Conscripts Collection

Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho)
7153969 Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby)

The Spirit of Chivalry, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
BAL8021 The Spirit of Chivalry, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 125.8x84.8 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho)
7181631 Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army)

Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho)
7185795 Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho) by English School

King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho)
6032036 King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215)

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho)
2777534 The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Soldiers)

On the anniversary of the Battle of Ortigara, the pilgrimage of more than six thousand Alpine... (colour litho)
2809213 On the anniversary of the Battle of Ortigara, the pilgrimage of more than six thousand Alpine... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The War of Prodigies (Colour Litho)
2808551 The War of Prodigies (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War of Prodigies. An alpine corvee at three thousand meters)

Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho)
2778273 Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Alpine Drums)

African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b / w photo)
1720216 African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Peleliu battle, september 15)

Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving)
3646316 Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer)

Mr Edwin J Bretts Collection of Armour at the Tudor Exhibition (engraving)
1626728 Mr Edwin J Bretts Collection of Armour at the Tudor Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972944 Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries)

Richard the Lionheart (colour litho)
2775125 Richard the Lionheart (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard the Lionheart)

Armour of the 16th Century (coloured engraving)
972910 Armour of the 16th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armour of the 16th Century)

Land Army 1941
Two former mill workers, sisters Ava and Blanche Horn, (" first Bevin girls" - Land Army conscripts & volunteers) are photographed in London enroute for the south

Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman
3056352 Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a Pikeman wearing armor); © Don Troiani

Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer
3056353 Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a musketeer with a matchlock musket wearing armor)

Drafted men, 4 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Drafted men, 4 Sept 1917. Drafted U.S. Army recruits of "Boyce's Tigers" marching near the Washington Square Arch in New York City, September 4, 1917

Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917
Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917. First World War, conscription? Note spittoons on the floor

Prayer by Antonio Giacomini for the Battle of Pisa. Detail. Painting by Giorgio Vasari and his studio (1511-1574)
BEN5476878 Prayer by Antonio Giacomini for the Battle of Pisa. Detail. Painting by Giorgio Vasari and his studio (1511-1574), 1565. 16th century Italian mannerism

Ernest Bevin, British Labour politician
Ernest Bevin (1881-1951), British Labour politician. He served as Minister of Labour in the wartime coalition government, and as Foreign Secretary in the post-war Labour Government

A Crusader Battle (oil on canvas)
6867099 A Crusader Battle (oil on canvas) by Calza, Antonio (1653-1725); 94.2x127.5 cm; Private Collection

Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton
3780361 Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton; (add.info.: Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton, wearing a doublet and full armour complete with shield and sword particular to his knighthood. Dates unknown: approx)

The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
3900541 The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans)
3780366 Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans); (add.info.: Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans) in traditional Lorraine country dress with wimple hat

Italian military costume from 15th century
3780443 Italian military costume from 15th century; (add.info.: Italian military costume from 15th century - rear view. Wearing gold decorated breastplate and helmet with a feather in it)

Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust
XAM77561 Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust, from an unpublished book glorifying the Emperors chivalric deeds, c.1515 (woodcut) by Durer or Duerer

Sir Richard de Vernon - costume from 15th century
3780437 Sir Richard de Vernon - costume from 15th century; (add.info.: Sir Richard Vernon (d. 1451) - costume from 15th century

Gaston de Foix - male costume of 15th century
3780420 Gaston de Foix - male costume of 15th century; (add.info.: Gaston de Foix, Duke of Nemours (1489 - 1512) - French male costume of 15th century

French Noble man - costume of 14th century
3780402 French Noble man - costume of 14th century; (add.info.: French Noble man - costume of 14th century. Pictured kneeling in prayer position)

Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg
3780377 Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg; (add.info.: Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor, shown atop a horse which wears elaborately decorated caparison armour)

Military costume, Knight - 14th century
3780444 Military costume, Knight - 14th century; (add.info.: Military costume, Knight - 14th century. Wearing red cloak over full steel armour with chanmail, helmet, shoes with attached spikes)

