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Arms Collection (#6)

"Arms: A Tapestry of Heritage and Power" In the depths of history, they have symbolized strength, valor, and identity

Background imageArms Collection: American woodsmen hunting bears, 1850

American woodsmen hunting bears, 1850
1575190 American woodsmen hunting bears, 1850; (add.info.: American woodsmen hunting bears in the forests in mid 19th century)

Background imageArms Collection: Trajan's Forum and Column in Rome

Trajan's Forum and Column in Rome
3568426 Trajan's Forum and Column in Rome; (add.info.: Rome 1851 Date of Artwork: 113 d. C. Artist: Master of the Works of Trajan Photographer: Flacheron, Frederic); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageArms Collection: The guard of Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, India

The guard of Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, India
3567192 The guard of Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, India. The uniforms show the influence of English style, 1863 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur)

Background imageArms Collection: The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper)

The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper)
3566961 The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1894 Photographer: Catat, Louis); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageArms Collection: Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock

Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock
5307860 Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock, Middlesex)

Background imageArms Collection: A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of George Washington

A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of George Washington, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432458 A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of George Washington, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArms Collection: A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of German emperor Willhelm II

A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of German emperor Willhelm II, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui
3432457 A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of German emperor Willhelm II, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imageArms Collection: French soldiers raking a wood with machine gun fire to clear the way for an infantry advance

French soldiers raking a wood with machine gun fire to clear the way for an infantry advance, WWI (litho)
3252903 French soldiers raking a wood with machine gun fire to clear the way for an infantry advance, WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArms Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales, first child of King George V, photographed with Sir Charles Cust on board

Edward, Prince of Wales, first child of King George V, photographed with Sir Charles Cust on board a ship
3562261 Edward, Prince of Wales, first child of King George V, photographed with Sir Charles Cust on board a ship; (add.info.: Europe 1905 ca)

Background imageArms Collection: Bulgarian soldiers fishing for guns in the river at Nish, or Niš, Serbia

Bulgarian soldiers fishing for guns in the river at Nish, or Niš, Serbia, after the Serb evacuation in 1916
3502763 Bulgarian soldiers fishing for guns in the river at Nish, or Niš, Serbia, after the Serb evacuation in 1916, from The Pageant of the Century

Background imageArms Collection: USA History: America is washing its coat of arms from the stain of the cabaret

USA History: America is washing its coat of arms from the stain of the cabaret
5313622 USA History: America is washing its coat of arms from the stain of the cabaret.; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageArms Collection: USA History: Distribution of arms and ammunition made in General Crook's camp to the Allied

USA History: Distribution of arms and ammunition made in General Crook's camp to the Allied Indians of the United
5313590 USA History: Distribution of arms and ammunition made in General Crook's camp to the Allied Indians of the United States.; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageArms Collection: The Arms of Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death)

The Arms of Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz)
531510 The Arms of Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

Background imageArms Collection: Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his

Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head
530798 Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head. His arms lost mass and shrank as a consequence

Background imageArms Collection: Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank

Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank infected with Cowpox
530719 Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank infected with Cowpox: serum transferred with stylus to arms of waiting Parisians to give immunity to

Background imageArms Collection: Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637128 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athene. The peplos and diploidion)

Background imageArms Collection: Boy and girl on a sofa exchanging secrets (colour litho)

Boy and girl on a sofa exchanging secrets (colour litho)
8641347 Boy and girl on a sofa exchanging secrets (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl on a sofa exchanging secrets)

Background imageArms Collection: Faults on both sides (colour litho)

Faults on both sides (colour litho)
8655823 Faults on both sides (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faults on both sides. Pirate who has lost an arm and a leg)

Background imageArms Collection: Superficial Muscles on the Front of the Arm and Forearm (colour litho)

Superficial Muscles on the Front of the Arm and Forearm (colour litho)
8667617 Superficial Muscles on the Front of the Arm and Forearm (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArms Collection: Wing shooting world Championship of the 'Tiro a Volo Lazio' club in Parioli

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568496 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; a group of spectators attending a competition by Unknown photographer

Background imageArms Collection: Wing shooting world Championship of the 'Tiro a Volo Lazio' club in Parioli

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568484 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; group portrait with Ettore Stacchini by Unknown photographer

Background imageArms Collection: Wing shooting world Championship of the 'Tiro a Volo Lazio' club in Parioli

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568483 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; Ettore Stacchini photographed with other personalities by Unknown photographer

Background imageArms Collection: Wing shooting world Championship of the 'Tiro a Volo Lazio' club in Parioli

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568482 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; Ettore Stacchini photographed with military authorities by Unknown photographer

Background imageArms Collection: The 'Montecuccoli' and 'Duca degli Abruzzi' ships, Trieste

