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Arms Collection (#9)

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

Background imageArms Collection: Bishop with outstretched arms, standing bent forward. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert

Bishop with outstretched arms, standing bent forward. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Bishop with outstretched arms, standing bent forward

Background imageArms Collection: Shabti, Inscribed, 26th Dynasty Late Period, circa 600 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Shabti, Inscribed, 26th Dynasty Late Period, circa 600 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Shabti, Inscribed, 26th Dynasty Late Period, circa 600 BCE

Background imageArms Collection: M. Loucheur, sous-secretaire d'Etat au ministere de l'Armement et des Fabrications de guerre

M. Loucheur, sous-secretaire d'Etat au ministere de l'Armement et des Fabrications de guerre, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageArms Collection: Portrait of an Old Man, 1639. Creator: Simon Kick

Portrait of an Old Man, 1639. Creator: Simon Kick
Portrait of an Old Man, 1639

Background imageArms Collection: U.S.S. Kentucky, taking on ammunition, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Kentucky, taking on ammunition, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Kentucky, taking on ammunition, 1900 or 1901

Background imageArms Collection: Bara, Theda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Bara, Theda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bara, Theda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 11

Background imageArms Collection: Cowan, Kenneth, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Cowan, Kenneth, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowan, Kenneth, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 23

Background imageArms Collection: Yorska, Mme. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Yorska, Mme. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Yorska, Mme. portrait photograph, 1913

Background imageArms Collection: Fort Marion, Florida, c. 1874. Creator: James Wells Champney

Fort Marion, Florida, c. 1874. Creator: James Wells Champney
Fort Marion, Florida, c. 1874

Background imageArms Collection: Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Background imageArms Collection: Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Background imageArms Collection: Une Citation Touchante; Le colonel Priou, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Une Citation Touchante; Le colonel Priou, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une Citation Touchante; Le colonel Priou. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Background imageArms Collection: Flagg, Montgomery, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1917 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Flagg, Montgomery, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1917 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Flagg, Montgomery, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1917 and 1921

Background imageArms Collection: 'Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor', By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; ' Thou art too free with your kisses

"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; " Thou art too free with your kisses, too lavish in thy love, to please me", 1890. From "The Graphic

Background imageArms Collection: Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1930 Apr. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1930 Apr. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1930 Apr. 25

Background imageArms Collection: Kurylo, Eduoard, 1918 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Kurylo, Eduoard, 1918 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kurylo, Eduoard, 1918

Background imageArms Collection: Portrait of man wearing a pinstripe suit seated with his arms crossed, c1900. Creator: Fannie L

Portrait of man wearing a pinstripe suit seated with his arms crossed, c1900. Creator: Fannie L. Elton
Portrait of man wearing a pinstripe suit seated with his arms crossed, c1900

Background imageArms Collection: Signaling, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Signaling, between 1910 and 1917

Signaling, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Signaling, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Signaling, between 1910 and 1917. USA. Man in military uniform teaching women (scout leaders?) semaphore

Background imageArms Collection: Female Nude with Outstretched Arms, 1896. Creator: Karel Vitezslav Masek

Female Nude with Outstretched Arms, 1896. Creator: Karel Vitezslav Masek
Female Nude with Outstretched Arms, 1896

Background imageArms Collection: Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Background imageArms Collection: Portrait of a woman, arms crossed. Creator: Fedor Petrovic Cumakov

Portrait of a woman, arms crossed. Creator: Fedor Petrovic Cumakov
Portrait of a woman, arms crossed

Background imageArms Collection: Embarkation of Arms, at Calais, on Friday, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Embarkation of Arms, at Calais, on Friday, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of Arms, at Calais, on Friday, 1854. Northern France: artillery and ammunition being loaded on to Royal Navy ships destined for the Crimean War....the [French] troops marched down

Background imageArms Collection: Gwynplaine. The man who laughs, c1886. Creator: Georges Antoine Rochegrosse

Gwynplaine. The man who laughs, c1886. Creator: Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Gwynplaine. The man who laughs, c1886

Background imageArms Collection: The Trophy of Constantine, with Victory at left crowning the emperor with a laurel, ... ca

The Trophy of Constantine, with Victory at left crowning the emperor with a laurel, ... ca. 1650-68. Creator: Anon
The Trophy of Constantine, with Victory at left crowning the emperor with a laurel, behind them a bounty of arms, armor, prisoners, and Maxentius head on a stick, ca. 1650-68

