Arms Collection (#100)

Hot air balloon
Silhouette of a man helping to inflate a hot-air balloon ready for launching. First published The Independent Date: 1987

Rua Augusta Arch, Lisbon, Portugal
A hunched old man in overcoat and cloth cap, walks past trams in the Praa do Comrcio in Lisbon, Portugal. Towering above is the Rua Augusta Arch Date: 1989

Farm worker in pub. Herefordshire
Farm worker Tommy Watkins poses by the fireplace mantlepiece of the Carpenters Arms pub, Walterstone, Herefordshire. The wall above the fireplace is covered in agricultural show prizes

Doorway with Order of the Garter motto above - Windsor
Doorway with the French maxim used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter above - Windsor, Berkshire. Date: circa 1980s

Carved Ivory Head Rest - Treasures of Tutankhamuns Tomb. The central pillar is formed mainly of a figure of the god Shu (god of the air)

Statue in Prague - Czech Republic
Unusual Statue (unlocatable in this exact location) in the formal gardens of the Wallenstein Palace (Valdstejnsky palac) - a Baroque palace in Mala Strana, Prague

Westminster Bridge and Parliament, London Date: circa 1904

The Crystal Palace, Sydenham, South London Date: circa 1904

Isaack Luttichuys Portrait Pieter de Lange portrait painting
Isaack Luttichuys, Portrait of possibly Pieter de Lange, portrait painting beeldmateriaal linnen oil painting, Standing rectangular portrait of man possibly depicting Pieter de Lange

Newspaper Story by Toby Neal in Shropshire Weekend Shrop?
Newspaper Story by Toby Neal in Shropshire Weekend Shropshire Star 27 March 2004 Issue Page 4, Ernest Maund Early Aviator / Pilot from Craven Arms, Shropshire, UK

Ernest Maund Early Aviator / Pilot with His Twin Sisters?
Ernest Maund Early Aviator / Pilot with His Twin Sisters Either Side of His Monoplane at the Back of Market Street in Craven Arms, Shropshire, UK in 1908 Date: 1908

A Royal-Navy Fleet Air Arm Air Gunner Practices at a Sho?
A Royal-Navy Fleet Air Arm Air Gunner Practices at a Shore Training Station During WW2

A Type 1 Mk 4 / IV Gun Turret Date: 1940s

A Luftwaffe Air Gunner Sits in His Turret Date: 1940s

Bristol Blenheim
Machine-Gun and Turret Mechanism from a Blenheim Bomber Date: 1940s

Italian Air Gunner During WW2 Date: 1942

Fairey Battle
An RAF Fairey Battle Air Gunner Inspects His Machine-Gun Date: 1940s

Breguet 19 / XIX
A Breguet 19 / Xix Flying and Bombing During the Spanish Civil War Date: 1930s

3D Stereoscopic Image, Aerial-View of Ypres, Belgium WW1?
3D Stereoscopic Image, Aerial-View of Ypres, Belgium WW1 First World War Bomb Damage Date: 1918

3D Stereoscopic Image, Aerial-View of WW1 First World Wa?
3D Stereoscopic Image, Aerial-View of WW1 First World War Battlefield Bomb Damage.Images Have Numbers - 36C.T.5.A.10.85 16As 24; Left = 16Ad 998; Right 16Ad 999 Date: 1917

A Teenage Boy With Arms Raised Towards The Cross

Lady of the State of Connecticut, USA. Date: 1910s

Summer Fun on a British Beach - lots of people in two seated rows forming a fun composition for this candid seaside snapper. Date: 1920s

The British Royal Familys Golden State Coach, used for royal coronations decorated with paintings by Giovanni Cipriani including the royal arms on the upper back panel

Sculpture of a Male Swedish Swimmer Date: circa 1900s

The Real Thing - American Roller Skating girl, flying around the rink, her arms crossed in total confidence to the admiration of all of the onlookers. Date: 1907

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) infant, aged one and a half playing in tree, in tropical forest, Western Uganda

Female Figure with a newborn in arms, from a rubbish dump excavated near the town of Valdivia. This culture was developed between 3500 and 1900 BC in the Valdivia River Valley

The Hoplotheca, Brook Street, Westminster, London, c1810. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Hoplotheca, Brook Street, Westminster, London, c1810. Interior view showing a display of arms and armour with visitors viewing the display and resting on chairs

Military figure in the uniform of the Royal Westminster Regiment of Volunteers, c1800

Military figure in the uniform of the Bloomsbury and Inns of Court Association, 1803

Military figure in the uniform of the Honourable Artillery Company, 1803

Military figure in the uniform of an unidentified volunteer regiment, c1802

Military figure in the uniform of the eleventh regiment of the Loyal London Volunteers, 1804

Military figure in the uniform of the fifth regiment of the Loyal London Volunteers, c1800

Military figure wearing the uniform of the tenth regiment of Loyal London Volunteers, 1804

Military figure wearing an unidentified volunteer uniform, c1800

Military figure wearing the uniform of the first regiment of Loyal London Volunteers, 1797

3rd London Rifle Brigade, Blackdowne, 1917
Group portrait of the 3rd London Rifle Brigade, Blackdowne, 1917

Member of the battalion in the Bank Volunteers, holding a rifle with a bayonet attached, 1799

Member of the light infantry in the Bank Volunteers, holding a rifle with a bayonet attached, 1799

Grenadier in the Bank Volunteers, holding a rifle with a bayonet attached, 1799. Artist
Grenadier in the Bank Volunteers, holding a rifle with a bayonet attached, 1799

Member of the London Association volunteers, 1780

Member of the Bank of England Light Infantry holding a rifle, 1799

Farrington Ward Without Volunteer holding a rifle, 1798

Member of the Aldgate Ward Association holding a rifle, 1798

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"Arms: A Tapestry of Heritage and Power" In the depths of history, they have symbolized strength, valor, and identity. From the towering masts of HMS Victory to the fluttering flags that proudly bear their nation's colors, they tell tales of battles fought and victories won. Standing tall in St. Marks Church Square in Zagreb, Croatia, cobbled streets whisper stories of a bygone era. The echoes of Kings Own Scottish Borderers reverberate through time as they march with unwavering determination. Personified by the Austro-Hungarian Empire's flag, arms become an embodiment of imperial might. They wave high above palaces and castles while reminding all who gaze upon them that power lies within their grasp. As spring turns into summer, Herta Zuckermann's "Spring - Summer Wind" captures the essence swaying gently in harmony with nature's rhythm. Like Lakshmi herself from 1894—an enigmatic creation whose origins remain unknown—arms hold secrets yet to be revealed. St. Marks Church in Zagreb stands as a testament to faith and resilience—a sanctuary where prayers intertwine with hopes for peace amidst chaos. And just when you think tradition cannot be challenged, a nun on a skateboard glides through these ancient walls—reminding us that even sacred spaces can embrace modernity. Numbers like 12458362 may seem arbitrary at first glance; however, they represent lives touched by arms' protective embrace—the countless souls shielded from harm throughout generations. Officers adorned with regal coats-of-arms stand proud as guardians of heraldic traditions within Marylebone's vibrant streets in London—a reminder that heritage is not forgotten but cherished. From Hilltown in Co. Down to every corner around the globe—it can etched into our collective memory. They unite us under one banner while celebrating our unique identities—a mosaic woven together by threads both old and new.