Defensive Weapon Collection (page 2)

Portrait of Ferdinando campanelli
3568656 Portrait of Ferdinando campanelli; (add.info.: Europe 1870 ca. Photographer: Allegri, Brescia); Alinari Archives, Florence

Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705483 Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705278 A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

James COOK died on 14 February 1779 on the Sandwich Islands off Hawaii
JAB4120738 James COOK died on 14 February 1779 on the Sandwich Islands off Hawaii.; (add.info.: James COOK died on 14 February 1779 on the Sandwich Islands off Hawaii.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Artillery train of the Royal Guard of France, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4429437 Artillery train of the Royal Guard of France, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: Artillery and artillery train of the Royal Guard of France. Epinal print)

Arrow flying squirrel, Petinomys sagitta. (Sailing squirrel, Scuirus sagitta)
FLO4640993 Arrow flying squirrel, Petinomys sagitta. (Sailing squirrel, Scuirus sagitta) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Native Guinee (Guinee conakry) sitting in front of accessories, dishes and weapons
FLO4635217 Native Guinee (Guinee conakry) sitting in front of accessories, dishes and weapons. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C
FLO4644200 Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C

Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies, including necklace, headdress, earrings, and weapons
FLO4621582 Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies, including necklace, headdress, earrings, and weapons, bow, arrow and knife

San men (Bushmen) armed with spears, arrows and bows for a hunting expedition
FLO4620170 San men (Bushmen) armed with spears, arrows and bows for a hunting expedition. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Costumes of the King of the Kongo, and a noble man. They wear hats with brims, and carry scimitars
FLO4620085 Costumes of the King of the Kongo, and a noble man. They wear hats with brims, and carry scimitars. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola)
FLO4620240 Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola), depicted with spears, shields and cudgels

Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist)
FLO4608266 Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist, chemist and botanist) - Eau forte by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Foot tournament held at Kassel in 1596 to celebrate the baptism of Princess Elizabeth of Hessen-Kassel
FLO4703039 Foot tournament held at Kassel in 1596 to celebrate the baptism of Princess Elizabeth of Hessen-Kassel. The knights goal was to break three lances

Captive Gaul king and a pensive British woman. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704158 Captive Gaul king and a pensive British woman. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Costumes of Native Americans of Canada, hunters with muskets, men in capes, tunics and trousers
FLO4621910 Costumes of Native Americans of Canada, hunters with muskets, men in capes, tunics and trousers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Union cavalryman
3056304 Union cavalryman; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Union cavalryman armed with a sword and two revolvers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

A Scottish color bearer, Early 18th Century
3056348 A Scottish color bearer, Early 18th Century; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: An Austrian print of a Scottish soldier with a King's Standard)

Union Infantry Corporal with knapsack and rifle
3056327 Union Infantry Corporal with knapsack and rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Union Infantry Corporal with knapsack and rifle); © Don Troiani

17th European Matchlock Musket
3056351 17th European Matchlock Musket ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lock detail of German military matchlock musket dating from the early to mid 17th Century with Nurnberg or Suhl markings)

A Scottish Officer, Early 18th Century
3056347 A Scottish Officer, Early 18th Century; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: An Austrian print of a Scottish Officer armed with a broadsword and shield)

Man, looking as if he has been in a drunken brawl, serving his sentence in the village stocks
531375 Man, looking as if he has been in a drunken brawl, serving his sentence in the village stocks. Attached to stocks is the pillory post with constraints for the arms

Segawa Kikunojo in the role of Nuregami no Chogoro and Nakamura Shikan Hanaregoma no Chokichi
2909926 Segawa Kikunojo in the role of Nuregami no Chogoro and Nakamura Shikan Hanaregoma no Chokichi; (add.info.: Two actors)

Weapons warehouse, Saint Etienne, c.1910 (photo)
2419849 Weapons warehouse, Saint Etienne, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Economie. Photo, France, vers 1910. Coll. Part. Economy)

A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III. Engraving
530739 A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

American woodsmen hunting bears, 1850
1575190 American woodsmen hunting bears, 1850; (add.info.: American woodsmen hunting bears in the forests in mid 19th century)

Yaghan or Yamana people of Tierra del Fuego, naked hunters with cloaks, spears, bow and arrow
FLO4621317 Yaghan or Yamana people of Tierra del Fuego, naked hunters with cloaks, spears, bow and arrow, and seated woman with feather headdress and cloak. Fishing boat with sail in the background

Warriors of the Kongo with weapons and battle instruments (bow, arrow, drum and percussion instrument)
FLO4620108 Warriors of the Kongo with weapons and battle instruments (bow, arrow, drum and percussion instrument). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's

Japanese flags, emblems and insignia including mythical beasts (kirin, phoenix)
FLO4622827 Japanese flags, emblems and insignia including mythical beasts (kirin, phoenix). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

