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Great War Collection (#3)

"Our Little Contemptibles, 1914: A Glimpse into the Great War" Step back in time to the year 1914

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Cavalry Crosses A Border

German Cavalry Crosses A Border
3032630 German Cavalry Crosses A Border; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, German Cavalry Crosses A Border); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, US Helmet With Painted Insignia Of The First Infantry Division

United States, US Helmet With Painted Insignia Of The First Infantry Division
3032604 United States, US Helmet With Painted Insignia Of The First Infantry Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Helmet With Painted Insignia Of The First Infantry Division)

Background imageGreat War Collection: American shoulder patch of the 82nd Infantry Division

American shoulder patch of the 82nd Infantry Division
3032603 American shoulder patch of the 82nd Infantry Division; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: World War 1)

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, Steel helmet with 2nd Battalion 5th Marine insignia

United States, Steel helmet with 2nd Battalion 5th Marine insignia
3032602 United States, Steel helmet with 2nd Battalion 5th Marine insignia; Private Collection; (add.info.: Steel helmet with 2nd Battalion 5th Marine insignia and eagle anchor and globe device)

Background imageGreat War Collection: King Albert of Belgium and his troops, 1914

King Albert of Belgium and his troops, 1914
3032597 King Albert of Belgium and his troops, 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: King Albert of Belgium and his troops, 1914); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageGreat War Collection: French Mitrailleuse of Dragoons moves in action. 1914 by Georges Scott

French Mitrailleuse of Dragoons moves in action. 1914 by Georges Scott
3032584 French Mitrailleuse of Dragoons moves in action. 1914 by Georges Scott; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Mitrailleuse of Dragoons moves in action)

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, 5th Marines Campaign hat decorated with battle honors

United States, 5th Marines Campaign hat decorated with battle honors
3032570 United States, 5th Marines Campaign hat decorated with battle honors; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, United States)

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, Service Tunic Of The 26th 'Yankee' Division

United States, Service Tunic Of The 26th "Yankee" Division
3032557 United States, Service Tunic Of The 26th "Yankee" Division ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: France, French Foreign Legionaires with the Regimental Colors 1918

France, French Foreign Legionaires with the Regimental Colors 1918
3032540 France, French Foreign Legionaires with the Regimental Colors 1918; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, France, Highly decorated French Foreign Legionaires with the Regimental Colors)

Background imageGreat War Collection: 1918 US British romantic postcard

1918 US British romantic postcard
3032537 1918 US British romantic postcard; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, 1918 US British romantic postcard); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Storm troops in 1916

German Storm troops in 1916
3032535 German Storm troops in 1916; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, German Storm troops in 1916 armed with grenades and rifles); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany/Prussia, Telegrapher's Belt Buckle

Germany/Prussia, Telegrapher's Belt Buckle
3032532 Germany/Prussia, Telegrapher's Belt Buckle; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Germany/Prussia, Telegrapher's Belt Buckle); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, Prussian ersatz Jager shako c 1916

Germany, Prussian ersatz Jager shako c 1916
3032531 Germany, Prussian ersatz Jager shako c 1916; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, Germany, Prussian ersatz (pressed felt) Jager shako c 1916); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: British Nurse's glazed straw hat

British Nurse's glazed straw hat
3032529 British Nurse's glazed straw hat; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: WW1, British Nurse's glazed straw hat); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: The valley of the Somme near Clery

The valley of the Somme near Clery
3032514 The valley of the Somme near Clery; Private Collection; (add.info.: The valley of the Somme near Clery); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War I, Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style

World War I, Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style
3032513 World War I, Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War 1, African-American bandsmen

World War 1, African-American bandsmen
3032512 World War 1, African-American bandsmen; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, African-American bandsmen of the 79th Division, photographs taken in France); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, Helmet with Red Devil Insignia of the 186th Aero Squadron

United States, Helmet with Red Devil Insignia of the 186th Aero Squadron
3032502 United States, Helmet with Red Devil Insignia of the 186th Aero Squadron; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, United States)

