Bullet Collection (#14)

Chrysler Thunderbolt

Christmas Bullet aircraft
Madison Square Garden, March 1919. Photograph of a sign displayed with an airplane at an aeronautical show at Madison Square Garden, reading as follows: CHRISTMAS BULLET/FLEXIBLE WING, STRUTLESS BIPLA

British Ballad, Fair Helen of Kirconnell
FAIR HELEN (Helen of Kirconnell - Kirconnel - Kirkconnel) British ballad of Scottish origin telling the tragic tale of Helen Irving (Fair Helen of Kirkconnel) daughter of the Laird of Kirkconnel

Georgian soldiers
Georgian Soldiers

Samsun - Laz gang
Predictably the Black Sea man, or the " Laz" as he is called with a mixture of affection and sneer, has become a stock figure of the Turkish social typology

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad Mullah
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Hit
A photograph taken by a French dragoon showing a fellow soldier struck by a German bullet while on reconnaissance duty in the Forest of Champenoux

C-E MINIE / ILN 1855
CLAUDE-ETIENNE MINIE French army officer, inventor of the conical-pointed cylindrical bullet (1849) and of the Minie Rifle

Signs of Gunfire
Bullet-holes in a Moscow shop window testify to the fierce fighting which took place before the Bolsheviks took over the city

Writing home - Vietnam
A young, captured North Vietnamese soldier is allowed to write a letter home

Damaged Building
South Vietnam, Quang Tri: one of the few houses which was not completely destroyed by the Viet Cong and in which the local command post was located

Gatling gun - cartridges

Illegal weapon seized by Cumbria Police UK
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A starting pistol at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Used bullet shells made into tourist souvenir pens, Bascarsija market, Turkish quarter, Sarajevo, Bosnia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Europe

Weber / Freischutz / Liebig5
Act three, scene five : the shooting contest - the magic bullet is guided by the devil to Caspar, not the dove that Max is aiming at

BULLETS / WOOLWICH / 1865(3)
The manufacture of bullets for the Ashantee expedition, at Woolwich Arsenal, London 3 of 4 Date: circa 1865

Mona Lisa in 1929
There she is, the painting you ve come to see ! Roped off from sticky fingers, but not yet protected by bullet-proof glass from thieves and vandals

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"From Revolution to Innovation: The Impact of the Bullet" The bullet, a small but mighty invention, has played a significant role in shaping history and revolutionizing warfare. In 1848, the first issue of the Colt Dragoon Model 1848 revolver brought about a new era of firepower. This British-made weapon by G. H. Davis became synonymous with power and precision. During the Mexican Revolution in 1913, Francisco Pancho Villa led his troops fearlessly while donning bandoliers filled with bullets. His iconic image symbolized strength and resilience as he fought for freedom against oppressive forces. In World War II's brutal Battle of Stalingrad, house-to-house fighting showcased the devastating impact of bullets on both sides. The relentless exchange of gunfire left scars that would forever be etched into history. However, not all uses of they are associated with conflict and destruction. Japan's Shinkansen train system revolutionized transportation as these high-speed "bullet trains" raced across Kyushu and Osaka stations in Asia. These sleek marvels demonstrated Japan's commitment to progress and efficiency. Meanwhile, an advertisement for J. Roussel underwear from 1949 cleverly incorporated bullet imagery to emphasize their product's durability - highlighting how even undergarments could withstand anything life threw at them. Bullets have also been used as symbols during times of peace activism. During the Vietnam War in 1970, a U. S soldier adorned himself with religious medals alongside a peace symbol while wearing a bandolier filled with bullets - representing hope amidst chaos. Even traditional Greek costumes embraced bullet-inspired designs as three men proudly displayed their heritage through intricately decorated attire during festivities in Athens. Lastly, Canadian World War One patriotic postcards depicted soldiers armed with rifles loaded with bullets standing tall against adversity - reminding us that sometimes it is necessary to fight for what we believe in. Whether it be on battlefields or within technological advancements like high-speed trains, the bullet has left an indelible mark on our history.