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Background imageMilitia Collection: UVF - Ulster Volunteer Force Poster

UVF - Ulster Volunteer Force Poster
Notice posted by the Ulster Volunteer Force intending to quell speculation that its founding was a direct violent challenge to those of differing views within Ulster

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) No pasaran!

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) No pasaran! (They Shall not Pass). Poster in honour of the popular militia (July 1936)

Background imageMilitia Collection: Gravestone in the Graveyard of Winchester Cathedral

Gravestone in the Graveyard of Winchester Cathedral
Gravestone of Thomas Thetcher, a Grenadier in the North Regiment of the Hampshire Militia who died of a violent fever contracted by drinking Small Beer when hot on 12th May 1764

Background imageMilitia Collection: Members of a Republican Militia; Spanish Civil War, 1936

Members of a Republican Militia; Spanish Civil War, 1936
Photograph showing two female members of a Republican militia unit taking a break on their march towards the frontline in the Guadarrama Mountains, 1936

Background imageMilitia Collection: Militia Company of District VIII under the Command of Captai

Militia Company of District VIII under the Command of Captai
Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670). Dutch painter. Militia Company of District VIII under the Command of Captain Roelof Bicker, 1643. Detail. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spain. Civil War. Militia men

Spain. Civil War. Militia men
Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Campaign for the defense of Madrid (autumn 1936). Bataillon of women's militia. Engraving

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Adelante luchadores

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Adelante luchadores de la libertad! (Go Ahead Freedom Fighters!). Poster of the anarchist organization CNT-AIT-FAI

Background imageMilitia Collection: Turkish Zeibek warriors - Izmir, Turkey

Turkish Zeibek warriors - Izmir, Turkey. Zeibeks or sometimes Zeybeks were irregular militia and guerilla fighters living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire. Date: 1901

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El analfabetismo

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El analfabetismo ciega el espiritu. Soldado instruyete (Spirit is blinded by analphabetism. Soldier, get instructed). Poster edited by the Militia of Culture. SPAIN

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spain. Civil War. Miliciano! Antes morir que

Spain. Civil War. Miliciano! Antes morir que retroceder (Militia man! Rather die than retreat). Poster of the Republican side. Painting

Background imageMilitia Collection: Ethiopian Chief Fitaurari Mangasha and his warriors

Ethiopian Chief Fitaurari Mangasha and his warriors
Ethiopian Commander of the Spearhead Fitaurari (General) Mangasha (with shield centre right) and his fearsome band of warriors pictured in the Arbaate Asmera neighbourhood of Asmara, Eritrea

Background imageMilitia Collection: Militia or Marine Pattern. 78 in flintlock musket, 1759

Militia or Marine Pattern. 78 in flintlock musket, 1759
Militia or Marine Pattern.78 in flintlock musket, 1759; 42 in barrel, iron ramrod, no escutcheon or tail-pipe. Date: 1759

Background imageMilitia Collection: NORTH AMERICAN CAMPAIGN BATTLE OF LAKE GEORGE A French-Italian force successfully ambush British militia

NORTH AMERICAN CAMPAIGN BATTLE OF LAKE GEORGE A French-Italian force successfully ambush British militia, but fail to take the British camp Date: 8 September 1755

Background imageMilitia Collection: Training Ship Concord, Seattle, Washington, USA

Training Ship Concord, Seattle, Washington, USA
The Training Ship Concord, used by the Washington Naval Militia and the National Guard Armory, Seattle, Washington, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMilitia Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Mirditor chiefs

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Mirditor chiefs inspecting mountain cottages. Engraving by Charles Baude. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877

Background imageMilitia Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Ottoman irregular

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Ottoman irregular troops, the bashi-bazouk. Engraving. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877

Background imageMilitia Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Burial of a Serbian

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Burial of a Serbian volunteer. Engraving by Vierge. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877

Background imageMilitia Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Serbian irregular troops

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Serbian irregular troops. Engraving. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877

Background imageMilitia Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Herzegovinian family

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Herzegovinian family attacked by the Turks. Engraving. La Guerra de Oriente. Volume I. 1877

Background imageMilitia Collection: Franco-German War (1870-1871). France. Departure

Franco-German War (1870-1871). France. Departure of the 10th regiment of the National Guard for the outposts. Engraving by Trichon

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War. Anarchist poster of the CNT-FAI

Spanish Civil War. Anarchist poster of the CNT-FAI by Tony Vidal (1936). Painting. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Background imageMilitia Collection: RT. Hon. Sir Geo. H. Perley, K. C. M. G

