Balaclava Collection

Battle Balaclava (Gibb)
The Thin Red Line of the 93rd Highlanders repel the Russian cavalry

Charge of Light Brigade
The charge of the Light Brigade Cardigan in action

11th Hussars at Balaclava, Charge of the Light Brigade, Crimean War. Date: 1854

CRIMEAN WAR: LIGHT BRIGADE. The Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava, 25 October 1854. Wood engraving from a 19th century edition of Lord Alfred Tennysons poem, Charge of the Light Brigade

The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade
CRIMEAN WAR. The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade at Balaclava, Crimea, Oct. 25, 1854: English engraving, 1855

1975 Monaco Grand Prix - Emerson Fittipaldi: Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren M23 Ford
1975 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 9-11 May 1975. Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren M23 Ford. Ref: 75MON12. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1994 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 01: Ayrton Senna during the San Marino GP at Imola on May 01, 1994 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Heavy Brigade / Simpson
The charge of the Heavy Cavalry

7th Earl of Cardigan
James Thomas Brudenell 7th earl of CARDIGAN military, notably at the battle of Balaklava during the Crimea War

Crimean War. Sketch of Balaklava, 1856 Date: 1856

17th Lancers, Charge of the Light Brigade, Balaclava, Crimea
Into the Valley of Death - The 17th Lancers during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava on 25th October 1854 during the Crimean War - by John Charlton. 1854

The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. Artist: Hayes
The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. From a private collection

2005 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 08: Fernando Alonsos helmet during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 08, 2005 in Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain

Captain Scott on Ski, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott on Ski, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Robert Falcon Scott - at the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912) - who lost his life in an ill-fated race to be the first person to reach the South Pole

A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909)
A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters. [Standing (from left): Joyce, Day, Wild, Adams, Brocklehurst, Shackleton, Marshall, David, Armitage, Marston

Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

1991 United States GP
STREETS OF PHOENIX, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 10: Ayrton Senna puts on his balaclava and does up his fireproof suit in the McLaren garage as he prepares to head onto circuit during the United

Crimean War

South Valley, Balaclava, site of 1854 battle, now vineyards, Crimea, Ukraine, Europe

Balaclava / Dupray
The Charge of the Light Brigade - into the Valley of Death !

The pocket-pistol - equipped for Balaclava. A soldier handing a pistol(?) to a mounted soldier as another soldier looks on. Date 1855

Sir Henry Maxse
Sir Henry Fitzhardinge Berkeley Maxse, who died in 1883 while in office as Governor of Newfoundland, having previously been Governor of Heligoland

Home made car
A young man got up in motoring kit including a balaclava and goggles, poses at the wheel of an evidently home made car with hand-scrawled number plate!

7th Earl of Cardigan
James Thomas Brudenell 7th earl of CARDIGAN military, notably at the battle of Balaklava during the Crimea War

Formula 1 2018: Japanese GP
SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 07: Carlos Sainz on the grid during the Japanese GP at Suzuka on Sunday October 07, 2018 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images)

1991 United States GP
STREETS OF PHOENIX, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 10: Ayrton Senna puts on his balaclava and does up his fireproof suit in the McLaren garage as he prepares to head onto circuit during the United

1983 Austrian GP
AUGUST 14: Nelson Piquet climbs into his Brabham BT52B BMW during the Austrian GP on Sunday August 14, 1983. (Photo by Studio Colombo)

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4655413 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Representation of the penitents of Florence helping the poor and supplicants, 1861 (engraving)
JAB4119530 Representation of the penitents of Florence helping the poor and supplicants, 1861 (engraving); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Grand Prix Gp Portrait
Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary. Friday 22 July 2016. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image _V2I3378

Representation of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit Procession of the Confrerie
ELD4870120 Representation of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit Procession of the Confrerie instituted by the King on 23/03/1585

Les chevalier gourmandeurs (knights commandeurs) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel"
JEB4933941 Les chevalier gourmandeurs (knights commandeurs) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