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Pioneers Building A Bridge

German Pioneers Building A Bridge
3032354 German Pioneers Building A Bridge; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, German Pioneers Building A Bridge); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Dead Germans at L'yser, December 1914 by Georges Scott

Dead Germans at L'yser, December 1914 by Georges Scott
3032352 Dead Germans at L'yser, December 1914 by Georges Scott; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dead Germans at L'yser, December 1914 by Georges Scott); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War I German m1916 German Steel Helmet

World War I German m1916 German Steel Helmet
3032351 World War I German m1916 German Steel Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I German m1916 Steel Helmet with camouflage paint in a quilt work pattern); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: German prisoners taken on the Somme by the British 21-22 August 1918

German prisoners taken on the Somme by the British 21-22 August 1918
3032485 German prisoners taken on the Somme by the British 21-22 August 1918; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1)

Background imageGreat War Collection: French propaganda postcard circa 1914

French propaganda postcard circa 1914
3032482 -French propaganda postcard circa 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, -French propaganda postcard circa 1914); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Great Britain, 1915 dated trench gas alarm wooden rattle

Great Britain, 1915 dated trench gas alarm wooden rattle
3032334 Great Britain, 1915 dated trench gas alarm wooden rattle; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Great Britain, 1915 dated trench gas alarm wooden rattle); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: American Selective Service lapel pin

American Selective Service lapel pin
3032330 American Selective Service lapel pin; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, American Selective Service lapel pin); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, 41st Infantry Division Shoulder Patch

United States, 41st Infantry Division Shoulder Patch
3032326 United States, 41st Infantry Division Shoulder Patch; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: 41st Infantry Division Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, Aviator's tunic with Iron cross first class

Germany, Aviator's tunic with Iron cross first class
3032447 Germany, Aviator's tunic with Iron cross first class; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Germany, Aviator's tunic with Iron cross first class)

Background imageGreat War Collection: WW1 United States, U.S. Marines and Boston Bull Terrier mascot about 1918

WW1 United States, U.S. Marines and Boston Bull Terrier mascot about 1918
3032425 WW1 United States, U.S. Marines and Boston Bull Terrier mascot about 1918; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1 United States, U.S)

Background imageGreat War Collection: Prussian Veterinarian Officer's cap

Prussian Veterinarian Officer's cap
3056377 Prussian Veterinarian Officer's cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Veterinarian Officers Cap (Schirmmutze)); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War I, United States, US Army Boots

World War I, United States, US Army Boots
3036482 World War I, United States, US Army Boots; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Pair of U.S. Army boots); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Fundrasing Poster Opfertag in Bayern, 1916 pub. 1916, Munich (colour litho)

German Fundrasing Poster Opfertag in Bayern, 1916 pub. 1916, Munich (colour litho)
1073875 German Fundrasing Poster Opfertag in Bayern, 1916 pub. 1916, Munich (colour litho) by Munzer, Adolf (1870-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice in Bavaria)

Background imageGreat War Collection: A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho)

A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho)
938543 A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection

Background imageGreat War Collection: Building an Aeroplane (colour litho)

Building an Aeroplane (colour litho)
3626856 Building an Aeroplane (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building an Aeroplane)

Background imageGreat War Collection: Building a Locomotive (colour litho)

Building a Locomotive (colour litho)
3626851 Building a Locomotive (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a Locomotive)

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Charge on English Trenches At Langemarch October 26th 1914

German Charge on English Trenches At Langemarch October 26th 1914
3032461 German Charge on English Trenches At Langemarch October 26th 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: German Charge on English Trenches At Langemarch October 26th 1914); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: German storm troop detachment about 1916

German storm troop detachment about 1916
3032436 German storm troop detachment about 1916; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, German storm troop detachment heavily armed with hand grenades about 1916); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War I, Germany, Maxim Machine Gun Unit Deployed For Action 1910