RT. Hon. Sir Geo. H. Perley, K. C. M. G
A portrait painting of Sir George Halsey Perley

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War. Allisteu-vos a les milicies

Spanish Civil War. Allisteu-vos a les milicies antifeixistes (Join the Antifascist Militia). Propaganda poster from the Republican side. UGT (Spanish General Union of Workers). Author: Oliva Perotes

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). People in Arms

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). People in Arms, double page of the French press dedicated to the republican army

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War Republican Soldiers Going To

Spanish Civil War Republican Soldiers Going To
spanish, civil, war, republican, soldiers, going, to, the, front, spain, salamanca, archivo, historico, nacional, horizontal, black, and, white, b, w, outdoor, daylight, exterior, outside, daytime

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Irun. Militia

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Irun. Militia at the Loyola bridge

Background imageMilitia Collection: SPAIN. Brihuega. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)

SPAIN. Brihuega. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Republican troops in the square of Brihuega celebrating the victory in the battle of Guadalajara (1938). SPAIN. Barcelona

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Milicianos!

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Milicianos! No dsperdicieis municiones, viveres ni energias (Militia! Don't waste neither munitions, provisions nor energies)

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Madrid 7 de noviembre

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Madrid 7 de noviembre de 1936 (Madrid 7th November 1936). Poster edited in Valencia, with drawing by Tomas. Litography. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spain. Civil War. Por las milicias (For)

Spain. Civil War. Por las milicias (For)
Spain. Civil War. Por las milicias (For the militia). Postrer of the anarchist organization CNT-FAI made by Ricard Obiols. Painting. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Dead militia men

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Dead militia men during the defence of Irun (September 1936). SPAIN. Madrid. Fundacion de Estudios Libertarios Anselmo Lorenzo (FAL)

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Militia marching

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Militia marching to the front at the beggining of war

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Sacking scene

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Sacking scene. Illustration by Carlos Saenz de Tejada. Drawing

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Defensar Madrid

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Defensar Madrid es defensar Catalunya (To defend Madrid is to defend Catalonia). Poster

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War Me As A Volunteer I Do What

Spanish Civil War Me As A Volunteer I Do What
spanish, civil, war, me, as, a, volunteer, i, do, what, want, caricature, published, in, the, magazine, l'esquella, de, la, torratxa, vertical, upright, black, and, white, b, w, woman, with

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Alistaos en las

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Alistaos en las milicias del POUM (Join the POUM militia). Poster by Siwe (1936)

Background imageMilitia Collection: Women of the Republican Militia; Spanish Civil War 1936

Women of the Republican Militia; Spanish Civil War 1936
Two female members of the Republican Militia, wearing greatcoats and holding rifles, pictured in Madrid, 1936. Date: 1936

Background imageMilitia Collection: The Mayor of Madrid making a speech; Spanish Civil War 1936

The Mayor of Madrid making a speech; Spanish Civil War 1936
The Mayor of Madrid, Pietro Rico, making a speech to newly enrolled members of the Republican Militia, Madrid, 1936

Background imageMilitia Collection: A member of the Republican Women's Militia

A member of the Republican Women's Militia, on guard duty in Madrid, at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War 1936. Date: 1936

Background imageMilitia Collection: Men of the Nationalist Militia

Men of the Nationalist Militia, under the command of General Emilio Mola, in the city of Burgos, northern Spain, July 1936

Background imageMilitia Collection: One of the members of the Volunteer Women's Militia

One of the members of the Volunteer Women's Militia, pictured in Madrid, 1936. Militias, such as this one, performed valuable service for the Republican Government in the Spanish Civil War

Background imageMilitia Collection: Satirical cartoon, A Senatus Consultum

Satirical cartoon, A Senatus Consultum. Napoleon is making his will and consulting the Devil about his fate. The Devil carries a flaming plaque: Death Bonaparte Death'

Background imageMilitia Collection: CARLIST SUPPORTER POSTER

CARLIST SUPPORTER POSTER
Young and old stand together with pride as members of the Requetes, the Carlist militia movement who wanted a return to a traditionalist ultra- Catholic monarchy Date: 1937

Background imageMilitia Collection: The Roman Gate in Milan, 1800s

The Roman Gate in Milan, 1800s. Rebuilt in the 16th century by architect Leopoldo Polack. Porta Romana di Milano

