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Background imageWeaponry Collection: Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1

Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1
Drawing reproduced from a German weekly newspaper article which gave particulars of British and Russian hand grenades. Figs. 1, 2, 3 & 4 illustrate the Mills grenade. Date: 1918

Background imageWeaponry Collection: The Subzeppmarinellin by Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoon

The Subzeppmarinellin by Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoon
The subzeppmarinellin for making sure of your enemy. All bases covered with this combined submarine and zeppelin from the imagination of William Heath Robinson during the First World War. Date: c.1916

Background imageWeaponry Collection: First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644

First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644
Royalist stronghold Lathom House in Lancashire defies Parlimentarian pressure and raises the royal standard. The ensuing siege lasted three months, but was eventually lifted

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Ancient Assyrian Costume

Ancient Assyrian Costume
ANCIENT 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

Background imageWeaponry Collection: British artillery men with shells, WW1

British artillery men with shells, WW1
British gunners posed with a large pile of 18 pr. field-gun shells which, according to The Sphere, " are to pound German trenches level with the earth." Date: 1916

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Abyssinian Warriors - Ethiopia

Abyssinian Warriors - Ethiopia Date: circa 1930s

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Modern era. Arquebusier. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883

Modern era. Arquebusier. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Background imageWeaponry Collection: How submarines fire torpedoes, 1939

How submarines fire torpedoes, 1939
Drawing to explain how a British submarines twelve torpedoes are fired

Background imageWeaponry Collection: WW2 - The Netherlands - An unexploded German V1 Flying Bomb (Doodlebug). Date: circa 1944

WW2 - The Netherlands - An unexploded German V1 Flying Bomb (Doodlebug). Date: circa 1944

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Pistol mechanism winding key. Germany, 16th century

Pistol mechanism winding key. Germany, 16th century
History of weapons. Pistol mechanism winding key. Germany, 16th century. Latvian War Museum. Riga. Latvia

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Pontifical galley equipped with large stays, sails

Pontifical galley equipped with large stays, sails, oars and heavy artillery. 19th-century version of an engraving by Frans Huys (ca. 1522-1562) in 1550 after a drawing by Brueghel the Elder (ca)

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Man-at-arms. Diver using an armoured sealed diving

Man-at-arms. Diver using an armoured sealed diving suit to breathe. Facsimile of an engraving from L Art Militaire, by Vegece, 1532

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Wheeled war machine for breaking enemy ranks or

Wheeled war machine for breaking enemy ranks or crushing soldiers. Facsimile of an engraving from L Art Militaire, by Vegece, 1532

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Lombards on their mobile devices. Engraving

Lombards on their mobile devices. Engraving from Kriegsbuch (war book) by Leonhardt Fronsperger, Frankfort, 1575. Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance

Background imageWeaponry Collection: History of France. 1400. From left to right: crosbowman

History of France. 1400. From left to right: crosbowman, knights, and mourning gown. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageWeaponry Collection: History of France. 1400. From left to right: crosbowmen

History of France. 1400. From left to right: crosbowmen
History of France. 1400. From left to right, 1-2: crosbowmen, 3-4: knights, 5: mourning gown, 6-7-8-9: noblemen, 10: citizen. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Surrender of

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Surrender of
Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Siege of Plevna (20 July to 10 December 1877). Combats that took place between the joint army of Russia and the Kingdom of Romania against that of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Surrender of

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Surrender of the Plevna army. The Turkish army was being defeated by the Russians. The seventy-seven cannons taken from the Turks on the Plevna plain by the Sofia road

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Evolution of weapons for warfare. Torpedoes

Evolution of weapons for warfare. Torpedoes. Engraving. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume II. 1877

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Turkish troop post

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Turkish troop post on the Danube shores. Engraving by Charles Baude. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume II. 1877

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). A Russian guard corp

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). A Russian guard corp. Engraving. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume II. 1877

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Russian camp. Field

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Russian camp. Field military workshop of the 9th Corps. Engraving by Smeeton Tilly. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Embarkation of

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Embarkation of artillery on the Turkish ship Medjidie. Engraving by A. Brun. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Russian soldiers

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Russian soldiers
Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). On 24 April 1877 Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire and its troops crossed Romanian territory. Russian soldiers post on the left bank of the Danube

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Kurdish cavalry

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Kurdish cavalry of the Turkish army. Engraving by L. Chapon and Theophile Deyrolle. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Russian camp at Baniasa

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Russian camp at Baniasa
Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). On 24 April 1877 Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire and its troops crossed Romanian territory. Russian camp at Baniasa. Engraving

Background imageWeaponry 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 imageWeaponry Collection: Spear head. Bronze. 16th to 12th century BC. From

Spear head. Bronze. 16th to 12th century BC. From
Spear head. Bronze. 16th to 12th century BC. Late Bronze Age. From Sarantsi, Sofia region, Bulgaria. National Archaeological Museum. Sofia. Bulgaria

Background imageWeaponry Collection: France. Paris Commune. Soldiers of the Commune

France. Paris Commune. Soldiers of the Commune
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. Soldiers of the Commune. Engraving

