Balaclava Collection (page 8)

A wintry scene on the Western Front, the Somme, France, World War I, c1916. Artist
A wintry scene on the Western Front, the Somme, France, World War I, c1916

Oates and Meares at the Blubber Stove in the Stables, Antarctica, 1911. Artist
Oates and Meares at the Blubber Stove in the Stables, Antarctica, 1911. Two of the members of Captain Scotts Terra Nova South Pole expedtion

Lieutenant Evans surveying in the Antarctic, 1911-1912. Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieutenant Evans surveying in the Antarctic, 1911-1912. Evans using the 4 inch theodolite used to locate the South Pole on Captain Scotts Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913

USA. Washington State. Adult male Annas Hummingbird (Calypte anna) flashes his iridescent gorget

Balaklava. The Quays and the Shipping, 1855. Private Collection

Sevastopol. Private Collection

View of the harbour of Balaclava. Private Collection

Storm in the Balaklava Bay on 14th of November 1854, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Storm in the Balaklava Bay on 14th of November 1854, 1855. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Balaclava. View onto the sea, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Balaclava. View onto the sea, 1855. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Charge of the Light Cavalry at Balaclava, c1880. Artist: T. S. S
Charge of the Light Cavalry at Balaclava, c1880. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Entrance of Balaclava Harbour, c1880. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

The Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 1854 (1909). After Edward Morin (1824-1882). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

The Heavy Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, c1880. Artist: C. R
The Heavy Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, c1880. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Map of the area where the Crimean War was fought in the 1850s, (c1920). Artist: Walter Hutchinson
Map of the area where the Crimean War was fought in the 1850s, (c1920). The plan shows the relative positions of the battlefields of Crimea

Florence Nightingale visiting the hut hospitals at Balaclava, 1855. In 1854, during the Crimean War (1853-1856), Sidney Herbert, Secretary of State for War

The Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854. The Charge of the Light Brigade. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854. The Charge of the Light Brigade. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

Balaclava At Peace, Ukraine, c1888. Site of the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Storm, Balaclava, Ukraine, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Entrance to Balaclava Harbour, Ukraine, c1888. Site of the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at the Battle of Balaclava 25 October 1854. The Thin Red LineWatercolour by Richard Simkin

The Battle Of Balaclava Haro Prii, Crimea, 25 October 1854. Charge Of The Light Brigade. From The Age We Live In, A History Of The Nineteenth Century

Battlefield Scene After Charge Of The Light Brigade, Battle Of Balaclava, Crimean War.Photograph Taken By British Photographer Roger Fenton In 1855

The Morning Of Balaclava. Illustration By Lucy Kemp Welch From The Book Black Beauty By A. Sewell Published 1915

There was no shelter for these two White-le-Head boys, Jerry Chambers, aged ten, and nine year old John Cassidy at the bus stop at Flint Hill

British soldier eating rations at the Front, WW1
Tommys Salle A Manger at the Front. Dinner-time in a British trench where the soldiers dining room with tapestried with mud and carpeted with muddy water. Date: 1915

Helmet with cape pieces by Marjory Tillotson, WW1 knitting
Pattern from a Baldwins knitting booklet during the First World War for a wool helmet with cape pieces to protect the neck and chest designed by the leading knitting expert

Weldons garments & hospital comforts, knitting booklet, WW1
Be useful in this time of war. Front cover of a Weldons booklet with instructions on how to make a variety of garments for soldiers and hospital comforts for wounded men

Fitzroy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (1788-1855) English soldier, c1860. Field marshal in Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War) 1853-1856: He was victorious at the battle of Alma

Crimean War, position of Allies around Balaclava
Crimean War -- position of the Allies around Balaclava. 1855

Caricature of Walter Joyce, English actor -- On and off the stage, he draws. 1880

Dog Collects for Wool
Southville Beau, a Yorkshire Terrier, has collected three thousand pennies for the Wool Fund to knit socks and balaclava helmets for our boys in the trenches. Date: 1914 - 1918 war

The Vienna Auto cap - ladies motoring wear 1912
Helmet-shaped knitted cap designed to protect the chin from the wind during inclement weather. The cap is warm, light, and porous

Advert for Shoolbreds soldiers & sailors comforts 1915
Advertisement for Shoolbreds comforts for soldiers and sailors during the First World War. Army shirts, soldiers cardigan jackets and woven body belts are among the products advertised. 1915

The Needle Worker, WW1 knitting & sewing booklet
Front cover of monthly magazine, The Needle Worker, from the Great War period featuring a photograph of a Belgian kepi cap - the knitting pattern for which was inside. Date: c.1915

Leachs WW1 knitting booklet - Comforts for Men
Front cover of a Leachs Comforts for Men booklet, part of their Home Needlework Series, featuring a number of woollen comforts including a helmet or balaclava, fingerless gloves and socks

Weldons paper patterns for our troops, WW1
Page of items that could be made from Weldons paper patterns for soldiers during the First World War. Garments include night shirts, a bed jacket and a flannel helmet in a balaclava style. Date: c

American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting booklet
Front cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers. Photograph features a very handsome young man dressed in a knitted balaclava with extended chest

WW1 knitting booklet patterns, knitted helmets
Inside of a First World War era knitting booklet with various patterns instructing knitters how to make woollen comforts for the troops

Mens Wear during WW1, August and February by J. H. Thorpe
The contrast in clothing worn by British soldiers in the trenches in August and in February. The soldier on the left wears the familiar khaki tunic, breeches and puttees

Cartoon, Coiffure in the Trenches, WW1
Cartoon, Coiffure in the Trenches. Keep yer ead still, or I ll ave yer blinkin ear off. By Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1888-1959)

Shetland Wool Cardigan for soldiers, World War One
A shetland wool cardigan, with balaclava, available from Scott Adies of Regent Street and an ideal present to send to fighting men on the Western Front during Christmas 1915. Date: 1915

Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1865)
Portrait of Sir Colin Campbell, pictured in 1855 when he was in command of the Heavy Brigade, 93rd Highlanders notable for their actions during the Battle of Balaclava, Crimean War, 1854-6

Third Earl of Lucan
Major-general GEORGE CHARLES BINGHAM, third earl of LUCAN Military commander during the Crimea War, implicated in the controversial charge by the Light Brigade at Balaklava. Date: 1800 - 1888

USA. Washington State. Adult male Annas Hummingbird (Calypte anna) flashes his
USA, Washington State. Adult male Annas Hummingbird (Calypte anna) flashes his iridescent gorget

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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.