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Great War Collection (#5)

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

Background imageGreat War Collection: The Memorial on the field of Agincourt, illustration from The Western Front, pub

The Memorial on the field of Agincourt, illustration from The Western Front, pub
STC403985 The Memorial on the field of Agincourt, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Background imageGreat War Collection: A Via Dolorosa: Mouquet Farm, illustration from The Western Front, pub

A Via Dolorosa: Mouquet Farm, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403984 A Via Dolorosa: Mouquet Farm, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Background imageGreat War Collection: An Underground Billet, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)

An Underground Billet, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC403982 An Underground Billet, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War I, Chemical Warfare

World War I, Chemical Warfare
3501357 World War I, Chemical Warfare; Private Collection; (add.info.: WWI German Gas Chemical Agent Bursting Glass Bottle); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War I, Smith and Wesson Revolver

World War I, Smith and Wesson Revolver
3501353 World War I, Smith and Wesson Revolver; Private Collection; (add.info.: Smith and Wesson.45 Caliber Army Revolver Model 1917); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Great Britain, Army General's Service cap

Great Britain, Army General's Service cap
3034554 Great Britain, Army General's Service cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Army General's Service cap); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War One, Germany, Prussian Officers Spike Helmet

World War One, Germany, Prussian Officers Spike Helmet
3032478 World War One, Germany, Prussian Officers Spike Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War One, Germany, Prussian Officers Spike Helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: American shoulder patch of the North Russia Intervention

American shoulder patch of the North Russia Intervention
3032366 American shoulder patch of the North Russia Intervention ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Austrian-Hungarian Infantry Charges at Russian Trench at Komarow

Austrian-Hungarian Infantry Charges at Russian Trench at Komarow
3032462 Austrian-Hungarian Infantry Charges at Russian Trench at Komarow; Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian-Hungarian Infantry Charges at Russian Trench at Komarow September 1st 1914)

Background imageGreat War Collection: Canadian soldier's winter cap circa 1916

Canadian soldier's winter cap circa 1916
3032336 Canadian soldier's winter cap circa 1916; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Canadian soldier's winter cap circa 1916); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany/Prussia, Soldier's identity disc and case

Germany/Prussia, Soldier's identity disc and case
3032432 Germany/Prussia, Soldier's identity disc and case; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Germany/Prussia, Soldier's zinc identity disc and leather case); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Destruction of English Cavalry Brigade

Destruction of English Cavalry Brigade
3032418 Destruction of English Cavalry Brigade; Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of English Cavalry Brigade); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Mauser machine pistol m 1896

German Mauser machine pistol m 1896
3032397 German Mauser machine pistol m 1896; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, German Mauser machine pistol m 1896. One of these was used by the Young Winston Churchill at the battle of Omdurman)

Background imageGreat War Collection: French trenches near the village of Souchez, circa 1916

French trenches near the village of Souchez, circa 1916
3032709 French trenches near the village of Souchez, circa 1916; Private Collection; (add.info.: French trenches near the village of Souchez, circa 1916); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Interior of a German Zeppelin attacked by allied aircraft

Interior of a German Zeppelin attacked by allied aircraft
3032695 Interior of a German Zeppelin attacked by allied aircraft; Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a German Zeppelin attacked by allied aircraft); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Female Helpers Badge 1914-15

German Female Helpers Badge 1914-15
3032683 German Female Helpers Badge 1914-15; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, German Female Helpers Badge 1914-15); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany /Prussia, Prussian Officer's Spiked Helmet

Germany /Prussia, Prussian Officer's Spiked Helmet
3032663 Germany /Prussia, Prussian Officer's Spiked Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Officer's Leather Spiked Helmet or Pickelhaube); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, Army printed form postcard for soldiers

United States, Army printed form postcard for soldiers
3032634 United States, Army printed form postcard for soldiers; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, United States, Army printed form postcard for soldiers); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, Airship Helmsman's dress tunic (Waffenrock)

Germany, Airship Helmsman's dress tunic (Waffenrock)
3032629 Germany, Airship Helmsman's dress tunic (Waffenrock); Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, Germany, Airship Helmsman's dress tunic (Waffenrock)); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Russian Wool Cap Furashka with an NCO Cockade circa dated 1916

Russian Wool Cap Furashka with an NCO Cockade circa dated 1916
3032626 Russian Wool Cap Furashka with an NCO Cockade circa dated 1916; Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Wool Cap Furashka with an NCO Cockade circa dated 1916); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Pioneers Plant Explosives on Bridge Near Warsaw