The "Montecuccoli" and "Duca degli Abruzzi" ships, Trieste
3562181 The "Montecuccoli" and "Duca degli Abruzzi" ships, Trieste by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Trieste 1954 Photographer)

Background imageArms Collection: The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan

The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan
3563005 The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piazza del Duomo)

Background imageArms Collection: A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)

A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)
989395 A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 92.1x114.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier's Conquests. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920)

Background imageArms Collection: A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a rifle

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a rifle
3563948 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a rifle, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1875 ca)

Background imageArms Collection: The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress

The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle
3568841 The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle, a pistol and a dagger

Background imageArms Collection: Full portrait of a noteworthy man in the royal palace of Jaipur, India

Full portrait of a noteworthy man in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper)
3567190 Full portrait of a noteworthy man in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

Background imageArms Collection: Direct sphygmograph, 1882 (engraving)

Direct sphygmograph, 1882 (engraving)
8766934 Direct sphygmograph, 1882 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Direct sphygmograph. Dr. Jaccoud-V 33 1882); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageArms Collection: Scenes from Eilat #46

Scenes from Eilat #46
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageArms Collection: A Call to Arms during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919

A Call to Arms during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502819 A Call to Arms during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info.: A Call to Arms during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c)

Background imageArms Collection: The Mock Battle, a scene from Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth

The Mock Battle, a scene from Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth
3501411 The Mock Battle, a scene from Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth; (add.info.: The Mock Battle, a scene from Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth.)

Background imageArms Collection: Stone Age weapons, tools and architecture

Stone Age weapons, tools and architecture
3253003 Stone Age weapons, tools and architecture; (add.info.: Stone Age weapons, tools and architecture. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageArms Collection: Two policemen in the act of drawing the sword, and a third who pretends to be a peacemaker, 1930

Two policemen in the act of drawing the sword, and a third who pretends to be a peacemaker, 1930
3571276 Two policemen in the act of drawing the sword, and a third who pretends to be a peacemaker, 1930; Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageArms Collection: The Arsenal at Genoa, Northern Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev

The Arsenal at Genoa, Northern Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963172 The Arsenal at Genoa, Northern Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Background imageArms Collection: King George V and the officers of Heralds College, during his coronation in 1910

King George V and the officers of Heralds College, during his coronation in 1910
2915360 King George V and the officers of Heralds College, during his coronation in 1910, together with the arms of the English Sovereigns from William I to George V

Background imageArms Collection: Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, c.1900

Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, c.1900
3432465 Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, 1889-1968. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c)

Background imageArms Collection: American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, 1850

American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, 1850
1575191 American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, 1850; (add.info.: American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, prospecting for gold with an elephant and two mules. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageArms Collection: Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers

Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers, 1801 (Copperplate engraving)
533935 Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers, 1801 (Copperplate engraving); (add.info)

Background imageArms Collection: 'Now don't go and get into a flap or anything, Mother, but Joan's broken her arm' (litho)

"Now don't go and get into a flap or anything, Mother, but Joan's broken her arm" (litho)
8630583 "Now don't go and get into a flap or anything, Mother, but Joan's broken her arm" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArms Collection: View of the Trajan Forum in Rome, with the Trajan Column and the Churches of the Santissimo Nome

View of the Trajan Forum in Rome, with the Trajan Column and the Churches of the Santissimo Nome di Maria
3560786 View of the Trajan Forum in Rome, with the Trajan Column and the Churches of the Santissimo Nome di Maria and of Santa Maria di Loreto in the background by Unknown photographer

Background imageArms Collection: Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)

Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)
8642885 Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flashman caught Tom, and seized him and twisted his arm)

Background imageArms Collection: Nerves of the arm and leg (coloured engraving)

Nerves of the arm and leg (coloured engraving)
8655725 Nerves of the arm and leg (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nerves of the arm and leg)

Background imageArms Collection: Pope John XXIII's coat of arms (engraving)

Pope John XXIII's coat of arms (engraving)
5314105 Pope John XXIII's coat of arms (engraving); SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageArms Collection: The Love Books of Ovid: Love, with flushed cheeks, holds in her frail arms the amphora of Bacchus

The Love Books of Ovid: Love, with flushed cheeks, holds in her frail arms the amphora of Bacchus (colour litho)
5224211 The Love Books of Ovid: Love, with flushed cheeks, holds in her frail arms the amphora of Bacchus (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love)

Background imageArms Collection: Bronze Age weapons, tools and relics

Bronze Age weapons, tools and relics
3253009 Bronze Age weapons, tools and relics; (add.info.: Bronze Age weapons, tools and relics. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageArms Collection: A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of Pope Urban VIII

A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of Pope Urban VIII, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432462 A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of Pope Urban VIII, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info)




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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.