Background imageWeaponry Collection: France. Paris Commune. Communard. Gunner resting

France. Paris Commune. Communard. Gunner resting
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. Communard. Gunner resting. Engraving

Background imageWeaponry Collection: France. Paris Commune (18 March to 28 May 1871)

France. Paris Commune (18 March to 28 May 1871)
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, as a result of the Franco-Prussian War. Storming of the streets of Paris

Background imageWeaponry Collection: France. Paris Commune. Barricades and artillery

France. Paris Commune. Barricades and artillery
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War

Background imageWeaponry Collection: France. Paris Commune. The insurgents dragging

France. Paris Commune. The insurgents dragging
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. The insurgents dragging the cannons to Montmartre

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German outposts

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German outposts. Engraving. Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1871

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German scout

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German scout patrol in French territory. Engraving. Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Sailors refusing

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Sailors refusing
Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Fort de Montrouge. One of the fortifications of Paris, built between 1843 and 1845 in Arcueil

Background imageWeaponry Collection: History of England, 1200. Warriors

History of England, 1200. Warriors. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military

Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military
Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414)

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Iberian Peninsula. Siege of Barcelona, 801. Frankish

Iberian Peninsula. Siege of Barcelona, 801. Frankish
Iberian Peninsula. Siege of Barcelona in 801. Louis the Pious (778-840) began the conquest of the Muslim-held city of Barcelona

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Middle Ages. Portable firearm. 13th century. Bombard

Middle Ages. Portable firearm. 13th century. Bombard
Middle Ages. Portable firearm. 13th century.. Bombard. Cromolithography. Historia General de Espana by Modesto Lafuente. Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1879

Background imageWeaponry Collection: First Carlist War (1833-1840). Attack on Castrejana Bridge

First Carlist War (1833-1840). Attack on Castrejana Bridge
History of Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Attack on Castrejana Bridge in 1835, during the first siege of Bilbao. Illustration by Francisco Sainz. Engraving by Martinez

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as El Cid Campeador

Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as El Cid Campeador (c. 1043-1099). Castilian nobleman, knighted by the Infante Sancho

Background imageWeaponry Collection: History of Europe. Soldier of the early Goths

History of Europe. Soldier of the early Goths. Engraving by Coderch. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Siete tower or breaching tower. Siege engine

Siete tower or breaching tower. Siege engine
Siege tower or breaching tower. Siege engine. Engraving. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Carthaginian warrior. Engraving, 19th century

Carthaginian warrior. Engraving, 19th century
Carthaginian warrior. Engraving. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Ancient history. Majorcan slinger. Engraving, 1852

Ancient history. Majorcan slinger. Engraving, 1852
Ancient history. Balearic slingers. Mercenary warriors armed with slingshots in the service of the Roman and Carthaginian armies. Majorcan slinger. Engraving

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Spanish soldiers reject the landing of US troops on Cuba

Spanish soldiers reject the landing of US troops on Cuba
Spanish-American War. War conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898, the result of the North American intervention in the Cuban war of independence

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Spanish soldiers reject the landing of US troops on Cuba

Spanish soldiers reject the landing of US troops on Cuba
Spanish-American War. War conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898, the result of the North American intervention in the Cuban war of independence

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Spanish soldiers reject the landing of US troops on Cuba

Spanish soldiers reject the landing of US troops on Cuba
Spanish-American War. War conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898, the result of the North American intervention in the Cuban war of independence

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Germany, Berlin. DDR Museum. Grenades

Germany, Berlin. DDR Museum. Grenades

Background imageWeaponry Collection: United States. Emigrants on carts heading out West

United States. Emigrants on carts heading out West
Emigrants on carts heading out West. Engraving by Vernier. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G

Background imageWeaponry Collection: United States. Emigrants on carts heading out West - Vernier

United States. Emigrants on carts heading out West - Vernier
Emigrants on carts heading out West. Engraving by Vernier. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G

Background imageWeaponry Collection: American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War

American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War
American War of Independence. Revolution of the Thirteen Colonies. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783). Spanish Siege of Pensacola (March 9-May 8, 1781). Capture of Pensacola

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Death of General Richard Montgomery - Battle of Quebec

Death of General Richard Montgomery - Battle of Quebec
American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Invasion of Canada, 1775

Background imageWeaponry Collection: General John Burgoyne's surrender after Battlle of Saratoga

General John Burgoyne's surrender after Battlle of Saratoga
American Revolution. British General John Burgoyne's surrender after the Battlle of Saratoga on 17 October 1777. Engraving by Vernier. Panorama Universal

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Russia. Streltsy. Muscovite infantry corps

Russia. Streltsy. Muscovite infantry corps. Engraving by Lemaitre. History of Russia by Jean Marie Chopin (1796-1870). Panorama Universal, Spanish edition, 1839

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Polish guard. Engraving, 19th century

Polish guard. Engraving, 19th century
Polish guard. Engraving by Lemaitre and Chaillot. History of Russia by Jean Marie Chopin (1796-1870). Panorama Universal, Spanish edition, 1839