1991 United States GP
STREETS OF PHOENIX, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 10: Ayrton Senna puts on his balaclava and does up his fireproof suit in the McLaren garage as he prepares to head onto circuit during the United

2010 Ginetta G50 Cup
Thruxton, UK. 4th April 2010. Rob Huff, guest driver. Portrait. World Copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic Ref: Digital Image IMG_5588a

1971 Monza 1000 kms
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - APRIL 25: Vic Elford during the Monza 1000 kms at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on April 25, 1971 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Formula 1 2024: Pre-Season Test
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Yuki Tsunoda, Visa Cash App RB F1 Team during the Pre-Season Test at Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday February 21, 2024 in Sakhir

A Panoramic View of the Position now occupied by the Allied Armies before Sebastopol, in 1855 (litho)
XND70150 A Panoramic View of the Position now occupied by the Allied Armies before Sebastopol, in 1855 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman of the Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a black and red hood, black jacket, blouse, sash belt
FLO4656216 Woman of the Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a black and red hood, black jacket, blouse, sash belt, full skirt and carries a jug

Costume of a Carmelite nun, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656610 Costume of a Carmelite nun, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

1986 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - AUGUST 07: Ayrton Senna during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on August 07, 1986 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1991 United States GP
STREETS OF PHOENIX, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 10: Ayrton Senna puts on his balaclava and does up his fireproof suit in the McLaren garage as he prepares to head onto circuit during the United

1991 United States GP
STREETS OF PHOENIX, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 10: Ayrton Senna puts on his balaclava and does up his fireproof suit in the McLaren garage as he prepares to head onto circuit during the United

1991 United States GP
STREETS OF PHOENIX, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 10: Ayrton Senna puts on his balaclava and does up his fireproof suit in the McLaren garage as he prepares to head onto circuit during the United

The attack of the heavy cavalry brigade in the Battle of Balaklava on October 25, 1854, 1854-1855. Private Collection

1996 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - MAY 14: Ukyo Katayama during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on May 14, 2018 in Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Canada. (Photo by LAT Images)

Goodwood Revival 2021
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 18: Jean-Eric Vergne during the Goodwood Revival at Goodwood Circuit on September 18, 2021 in Goodwood Circuit, United Kingdom

1989 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DE JEREZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Ayrton Senna during the Spanish GP at Circuito de Jerez on October 01, 1989 in Circuito de Jerez, Spain. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

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"Balaclava: A Historic Battle and a Versatile Headgear" The word "balaclava" evokes images of bravery, heroism, and the Crimean War, and is synonymous with the Battle of Balaclava, where the Charge of Light Brigade took place on October 25th, 1854. This infamous battle has been immortalized in Lord Alfred Tennyson's poem "Charge of the Light Brigade, " capturing both the courage and tragedy that unfolded. During this historic event, soldiers from the 11th Hussars at Balaclava charged into enemy lines with unwavering determination. The British Light Cavalry Brigade fearlessly faced overwhelming odds as they galloped towards their adversaries. Their iconic balaclavas protected their faces from harsh elements while symbolizing their unity and resilience. The Crimean War marked a turning point in military history, showcasing not only strategic blunders but also acts of valor by individuals like Captain Scott who ventured into uncharted territories on skis. The Heavy Brigade under Simpson's command played a crucial role in supporting their comrades during this conflict. Beyond its association with war, balaclavas have found utility beyond battlefields. In motorsports like Formula One racing, drivers such as Emerson Fittipaldi donned these head coverings for added protection against wind and debris during high-speed races like the 1975 Monaco Grand Prix or events like the San Marino GP in 1994. Today, balaclavas continue to serve various purposes—whether it be providing warmth during winter sports or concealing identities for those engaging in extreme activities. They remain an enduring symbol of resilience and adaptability throughout history—a reminder that even amidst adversity, humans find ways to protect themselves while pushing boundaries.