von Berlichingen
Prosthethic hand and arm of Gottfried (Goetz) von Berlichingen (1480 1562), also known as Goetz of the Iron Hand, a German Imperial Knight and mercenary. Date: 1868

Background imageMercenary Collection: Theatre, Mercenary Mary 1925, Nerman

Theatre, Mercenary Mary 1925, Nerman
Mercenary Mary, a successful comedy, playing at the London Hippodrome, staring Mr A. W. Baskcomb, Frank Masters, Peggy O Neil (Mary) Lew Hearn, June and Sonnie Hale

Background imageMercenary Collection: Skeleton of Death about to spear a Swiss soldier

Skeleton of Death about to spear a Swiss soldier on a battlefield, as another skeletal drummer advances behind them. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by

Background imageMercenary Collection: Mercenary Mary, New Theatre, Cambridge

Mercenary Mary, New Theatre, Cambridge
Mercenary Mary, a musical comedy at the New Theatre, Cambridge, previously at the London Hippodrome. circa 1925

Background imageMercenary Collection: Mercenary soldiers. Landsknechte

Mercenary soldiers. Landsknechte. Engraving after etching by Daniel Hopfer, 1530. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageMercenary Collection: Modern era. Mercenary soldiers: Swiss. Engraving

Modern era. Mercenary soldiers: Swiss. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageMercenary Collection: Almogavars. 13th-14th centuries. Engraving

Almogavars. 13th-14th centuries. Engraving
The Christian Kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula. Almogavars. 13th-14th centuries. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Background imageMercenary Collection: A scene from Mercenary Mary at the London Hippodrome (1925) Date: 1925

A scene from Mercenary Mary at the London Hippodrome (1925) Date: 1925

Background imageMercenary Collection: A scene from Fallen Angels at the Globe Theatre, London (1925)

A scene from Fallen Angels at the Globe Theatre, London (1925) with Tallulah Bankhead and Edna Best Date: 1925

Background imageMercenary Collection: Peggy O Neill to star in Mercenary Mary at London Hippodrome

Peggy O Neill to star in Mercenary Mary at London Hippodrome
Peggy O Neill (1898-1960), Irish-born theatre actress and entertainer pictured with a Pekingese puppy in The Sketch at the time she was appearing in Mercenary Mary at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1926

Background imageMercenary Collection: German soldiers wearing harem pants, late 16th century

German soldiers wearing harem pants, late 16th century. Chief sutler with his arms raised, and infantry chief in armour and helmet with short staff. From color pen drawings in the possession of C

Background imageMercenary Collection: London health club 1926

London health club 1926
A group of Hippodrome women from Mercenary Mary enjoying a sun bath, opened in Albemarle Street, London Date: 1926

Background imageMercenary Collection: Portrait of a Condottiere by Giovanni Bellini

Portrait of a Condottiere by Giovanni Bellini
Portrait on wood of a Condottiere (a leader or member of a troop of mercenaries, especially in Italy) by Giovanni Bellini (circa 1430-1516) Date: circa 1485

Background imageMercenary Collection: The Cook, c. 1570, by Giuseppe Arcimboldo

The Cook, c. 1570, by Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593). Italian painter. The Cook, c. 1570. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Background imageMercenary Collection: Gottfried Goetz von Berlichingen, died 1562

Gottfried Goetz von Berlichingen, died 1562.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageMercenary Collection: Arnaut soldier, Ottoman Empire

Arnaut soldier, Ottoman Empire
An Arnaut Soldier, viewed from the rear, with a musket slung over his shoulder. He carries a tobacco pipe with a very long stem in his right hand

Background imageMercenary Collection: Mercenaries embarking from Hesse to America. 1776

Mercenaries embarking from Hesse to America. 1776. Copperplate engraving of the time

Background imageMercenary Collection: Gotz Von Berlichingen

Gotz Von Berlichingen
GOTZ VON BERLICHINGEN German mercenary knight. Date: 1480 - 1562

Background imageMercenary Collection: Sword of a German mercenary, early 16th century

Sword of a German mercenary, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageMercenary Collection: Crucified mercenary from Frankfurt Cathedral, 16th century

Crucified mercenary from Frankfurt Cathedral, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageMercenary Collection: Italian man of arms, 16th century

Italian man of arms, 16th century.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard from Georges Duplessiss Historical Costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries

Background imageMercenary Collection: Filippo Scolari

Filippo Scolari
FILIPPO SCOLARI Italian condottiere (mercenary) who sided with emperor Sigismund against the Hussite rebellion. Date: 1369 - 1426

Background imageMercenary Collection: COLLEONI, Bartolomeo (1400-1475). Italian condottiero

COLLEONI, Bartolomeo (1400-1475). Italian condottiero. Painting. ITALY. Florence. Pitti Palace

Background imageMercenary Collection: Programme cover for Mercenary Mary, 1925

Programme cover for Mercenary Mary, 1925
Programme cover for Mercenary Mary staged at the London Hippodrome, 1925. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1925

Background imageMercenary Collection: Costume / Men / Mercenar1530

Costume / Men / Mercenar1530
A mercenary soldier, possibly German, in stripy costume with sword, relaxing in an inn with a large tankard of beer: the dice on the floor show that he has been gambling

Background imageMercenary Collection: Sir John Hawkwood

Sir John Hawkwood
SIR JOHN HAWKWOOD English mercenary soldier in Italy, serving sometimes in the White Company, or in the Holy Company, or freelance for or against the Pope


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