World War I, Germany, Maxim Machine Gun Unit Deployed For Action 1910
3032395 World War I, Germany, Maxim Machine Gun Unit Deployed For Action 1910 ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Russian Cossack with lance about 1914

Russian Cossack with lance about 1914
3032346 Russian Cossack with lance about 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Russian Cossack with lance about 1914. By Georges Scott); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Colt Model 1910.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol

Colt Model 1910.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol
3032332 Colt Model 1910.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: Colt Model 1910.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol)

Background imageGreat War Collection: French Zouave in 1914

French Zouave in 1914
3033418 French Zouave in 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Zouave in 1914); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Lusitania Sinking poster urging Americans to Fight

Lusitania Sinking poster urging Americans to Fight
3032714 Lusitania Sinking poster urging Americans to Fight; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lusitania Sinking poster urging Americans to Fight); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Russian Troops

Russian Troops
3032707 Russian Troops; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Russian Troops); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germans dupe the French with phony surrender tactic

Germans dupe the French with phony surrender tactic
3032702 Germans dupe the French with phony surrender tactic; Private Collection; (add.info.: Germans dupe the French with phony surrender tactic, about 1914-15); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Dead Germans in a trench, April 1916, near Verdun

Dead Germans in a trench, April 1916, near Verdun
3032701 Dead Germans in a trench, April 1916, near Verdun; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Dead Germans in a trench, April 1916, near Verdun); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Italy, Italian Infantry helmet of the 11th Regiment

Italy, Italian Infantry helmet of the 11th Regiment
3032700 Italy, Italian Infantry helmet of the 11th Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Italy, Italian Infantry helmet of the 11th Regiment); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Cossacks over run German Artillery Positions

Cossacks over run German Artillery Positions
3032697 Cossacks over run German Artillery Positions; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cossacks over run German Artillery Positions); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: WW1, Germany, Two soldiers of the 12th Saxon Jager Battalion with rifles and bayonets

WW1, Germany, Two soldiers of the 12th Saxon Jager Battalion with rifles and bayonets
3032677 WW1, Germany, Two soldiers of the 12th Saxon Jager Battalion with rifles and bayonets. ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Austrian m1916 Steel Helmet

Austrian m1916 Steel Helmet
3032676 Austrian m1916 Steel Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, Austrian m1916 Steel Helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022




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"Our Little Contemptibles, 1914: A Glimpse into the Great War" Step back in time to the year 1914, where a powerful oil on canvas painting titled "Our Little Contemptibles" captures the essence of bravery and resilience amidst chaos. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. Recruitment Poster "Remember Scarborough. Enlist Now": A call to arms echoes through history, urging men to join the fight against an unseen enemy. The poster's message resonates with patriotic fervor, reminding us of the urgency felt by those who sought justice and protection for their homeland. Members of the First World War Women's Land Army in Cornwall: In July 1917, women stepped forward to fill vital roles traditionally held by men. Their unwavering dedication and hard work ensured that farms remained productive even in times of crisis. These brave women became symbols of strength and determination. Preparations for Easter Rising 1916: Mary Spring Rice and Molly epitomize courage as they prepare for a pivotal moment in Irish history. Their actions would forever change Ireland's destiny, highlighting how individuals can shape nations when driven by conviction. Nurses at Royal Naval Hospital Truro: January 18th, 1916 witnessed selfless acts of compassion within these hospital walls. Nurses tended to wounded soldiers with unwavering care and tenderness despite witnessing unimaginable horrors daily. They were beacons of hope amid darkness. Recruitment Campaign "Teamwork Builds Ships": In 1917, colorful lithographs adorned recruitment posters across towns and cities nationwide. The campaign aimed to inspire unity among citizens while emphasizing their crucial role in building ships that would defend our shores—a testament to collective effort during wartime. Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen - Majestic Peaks Amidst Chaos: Amidst war-torn landscapes stood three distinctive mountain peaks, Tre Cime di Lavaredo.