Background imageArms Collection: Draped Standing Figure with Outstretched Arms, 1540/50. Creator: Unknown

Draped Standing Figure with Outstretched Arms, 1540/50. Creator: Unknown
Draped Standing Figure with Outstretched Arms, 1540/50

Background imageArms Collection: Half Length Sketch of Girl with Crossed Arms, n.d. Creators: Unknown, Bartolomeo Schedoni

Half Length Sketch of Girl with Crossed Arms, n.d. Creators: Unknown, Bartolomeo Schedoni
Half Length Sketch of Girl with Crossed Arms, n.d

Background imageArms Collection: Curve

Curve
Natalya Sleta

Background imageArms Collection: Devotion

Devotion
João Coelho

Background imageArms Collection: Magenta Pink Saguaro

Magenta Pink Saguaro
Tom Windeknecht

Background imageArms Collection: 13132713

13132713
GRIZZLY BEAR wearing gold bowler hat holding a glass of champagne Date: 30-03-2020

Background imageArms Collection: Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600. Creator: Rudolf Danner

Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600. Creator: Rudolf Danner
Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600

Background imageArms Collection: Hawker Hunter FGA. 74 505

Hawker Hunter FGA. 74 505
Singapore Air Defence Command - Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505 (msn 41H/680085, ex XJ632 and G-9-356), on the line with armourers preparing the ADEN gun pack for removal

Background imageArms Collection: Ancient Germanic warriors

Ancient Germanic warriors. They are naked except for animal skins with heads and antlers, and carry lances, clubs and wood and wicker shields. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua

Background imageArms Collection: Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas)

Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas)
990320 Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 50.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArms Collection: Chief Two Guns White Calf, Blackfeet Indian, Montana, USA

Chief Two Guns White Calf, Blackfeet Indian, Montana, USA
Chief Two Guns White Calf (1872-1934), Blackfeet Indian, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA. Date: circa 1920

Background imageArms Collection: Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation

Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation of the premises, Friday 7th January 1972

Background imageArms Collection: Suspected Iraqi super gun seized at Teesport. Tees Dock. 13th April 1990

Suspected Iraqi super gun seized at Teesport. Tees Dock. 13th April 1990

Background imageArms Collection: Shri Shri Durga, ca. 1885-95. Creator: Unknown

Shri Shri Durga, ca. 1885-95. Creator: Unknown
Shri Shri Durga, ca. 1885-95

Background imageArms Collection: Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art Studio

Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art Studio
Kali/Tara, ca. 1885-90

Background imageArms Collection: Farmers in old pub. Herefordshire

Farmers in old pub. Herefordshire
Three mature male farmers sit in the parlour bar of The Carpenters Arms, Walterstone, Herefordshire, and enjoy a chat and a pint together Date: circa 1975

Background imageArms Collection: Greetings from Australia - Commonwealth Coat of Arms

Greetings from Australia - Commonwealth Coat of Arms
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia with a Kangaroo and an Emu - the six smaller shields within the large shield signify the six states of Australia. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageArms Collection: Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skull

Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skull. Private Collection

Background imageArms Collection: Squid, Fish Market, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Squid, Fish Market, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Background imageArms Collection: Prehistory. Paleolithic. Hunters manufacturing weapons

Prehistory. Paleolithic. Hunters manufacturing weapons and cutting skins. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

Background imageArms Collection: The Triple Entente

The Triple Entente
Coloured lantern slide that shows the British Union Flag, French Tricolour and a flag displaying the Russian coat of arms

Background imageArms Collection: A 19th century duel. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England

A 19th century duel. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England
19th Century, Archival, Archive, Arms, code of honor, code of honour, Duelers, Dueling, Engraving, Fight, Gentlemen, Gun, Guns, Historical, History, Honor, Honour, Illustration, Old, Period, Picture

Background imageArms Collection: The Finnish Guard sharpshooter battalion on the march to the Battle of Gorni Dubnik which took

The Finnish Guard sharpshooter battalion on the march to the Battle of Gorni Dubnik which took place on the 24 October
19th Century, 24 October 1877, Archival, Archive, Arms, Battle of Gorni Dubnik, Engraving, Finnish Guards' Rifle Battalion, Historical, History, Illustration, March, Marching, Old, Period

Background imageArms Collection: British troops training with the new 'Tommy' sub-machine-guns which were being received weekly

British troops training with the new "Tommy" sub-machine-guns which were being received weekly from America in 1940. These guns could be fired either from the hip or the shoulder




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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.