Combatant Collection

Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, (c1860). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy

Helmet, from Meyer's Lexicon, pub. 1927 (print)
3506041 Helmet, from Meyer's Lexicon, pub. 1927 (print) by German School, (20th century)

A regimental blacksmith attached to the 6th Dragoons, joins in the fighting using only his strength and a hammer
3252878 A regimental blacksmith attached to the 6th Dragoons, joins in the fighting using only his strength and a hammer, France during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wall Painting of British Soldier Holding Pistol, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3610030 Wall Painting of British Soldier Holding Pistol, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183150 The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Highland warrior of clan MacMillan, 19th century (engraving)
3697360 Highland warrior of clan MacMillan, 19th century (engraving) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; Scottish, out of copyright

Gladiators, from Antique Rome engraved by Labrousse
STC255234 Gladiators, from Antique Rome engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (coloured aquatint) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

The fighting games of barres, or couppeteste
The fighting game of barres or Ostrachynda was played between teams of combatants in a defined area, 16th century. The players shouted couppeteste as they fought. Others can be seen playing leapfrog

A Muh-Wohwa, or Indian Duel (engraving)
3627991 A Muh-Wohwa, or Indian Duel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Muh-Wohwa, or Indian Duel)

Diana the Combatant (engraving)
662988 Diana the Combatant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diana the Combatant)

Gettysburg. John Burns House, 1863. Creator: Unknown
Gettysburg. John Burns House, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Henry V of England attacked by the Duke of Alencon at the Battle of Agincourt, 1415 (1864). One of the major battles of the Hundred Years War, Agincourt was a decisive victory for the English

Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Artist
Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy, Hotspur (1364-1403)

Two knights fighting on foot, 1842. Artist: Friedrich Martin von Reibisch
Two knights fighting on foot, 1842. Plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr Franz Kottenkamp

Three knights jousting at a tournament, 1842. Artist: Friedrich Martin von Reibisch
Three knights jousting at a tournament, 1842. Plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr Franz Kottenkamp

Pioneers of the Imperial Guards Corps, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
Pioneers of the Imperial Guards Corps, 1867. From a private collection

Single combat subjected to the judgement of God, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Conquetes de Charlemagne

Crimean War (1853-1856). Siege of Sevastopol, 1854-1855, by Franz Alekseyevich Roubaud (1856-1928). The city, on the Black Sea, was besieged for 11 months. Detail

Blood Sport In Baroda, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Relief. Fighters on a boat. Egyp
Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Polychromed relief depicting fighters on a boat. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Relief. Fighters. Egypt
Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Polychromed relief depicting fighters. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

The Battle of Cressy, (1792). Artist: King
The Battle of Cressy, (1792). An 18th-century depiction of the Battle of Crecy, (1346), one of the defining battles of the Hundred Years War between England and France

Battle, from the series 47 Faithful Samurai, 1850-1880. Artist: Utagawa Yoshitora
Battle, from the series 47 Faithful Samurai, 1850-1880. From a private collection

Samurai fighting against monkeys, 19th century. From a private collection

Bashkirs kuresh wrestling, Russia, 1913. The Bashkirs are a people of central Asia, conquered by the Russians in 1735-1740. Kuresh is the Tatar style of wrestling

Armoured knights jousting at a tournament, 12th century, c1820. The knight on far side has a shattered lance and is being unhorsed

Battle of Crecy, France, August 1346 (1864). A major engagement of the Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453)

Gladiators in the Roman arena. Spectators are giving the thumbs down, signalling the victor not to spare his defeated adversary. Print after Jean-Leon Gerome

Commemorative relief of an unknown gladiators ventures, por
Fragment of a commemorative relief of an unknown gladiators ventures, portrayed in several fights with his adversaries retiatii (gladiators who used the net and trident)

Relief of gladiators. About 30 BC. The slab probably belongs to a grave memorial and recalls the extravagant gladiator fights sponsored by the deceased. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Etruscan art. Urn depicting the struggle between Eteocles an
Etruscan art. Urn of unknown origin, depicting the struggle between Eteocles and Polynices, sons of Oedipus, for the throne of Thebes. 4th-3th centuries B.C. Detail. Archaeology Museum of Barcelona

Four tournament judges and king of arms, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th

Indian non-combatants in France during World War I
Manipuris from the Burmah border assisting behind the lines: exploring a motor-car on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1917

Conscientious Objectors 1916
Members of the Non-Combatant Corps (N.C.C.), established to utilise the services of conscientious objectors, employed in the construction of a military road in East Anglia Date: August 1916

Aeroplane in modern warfare by G. H. Davis
The aeroplane in modern warfare: how the aeroplanes of the combatant powers have fared. Left: dropping bombs from an aeroplane onto massed troops below

Long dark grey submarine

Two combatants begin a judicial duel, from Military and Religious Life in the
KW478230 Two combatants begin a judicial duel, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Pioneer Regiment entrenching in France - WWI
A Pioneer Regiment - British Army combatant corps used for light engineering tasks - dig trenches on the Western Front - WWI. Date: circa 1915

Carpenter ants fighting (Camponotus cruentatus). These are two soldier ants from different colonies. Ants produce chemicals called pheromones which they use to identify each other and to communicate

Abandoned British trench, World War I C016 / 2542
Abandoned British trench, World War I. Remains of an abandoned British trench being inspected by German staff officers on horseback

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"Unyielding Warriors: A Glimpse into the Fierce Combatants of History" Step back in time and witness the valorous spirit of combatants throughout history. From the deathly clash at the Battle of Shrewsbury to the relentless Siege of Sevastopol, these warriors have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Intricately captured in a c1860 artwork, we mourn alongside Henry Percy, known as Harry Hotspur, who met his demise on that fateful day. The Crimean War's brutal Siege of Sevastopol also finds its place here; it was a testament to unwavering determination and sacrifice during 1854-1855. Travel further back to ancient Egypt where relief sculptures depict fighters adorning the Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Their strength immortalized through stone carvings, reminding us of their prowess even after centuries have passed. The Bayeux Tapestry transports us to Norman times when Harold's men fell under their enemy's swords. This wool embroidery on linen captures both triumph and tragedy with intricate detail. A glimpse into 19th-century Scotland reveals Highland warrior from clan MacMillan engraved forever in history. Their fierce loyalty and unyielding courage echo through generations. Gladiators take center stage next - symbols of Ancient Rome's blood-soaked arenas etched by Labrousse himself. These skilled fighters captivated audiences while battling for survival against formidable opponents. Venturing beyond Europe, we encounter "barres, " or couppeteste fighting games that enthralled spectators with daring displays across unknown lands. Meanwhile, Indian duels called Muh-Wohwa come alive through engravings showcasing indigenous martial traditions. Diana herself emerges as a combatant in an enchanting engraving - her bow drawn taut as she embodies strength personified amidst mythical realms.