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Knife, axe and spearheads. 3rd-2nd centuries BC, Spain

Knife, axe and spearheads. 3rd-2nd centuries BC, Spain
Knife, axe and spearheads. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. From Castro de Punta Ostreira. Pobra do Caraminal (La Coruna province, Galicia, Spain). Archaeological and History Museum (San Anton Castle)

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Spain, Andalusia, Granada. The Alhambra. Gate of Arms

Spain, Andalusia, Granada. The Alhambra. Gate of Arms. North side of the Alcazaba

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Spain. The new Plasencia Cannons. Engraving, 1882

Spain. The new Plasencia Cannons. Engraving, 1882
Spain. The new Plasencia Cannons. 12-centimeter gun, number 2, mounted on a steel plate carriage, which has withstood 553 shots in tests. Drawing by Nao. Engraving

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Egyptian conflict with the British, 1882. Egypt. Alexandria

Egyptian conflict with the British, 1882. Egypt. Alexandria. Egyptian battery of Krupp cannons at Mecks Fort. Engraving by Rico. Detail. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Egyptian conflict with the British, 1882. Egypt. Alexandria

Egyptian conflict with the British, 1882. Egypt. Alexandria. Egyptian battery of Krupp cannons at Mecks Fort. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Background imageWeaponry Collection: World War II battle for Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower

World War II battle for Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower
Vintage World War II photograph - 8th Army battle for the Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower in action

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Three Swords of State - Crown Jewels

Three Swords of State - Crown Jewels. The Sword of State, The Jewelled State Sword, Curtana - the sword of Mercy. Date: 1936

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Two Eritrean Warriors - Eritrea, East Africa

Two Eritrean Warriors - Eritrea, East Africa
circa 1910s

Background imageWeaponry Collection: The Xinhai Revolution

The Xinhai Revolution, also known as the Chinese Revolution or the Revolution of 1911

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Three Shilluk Warriors of the Upper Nile, Sudan

Three Shilluk Warriors of the Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa - bearing traditional weapons and displaying feather-topped topknots (one bearing the full head of what appears to be a crane) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Grand Arabian Bazar, Tunis, Tunisia

Grand Arabian Bazar, Tunis, Tunisia - Perfume Shop (Boutique de Parfumier), also selling numerous and multiple Tourist items, curiosities and knick knacks, including traditional fabric

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Sudan - A group of Hadendoa Warriors

Sudan - A group of Hadendoa Warriors. The Hadendoa is the name of a nomadic subdivision of the Beja people, known for their support of the Mahdiyyah rebellion during the 1880s to 1890s

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Fairey Fireflash Air-Air-Missile

Fairey Fireflash Air-Air-Missile being loaded on to a demonstration wing section by two Royal Air Force armourers at the SBAC Farnborough airshow on 3-9 September 1956. Date: 1956

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Armstrong Whitworth Sea Slug

Armstrong Whitworth Sea Slug, surface-to-air missile at the SBAC Farnborough airshow on 6 September 1958. Date: 1958

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Vickers-Armstrong Red Dean Air-Air-Missile

Vickers-Armstrong Red Dean Air-Air-Missile. The Red Dan was a large AAM which was cancelled after the intended launch platforms were also cancelled. Date: circa 1958

Background imageWeaponry Collection: A-4 ballistic missile (aka V-2)

A-4 ballistic missile (aka V-2) on gate guard duties at the US Army Anti-Aircraft & Guided Missile Centre, on Fort Bliss, TX. Date: circa 1955

Background imageWeaponry Collection: WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio

WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Turkish troops from 1540-1580

Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Turkish troops from 1540-1580. Historia de Turquia, 1840. Engraving by Lemaitre and Masson. Historia de Turquia, by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Capture of Englishmen by Brigands, Asia Minor

Capture of Englishmen by Brigands, Asia Minor
The Capture of Englishmen by Brigands in Asia Minor (today the Asian section of Turkey). Mehemet, the Turkish servant, is seen making a stand to allow his masters, Mr F.J

Background imageWeaponry Collection: The Tower of London, Various Views and Items

The Tower of London, Various Views and Items
Various views and items inside the Tower of London, including weapons, armour, tombs, council chambers, lower chambers, and large dungeon

Background imageWeaponry Collection: American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)

American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)
American War of Independence. Revolution of the Thirteen Colonies. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783). Spanish Siege of Pensacola (March 9-May 8, 1781). Capture of Pensacola

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Falconet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration

Falconet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration
Falconet or falcon. Light cannon developed in the late 15th century. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon

Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Later colouration

Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Later colouration
Ancient Age. Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Crossbows

Crossbows. Grandmaster Palace. Armoury. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Background imageWeaponry Collection: Modern age. Imperial artillery (from the Bologna Procession)

Modern age. Imperial artillery (from the Bologna Procession). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Background imageWeaponry Collection: The Archers of Burgundy. Engraving by Serra

The Archers of Burgundy. Engraving by Serra
The Archers of Burgundy, Burgundy Guard or Blade Guard, were an armed unit from the Burgundy Guard of Archers, introduced in Spain by King Philip I of Castile



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