Aubrey de Vere - male costume of 13th century
3780416 Aubrey de Vere - male costume of 13th century; (add.info.: Aubrey de Vere (1163-1214), 2nd Earl of Oxford and Lord Great Chamberlain of England - male costume of 13th century

French knight - male costume of 14th century
3780372 French knight - male costume of 14th century; (add.info.: French knight - male costume of 14th century, shown atop a horse wearing yellow caparison, knight with full armour)

Russian solider with his horse, 1885 (engraving)
IND388214 Russian solider with his horse, 1885 (engraving) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; Image/Index

The Erzurum Offensive (Poster), 1916 (chromolitho)
FIA5403479 The Erzurum Offensive (Poster), 1916 (chromolitho) by Anonymous; 42x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Death of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (coloured engraving)
3646259 Death of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Charles the Bold)

The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho)
FIA5403540 The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho) by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); 51x71 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Tournoi (Moyen age) - Tournament of mounted knights - Anonymous - 1840 - Colour lithograph - 20, 3x30
FIA5396350 Tournoi (Moyen age) - Tournament of mounted knights - Anonymous - 1840 - Colour lithograph - 20, 3x30, 5 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving)
LRI4676802 Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Battle of Magenta on June 5)

French Conscripts for the Years 1820, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25
2911026 French Conscripts for the Years 1820, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25 by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: 1813 Hand-coloured etching titled French Conscripts for the Years 1820, 21, 22, 23)

First page of the history of King Juan I of Castile (1358-90) Chronicle of the Kings of Castile by Pedro Lopez de Ayala
IND113625 First page of the history of King Juan I of Castile (1358-90) Chronicle of the Kings of Castile by Pedro Lopez de Ayala (1332-1407) (engraving)

"Apres la bataille"(After the battle) Allegorie de la guerre, un guerrier tue
FIA5326094 " Apres la bataille" (After the battle) Allegorie de la guerre, un guerrier tue. Peinture de Francesco Giuseppe Casanova (1727-1802) Mikhail Kroshitsky Art Museum

The Armed Knight (engraving)
3646508 The Armed Knight (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armed Knight. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo
IND244309 Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo by Spanish School; Iglesia de Santiago, Funes, Navarra

Il Pecorone: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer (litho)
7182493 Il Pecorone: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer)

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"Conscripts: From Royalist Cavalry to African-American Marines, a Glimpse into the History of Warfare" In this captivating collection of lithographs and engravings, we embark on a journey through time to explore the lives and experiences in various conflicts. The Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War comes alive as we witness the valiant charge of Royalist cavalry against their Parliamentarian foes. The year is 1645, and amidst the chaos, these conscripted soldiers fight for their cause with unwavering determination. Moving forward in history, we find ourselves amidst the Battle of Peleliu in 1944. A powerful black-and-white photograph captures the resilience and bravery of African-American Marines as they face unimaginable challenges on Pacific shores. Archduke Maximilian's visit to an armourer transports us back further still, offering a glimpse into military life centuries ago. Engraved with intricate detail, this scene showcases not only weaponry but also highlights how they were integral parts of armies throughout history. As our exploration continues, Mr Edwin J Bretts Collection reveals an impressive array of armor at a Tudor Exhibition. These artifacts serve as reminders that even in times when warfare was dominated by knights and chivalry, conscripts played crucial roles on battlefields across Europe. Colored engravings depicting military habits from the 15th and 16th centuries provide insight into how uniforms evolved over time while showcasing both individuality and unity among conscripted soldiers. Richard the Lionheart emerges from a vibrant lithograph capturing his legendary persona—a reminder that leaders themselves often relied upon brave men who answered their call to arms as conscripts. Transitioning once again through time brings us to colored engravings displaying armor from the 16th century—testaments to craftsmanship but also symbols representing those who wore them; ordinary individuals thrust into extraordinary circumstances.