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Modern era. Arquebusier. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1Drawing 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
The Subzeppmarinellin by Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoonThe 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
First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644Royalist stronghold Lathom House in Lancashire defies Parlimentarian pressure and raises the royal standard. The ensuing siege lasted three months, but was eventually lifted
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
Abyssinian Warriors - Ethiopia Date: circa 1930s
British artillery men with shells, WW1British 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
How submarines fire torpedoes, 1939Drawing to explain how a British submarines twelve torpedoes are fired. Here six torpoedoes are shown in their tubes, and a further six are in storage and have, when required
World War II battle for Senio River in Italy, a flamethrowerVintage World War II photograph - 8th Army battle for the Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower in action
Three Swords of State - Crown Jewels. The Sword of State, The Jewelled State Sword, Curtana - the sword of Mercy. Date: 1936
Two Eritrean Warriors - Eritrea, East Africacirca 1910s
The Xinhai Revolution, also known as the Chinese Revolution or the Revolution of 1911, was a revolution that overthrew Chinas last imperial dynasty (the Qing dynasty)
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
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
Grand Arabian Bazar, Tunis, Tunisia - Perfume Shop (Boutique de Parfumier), also selling numerous and multiple Tourist items, curiosities and knick knacks, including traditional fabric
WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy RadioA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a lady wearing a pink dress, standing on the deck of a Q-ship
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
Capture of Englishmen by Brigands, Asia MinorThe 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
The Tower of London, Various Views and ItemsVarious views and items inside the Tower of London, including weapons, armour, tombs, council chambers, lower chambers, and large dungeon
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
Falconet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colourationFalconet or falcon. Light cannon developed in the late 15th century. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020
Conquest of Majorca by king James I of AragonConquest 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
Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Later colourationAncient Age. Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020
Crossbows. Grandmaster Palace. Armoury. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019
Modern age. Imperial artillery (from the Bologna Procession). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
The Archers of Burgundy. Engraving by SerraThe 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
Ribauldequin. Late medieval volley gunRibauldequin or rabauld. Late medieval volley gun with many small-caliber iron barrels set up parallel on a platform, used during the 14th and 15th centuries. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Soldiers of Acostamientos. Culveriner and crossbowmanSoldiers of Acostamientos. The Acostamiento was a salary granted by the king to his vassals under which they were obliged to serve him in war. Culveriner (left). Crossbowman (right). Engraving
Weaponry, Middle Ages. Bombard. Engraving by SerraBombard. Cannon used throughout the Middle Ages an the Early Modern Period. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Iberian Peninsula. Castilian soldiersIberian Peninsula. Castilian Soldiers. Medieval period. Engraving after a devotional book of the 14th century. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Crossbowman. Engraving by Serra (after a 14th century codex)Crossbowman reloading using windlass. Engraving by Serra (after a codex of the 14th century). Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
11th century warrior. Engraving. Later colourationMiddle Ages. 11th century warrior. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Medieval war machine. Catapult. Parabolic motion machine, used to launch long-distance projectiles. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Ballista. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colourationAncient Age. Ballista or bolt thrower, ancient missile weapon. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Roman weapon. Onager. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883Onager. It was an imperial Roman torsion powered siege engine. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Illustration by Fernando Miranda
Niagara Falls, studio mock-up19th century vintage photograph - tourists at the Niagara Falls, USA Canada border - image would appear to be a studio composite mock-up
World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal riverVintage photograph World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal river
World War II tank in Magdeberg, GermanyVintage World War II photograph - tank of the 2nd Armoured division US 9th army in Magdeberg, Germany
WW II prisoners of war on the autobahn near GiesenWorld War II German prisoners of war on the autobahn near Giesen
WW II Liberator bomber exploding Germany, 1944Vintage World War II photograph - B-24H Liberator bomber of 783rd Bomb Squadron, 465th Bomb Group, US 15th Air Force exploding in mid air after being hit by anti-aircraft fire over Germany, 1944
WW II - Britiash airborne troops east of River Rhine, GermaVintage photograph World War II - Britiash airborne troops just after disembarking from a glider, east of the River Rhine, Germany
Fort St Angelo and the Grand Harbour Valletta MaltaVintage 19th century photograph: Fort St Angelo and the Grand Harbour Valletta Malta
Medieval weaponrySpears of the Franks, 168, 169, crossbow 170, arrow 171, flails or chain maces 172-174, hatchet 175, and Morgenstern (morning star) or spiked club 176
Munitions supply to RussiaJapan to the rescue! How our Far-Eastern ally supplies Russia with munitions 1915
Ancient pistols. 18th century. Colored engravingAncient weapons. 18th century. From top to bottom: Catalan pistol, Arab pistol, Catalan pistol and French pistol. Colored engraving of The Illustration, 1890
Patent Applied For, Heath Robinson WW1 cartoonThe Kitchener Boche-Bayoneter - an airy invention by William Heath Robinson. An uncharacteristically brutal invention suggesting that a trench sized board covered with bayonets be lowered
The Armoury Square, Fort Agra, Agra, IndiaThe Armoury Square at the fort at Agra, India, now a UNESCO world heritage site. The great Mughals Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here