Background imageMilitia Collection: Headstone of Private Richard le Page, 26 March 1918

Headstone of Private Richard le Page, 26 March 1918
Le Page, who was 42 years old, was in the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry. He is buried in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. The Regiment was formed at the end of 1916 from the Guernsey Militia

Background imageMilitia Collection: Cartoon, A Bit of Animated Nature

Cartoon, A Bit of Animated Nature, the Protectionist Cuckoo in the Hedge Sparrows Nest

Background imageMilitia Collection: The Rifle Quadrille, by C H R Marriott

The Rifle Quadrille, by C H R Marriott
Promotional music sheet for The Rifle Quadrilles of 1859 by C. H. R. Marriott. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

Background imageMilitia Collection: The Ladies Rifle Corps Polka, by F. Bernard

The Ladies Rifle Corps Polka, by F. Bernard
Promotional music sheet for The Ladies Rifle Corps Polka of 1860 by F. Bernard. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

Background imageMilitia Collection: The Irresistible Rifle Corps Polka, by C C Amos

The Irresistible Rifle Corps Polka, by C C Amos
Promotional music sheet for The Irresistible Rifle Corps Polka of 1860 by C. C. Amos. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

Background imageMilitia Collection: Form, Girls, Form, by John E Astes and Carlo Minasi

Form, Girls, Form, by John E Astes and Carlo Minasi
Promotional music sheet for Form, Girls, Form song of 1860 by John E. Astes, and Carlo Minasi, sung by Miss Kate Harley. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

Background imageMilitia Collection: The Young Recruit by Stephen Glover

The Young Recruit by Stephen Glover
Promotional music sheet for The Young Recruit Quadrille of 1858 by Stephen Glover

Background imageMilitia Collection: America - Marion, American Marauder in Camp

America - Marion, American Marauder in Camp
Francis Marion And His Militiamen In Camp During The American War of Independence. Date: 1780

Background imageMilitia Collection: America - Rebel Crowd at Springfield with the black flag

America - Rebel Crowd at Springfield with the black flag
Rebel Crowd at Springfield with the black flag. Date: 1774

Background imageMilitia Collection: Oglethorpe Fails in Attack on St. Augustine

Oglethorpe Fails in Attack on St. Augustine
Part of the War of Jenkins Ear between Great Britain and Spain, James Oglethorpe led a band of English soldiers, militia, and Chickasaw and Creek Nation soldiers

Background imageMilitia Collection: William Pitt drilling militia at Walmer Castle, when a French invasion was expected

William Pitt drilling militia at Walmer Castle, when a French invasion was expected Date: 1803

Background imageMilitia Collection: Chinese military uniforms 1864

Chinese military uniforms 1864
Costumes of Taeping officers and soldiers. Date: 1864

Background imageMilitia Collection: Serbian Militia from South Serbia / Macedonia

Serbian Militia from South Serbia / Macedonia. Date: circa 1908

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spain

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). Republican woman member of the militia. Photography

Background imageMilitia Collection: Spain

Spain. Civil War. Members of the militia, Ascaso Division. Photograph by Katy Horna taken in Banastas-Carrascal, front in Aragon

Background imageMilitia Collection: Laz gang - Turkey

Laz gang - Turkey
Predictably the Black Sea man, or the " Laz" as he is called with a mixture of affection and sneer, has become a stock figure of the Turkish social typology. This gang is from Rize

Background imageMilitia Collection: Turkish Zeibek Wedding - Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish Zeibek Wedding - Istanbul, Turkey. Zeibeks or sometimes Zeybeks were irregular militia and guerilla fighters living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire. Date: circa 1906

Background imageMilitia Collection: Tonkin, North Vietnam - Quang Yen - Militia

Tonkin, North Vietnam - Quang Yen - Militia Date: circa 1920s

Background imageMilitia Collection: Macedonian Comitajis - Macedonia

Macedonian Comitajis - Macedonia
Macedonian Comitajis (Slav-Macedonian and Bulgarian gangs) the activist bodies of a local nationalist and terrorist organisation founded in 1893

Background imageMilitia Collection: Turkish Zeibek warrior - Izmir, Turkey

Turkish Zeibek warrior - Izmir, Turkey. Zeibeks or sometimes Zeybeks were irregular militia and guerilla fighters living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire. Date: 1905

Background imageMilitia Collection: Revolutionary Group - Young Turk Revolution

Revolutionary Group - Young Turk Revolution
Young Turk Revolution. Men/chiefs/army from Taurus (Eastern Turkey) pictured the during revolution with their leader Schoud ja-i-Nizam

