Armoury Collection (#2)

Soldier of presidential guard stands with his weapon during changing of guard ceremony in
A soldier of the presidential guard stands with his weapon during the changing of the guard ceremony in front of the presidential palace. in Brasilia August 19, 2011

A Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army fighter is pictured at a training camp in Azaz, Syria January 21, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

Beretta 9mm pistols are pictured at the police barracks storehouse in Monterrey, Mexico March 24, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Mexican state police holds Beretta ARX160 rifle in Monterrey
Mexican state police officer holds a Beretta ARX160 rifle at the police barracks in Monterrey, Mexico March 24, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

30-06 Springfield caliber bullets are seen at a shooting range in Rome, Italy, March 23, 2018. REUTERS/Max Rossi

Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army fighters pray at a training camp in Azaz, Syria January 21, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A missile fired into Afrin as seen from north of Rajo, Syria February 25, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

South Korean soldiers stand guard at the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, South Korea, January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Korea Pool

A gun owner displays 10 mm Auto cartridges with Barnes TAC-XP hollow point bullets in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

Mexican state police hold Beretta ARX160 rifles as they stand in formation at the police barracks in Monterrey, Mexico March 24, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

A pile of recyclable bullet casings used for the production of copper wires is seen at a foundry in Peshawar, Pakistan August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Items thought to belong to Greek World War Two soldiers are pictured in Himara
Bullets, empty shells and an old razor thought to belong to Greek World War Two soldiers are pictured in Himara, Albania January 26, 2018. Picture taken January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Florion Goga

A missile hangs on a parachute while falling over the rebel-held besieged al-Qaterji neighbourhood of Aleppo, Syria November 28, 2016. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Bullets for a 9mm handgun are pictured at a shooting range in Istanbul
Empty bullet cartridges are pictured at a shooting range in in Istanbul, Turkey, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

A building that was the site of clashes between Jordanian police and Islamist militant gunmen seen in the village of Garifla, in Karak, Jordan, December 21, 2016

The Wider Image: Gun culture in the Czech Republic
A woman shoots her rifle at a forest shooting range near the village of Visnova, Czech Republic, June 9, 2016. REUTERS/David W Cerny TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH " CZECH GUNS" FOR THIS

A T-72 tanks barrel is seen while driven through the course of the Tank Biathlon competition, part of the International Army Games 2017, at a range in the settlement of Alabino outside Moscow

Local residents look at the remains of a rocket shell on a street in the town of Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine February 10, 2015

A 250 kg World War Two bomb that was found during excavation works at a gas station, is carried on a military truck, following an operation to defuse it, in the northern city of Thessaloniki, Greece

Horse Armoury, Tower of London, Victorian period

Armoury Bargello, Florence, Italy

The Armoury, Bargello Museum, Florence, Italy - Victorian period

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

The Tower of London, Various Views
Various views of the Tower of London. The Tower of London, also known officially as Her Majesty's Royal Palace and the Fortress of the Tower of London

The Tower of London, Exterior Views
Various views of the Tower of London. The Tower of London, also known officially as Her Majesty's Royal Palace and the Fortress of the Tower of London

Italian Sallet. School of Missaglia. Ca. 1500
Italian Sallet. Venetian or Milanese (School of Missaglia). Ca.1500. Armoury. Grandmaster Palace. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Anime armour. Hungarian type. Italian, ca. 1580. Back
Anime, articulated armour. Hungarian type. Italian, ca.1580. Back. Armoury. Grandmaster Palace. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

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

Cuirassier Armour. 17th century. Grandmaster Palace. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

Victorian visitors around the Old Horse Armoury in the Tower of London. Date: circa 1840s

Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848 (engraving)
3647666 Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848)

An Excellent Choice of Weapons (oil on panel)
471385 An Excellent Choice of Weapons (oil on panel) by Brunin, Leon (1861-1949); 146x196 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

A Crusader Battle (oil on canvas)
6867099 A Crusader Battle (oil on canvas) by Calza, Antonio (1653-1725); 94.2x127.5 cm; Private Collection

Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton
3780361 Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton; (add.info.: Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton, wearing a doublet and full armour complete with shield and sword particular to his knighthood. Dates unknown: approx)

The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
3900541 The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans)
3780366 Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans); (add.info.: Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans) in traditional Lorraine country dress with wimple hat

Italian military costume from 15th century
3780443 Italian military costume from 15th century; (add.info.: Italian military costume from 15th century - rear view. Wearing gold decorated breastplate and helmet with a feather in it)

Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust
XAM77561 Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust, from an unpublished book glorifying the Emperors chivalric deeds, c.1515 (woodcut) by Durer or Duerer

The Arsenal; two soldiers conversing with two women on the right as a group of soldiers lo... 1674
The Arsenal; two soldiers conversing with two women on the right as a group of soldiers look on from the left; set design from Il Fuoco Eterno, 1674

Print of Der Rittersaal zu Erbach (Interior of Gothic Revival armory of Erbach Castle)... ca. 1850
Print of Der Rittersaal zu Erbach (Interior of Gothic Revival armory of Erbach Castle), ca. 1850

Sir Richard de Vernon - costume from 15th century
3780437 Sir Richard de Vernon - costume from 15th century; (add.info.: Sir Richard Vernon (d. 1451) - costume from 15th century

Gaston de Foix - male costume of 15th century
3780420 Gaston de Foix - male costume of 15th century; (add.info.: Gaston de Foix, Duke of Nemours (1489 - 1512) - French male costume of 15th century

French Noble man - costume of 14th century
3780402 French Noble man - costume of 14th century; (add.info.: French Noble man - costume of 14th century. Pictured kneeling in prayer position)

Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg
3780377 Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg; (add.info.: Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor, shown atop a horse which wears elaborately decorated caparison armour)

Military costume, Knight - 14th century
3780444 Military costume, Knight - 14th century; (add.info.: Military costume, Knight - 14th century. Wearing red cloak over full steel armour with chanmail, helmet, shoes with attached spikes)

Aubrey de Vere - male costume of 13th century
3780416 Aubrey de Vere - male costume of 13th century; (add.info.: Aubrey de Vere (1163-1214), 2nd Earl of Oxford and Lord Great Chamberlain of England - male costume of 13th century

French knight - male costume of 14th century
3780372 French knight - male costume of 14th century; (add.info.: French knight - male costume of 14th century, shown atop a horse wearing yellow caparison, knight with full armour)

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Step into the world of history and power with a captivating journey through the armoury. From the majestic Imperial and Royal Crowns of Europe, adorned with vibrant colors in lithographic beauty, to Archduke Maximilian of Austria's visit to an armourer captured in an intricate engraving, every piece tells a story. Immerse yourself in Mr Edwin J Bretts Collection of Armour at the Tudor Exhibition, where engravings bring to life the craftsmanship and artistry behind these magnificent pieces. Witness military habits from the 15th and 16th centuries depicted in vividly colored engravings, transporting you back to a time when warriors donned their armor with pride. Marvel at Richard the Lionheart's regal presence as he stands tall in a lithograph that captures his essence. Explore the evolution of armor throughout history with detailed colored engravings showcasing the intricacies of 16th-century armory. Behold The Imperial State Crown of King Edward VII as it shines brightly in its lithographic glory. Its grandeur is matched only by its significance within royal circles. Travel across continents to discover treasures like Buffalo, New York State's 74th Regiment Armory—a testament to American military heritage. Feel your heart swell with pride as you witness The Queen inspecting pikemen and musketeers during her noble duties. Venture further into Malta's Valletta, where echoes from ancient battles still resonate within its fortified walls. Experience firsthand how an assortment of illicit firearms and small weapons can both intrigue and alarm us—an undeniable reminder that power can be wielded for good or ill. In this diverse collection lies not just objects but stories waiting to be unraveled—each item representing strength, legacy, and historical significance. Let your imagination run wild as you delve deeper into this captivating world—the realm of armories awaits.