Native Americans of Carolina in capes, shawls and skirts, men with bows and arrows
FLO4621956 Native Americans of Carolina in capes, shawls and skirts, men with bows and arrows, women with necklaces and tattoos in summer dress

Idols and axe or buton of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio
FLO4621613 Idols and axe or buton of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Baron de Sigognac. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating Theophile Gautier's novel "The Captain
PCT4265041 Baron de Sigognac. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating Theophile Gautier's novel "The Captain Fracasse". Charpentier Edition 1863.; (add.info.: Baron de Sigognac)

Ballistic or catapult: weapon of war intended to launch projectiles towards enemy positions - 19th century engraving
PCT4286827 Ballistic or catapult: weapon of war intended to launch projectiles towards enemy positions - 19th century engraving -; (add.info.: Ballistic or catapult)

Warrior of ABYSSINIE (Ethiopia). Engraving 1885
JAB4121281 Warrior of ABYSSINIE (Ethiopia). Engraving 1885; (add.info.: Warrior of ABYSSINIE (Ethiopia). Engraving 1885); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Native of DOREI, Solomon Islands - Journeys by James COOK (1728-1779) in Oceania
JAB4121089 Native of DOREI, Solomon Islands - Journeys by James COOK (1728-1779) in Oceania.; (add.info.: Native of DOREI)

Dance guerriere at Bourou, Sea of the Solomon Islands, Archipelago of Bismarck, New Ireland
JAB4121356 Dance guerriere at Bourou, Sea of the Solomon Islands, Archipelago of Bismarck, New Ireland, Oceania - Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779)

The guard of Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, India
3567192 The guard of Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, India. The uniforms show the influence of English style, 1863 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur)

The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper)
3566961 The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1894 Photographer: Catat, Louis); Alinari Archives, Florence

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705261 A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Turkey, Turkish fighter in traditional dress poses in studio with weapons, 1860
LUX4732131 Turkey, Turkish fighter in traditional dress poses in studio with weapons, 1860; (add.info.: Turkey, Turkish fighter in traditional dress poses in studio with weapons)

Japanese infantry, musicians - Japanese infantry musicians, one beating a drum (taiko) carried by another
FLO4724386 Japanese infantry, musicians - Japanese infantry musicians, one beating a drum (taiko) carried by another, both in helmets, kimono over leggings and sandals, wearing swords

Prehistory: Man at the time of polished stone. Neolithic. Engraving from 1870
THT4429455 Prehistory: Man at the time of polished stone. Neolithic. Engraving from 1870.; (add.info.: Prehistory: Man at the time of polished stone. Neolithic)

Woman of Africa, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a turban with feathers, bead necklace and bracelets
FLO4656141 Woman of Africa, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a turban with feathers, bead necklace and bracelets, colorful jacket and skirt, lion head brooch, bow and quiver

A soldier battling a dragon
5312142 A soldier battling a dragon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a soldier battling a dragon in the cave of Mount Pilatus. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4706580 Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705559 Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

An Etruscan warrior and Ceres, goddess of grain crops and agriculture. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert
FLO4703628 An Etruscan warrior and Ceres, goddess of grain crops and agriculture. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Four Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets
FLO4703619 Four Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

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"Defensive Weapon: A Historical Journey through Art and Symbolism" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of defensive weapons as we explore a diverse collection of historical artifacts and imagery. From the majestic Imperial and Royal Crowns of Europe to the intricate public arms of Thetford, Tiverton, Warrington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Wisbech, each piece tells a unique story. Transporting us back to 1837, "Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River" depicts an intense scene captured on watercolor paper. The image showcases trappers relying on their defensive weapons while embarking on a daring rush towards the river. During World War II, Winston Churchill became an iconic figure with his machine gun in hand, cigar firmly clenched between his teeth and hat adorning his head. This black-and-white propaganda photograph symbolizes strength and resilience against adversity. Switzerland's coat of arms reveals its cantons' unity through vibrant lithography. Each emblem represents their commitment to defense throughout history - a testament to their unwavering spirit. Education institutions such as Mill Hill School and Merton College Oxford proudly display their mottoes alongside colorful lithographs. These symbols remind us that knowledge is indeed power when it comes to defending one's beliefs. Journey into Birmingham's past with J Westwood's trade card showcasing finely crafted guns and pistols. Engraved with precision, this artifact highlights how weaponry has evolved over time while remaining essential for self-defense. Travel even further back in time with an engraving depicting Vercingetorix surrendering before Julius Caesar at the Siege of Alesia in 52 BC. This powerful image captures both bravery and strategic defense during ancient conflicts. Denstone College embraces symbolism by proclaiming "Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae, " reminding students that wisdom can be found within every challenge they face – akin to the strength of a wooden cross.