Background imageMilitia Collection: Texas Militia

Texas Militia
Texas wins independence from Mexico in 1836, and Texans such as these mounted militia- men are determined to keep it an independent Republic. But it will become a state 1845

Background imageMilitia Collection: Review, Paris C1770

Review, Paris C1770
A Review of the Gardes de la Ville de Paris - the municipal militia - outside the Hotel de Ville

Background imageMilitia Collection: 500th anniversary of the birth of Joan of Arc - Re-enactment

500th anniversary of the birth of Joan of Arc - Re-enactment
500th anniversary of the birth of Joan of Arc in 1412 - Historic Cortege of May 7th. Re-enactment Men of the people carrying attack machines (Siege equipment?). Date: 1912

Background imageMilitia Collection: A Group of Albanians

A Group of Albanians. Date: 1821

Background imageMilitia Collection: Petrograd, Russia - February Revolution, 8th-15th March 1917

Petrograd, Russia - February Revolution, 8th-15th March 1917
A very important (and very rare)

Background imageMilitia Collection: Cavalry troops - Morocco

Cavalry troops - Morocco. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMilitia Collection: Gorget, gilt copper, 1810

Gorget, gilt copper, 1810 (c).Associated with Jamaica Militia.Within a raised rim, the following engraved design.The Arms of Jamaica, differing from those described in Fox-Davies

Background imageMilitia Collection: Leather paymaster?s wallet, 1799

Leather paymaster?s wallet, 1799.Used by Capt Lt Joshua Gregory, paymaster to the Middlesex (Westminster) Militia.Name and regiment of the owner are inscribed in ink on the inside flap. Date: 1799

Background imageMilitia Collection: O Lord O Lord! I can not - I never shall remember?

O Lord O Lord! I can not - I never shall remember?
O Lord O Lord! I can not - I never shall remember all these cursed conversions, filings, marches, counter marches and wheelings

Background imageMilitia Collection: Raw levies for the Chinese army, 1894

Raw levies for the Chinese army, 1894
First Sino-Japanese War (1st August 1894 17th April 1895). Raw levies for the Chinese army

Background imageMilitia Collection: Militia Company of District XVIII under the Command of Capta

Militia Company of District XVIII under the Command of Capta
Govert Flinck (1615-1660). Dutch painter. Militia Company of District XVIII under the Command of Captain Albert Bas, 1645. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageMilitia Collection: Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain
Frans Hals (c.1582-1666) and Pieter Codde (1599-1678). Dutch painters. Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, known as The Meagre Company, 1637. Detail

Background imageMilitia Collection: Uprising in Valencia, to defend the Spanish Constitution of

Uprising in Valencia, to defend the Spanish Constitution of
Spain history. Liberal Triennium. National Militia Uprising in the city of Valencia, 1822. They want to defend the Spanish Constitution of absolutism of King Ferdinand VII. Lithograph by J

Background imageMilitia Collection: Thomas De Grey

Thomas De Grey
THOMAS DE GREY Soldier and statesman, lieutenant-colonel of the West Norfolk Militia Date: ? - 1781

Background imageMilitia Collection: Henry Earl of Carnarvon

Henry Earl of Carnarvon
HENRY HERBERT, third earl of CARNARVON Statesman, traveller and writer, depicted in militia uniform. Date: 1800 - 1849

Background imageMilitia Collection: Tommy Atkins by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck

Tommy Atkins by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck
Inside pages of promotional flyer for Tommy Atkins by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck. First produced at the Pavilion Theatre, Whitechapel, 16th September 1889. Date: 1889

Background imageMilitia Collection: A Soldier of France by Clarence Burnette and C A Clarke

A Soldier of France by Clarence Burnette and C A Clarke
Promotional postcard for A Soldier of France by Clarence Burnette and C. A. Clarke. First produced at Woolwich 13th April 1908 Artist: Will True. Date: 1908

Background imageMilitia Collection: Polly by John Gay

Polly by John Gay
Promotional postcard for Polly by John Gay (published 1729), adapted by Clifford Bax; music Frederic Austin. This version first produced Kingsway Theatre, 30th December 1922

Background imageMilitia Collection: City militia with armoured car, Petrograd, Russia

City militia with armoured car, Petrograd, Russia
City militia (volunteer police force) with armoured car, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia. Date: 1917



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