German Pioneers Plant Explosives on Bridge Near Warsaw
3032613 German Pioneers Plant Explosives on Bridge Near Warsaw; Private Collection; (add.info.: German Pioneers Plant Explosives on Bridge Near Warsaw); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, Airship Helmsman's dress tunic (Waffenrock)

Germany, Airship Helmsman's dress tunic (Waffenrock)
3032612 Germany, Airship Helmsman's dress tunic (Waffenrock); Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, Germany, Airship Helmsman's dress tunic (Waffenrock)); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: French kepi 10th Infantry Regiment circa 1914

French kepi 10th Infantry Regiment circa 1914
3032609 French kepi 10th Infantry Regiment circa 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, French kepi 10th Infantry Regiment circa 1914); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Soldiers Provide French Locals with Food

German Soldiers Provide French Locals with Food
3032598 German Soldiers Provide French Locals with Food; Private Collection; (add.info.: German Soldiers Provide French Locals with Food); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

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

Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style
3032575 Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Ruins of l'Eveche France

Ruins of l'Eveche France
3032544 Ruins of l'Eveche France; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Ruins of l'Eveche France); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: German soldier with machine gunner's arm insignia

German soldier with machine gunner's arm insignia
3032539 German soldier with machine gunner's arm insignia; Private Collection; (add.info.: German soldier with machine gunner's arm insignia); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Storm troops armed with with grenades

German Storm troops armed with with grenades
3032536 German Storm troops armed with with grenades; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, German Storm troops armed with with grenades); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Russian Wool Cap, Furashka with an Officer's cockade

Russian Wool Cap, Furashka with an Officer's cockade
3032515 Russian Wool Cap, Furashka with an Officer's cockade ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: WW1 German Patriotic Postcard

WW1 German Patriotic Postcard
3032509 WW1 German Patriotic Postcard; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1 German Patriotic Postcard with image of an angel protecting the soldier); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: French Infantryman in 1914

French Infantryman in 1914
3032507 French Infantryman in 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Infantryman in 1914); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, German Cut Out Style Wound Badge In Silver Grade

Germany, German Cut Out Style Wound Badge In Silver Grade
3032506 Germany, German Cut Out Style Wound Badge In Silver Grade; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Germany, German Cut Out Style Wound Badge In Silver Grade); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Colt Model 1903.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol

Colt Model 1903.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol
3032503 Colt Model 1903.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: World War 1, Colt Model 1903 45 Caliber Automatic Pistol); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Zeppelin Bombards British Submarines May 3rd 1915

German Zeppelin Bombards British Submarines May 3rd 1915
3032386 German Zeppelin Bombards British Submarines May 3rd 1915; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Young German signal man about 1917-18

Young German signal man about 1917-18
3032382 Young German signal man about 1917-18; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, Young German signal man about 1917-18); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: WW1, German 'Butcher Knife' style bayonet with scabbard

WW1, German "Butcher Knife" style bayonet with scabbard
3032372 WW1, German "Butcher Knife" style bayonet with scabbard; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, German "Butcher Knife" style bayonet with scabbard); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, Field gray painted steel Prussian belt buckle

Germany, Field gray painted steel Prussian belt buckle
3032465 Germany, Field gray painted steel Prussian belt buckle; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Germany, Field gray painted steel Prussian belt buckle); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Prussian Death's Head Hussar Busby

Prussian Death's Head Hussar Busby
3032365 Prussian Death's Head Hussar Busby ; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Town of Verdun

Town of Verdun
3032355 Town of Verdun; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Town of Verdun); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Group of German Storm Troops, World War I

Group of German Storm Troops, World War I
3032342 Group of German Storm Troops, World War I; Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of German Jaeger Storm Troops, World War I armed with rifles and grenades, July of 1917); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany /Prussia, Prussian Officer's Leather Spiked Helmet or Pickelhaube

Germany /Prussia, Prussian Officer's Leather Spiked Helmet or Pickelhaube
3032338 Germany /Prussia, Prussian Officer's Leather Spiked Helmet or Pickelhaube; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Officer's Leather Spiked Helmet or Pickelhaube with the traditional)

Background imageGreat War Collection: France, Soldier's red kepi of the 42nd Regiment

France, Soldier's red kepi of the 42nd Regiment
3032435 France, Soldier's red kepi of the 42nd Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, French soldier's red kepi of the 42nd Regiment); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: French Model 1915 Adrian steel helmet

French Model 1915 Adrian steel helmet
3032419 French Model 1915 Adrian steel helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, French Model 1915 Adrian steel helmet painted in a camouflage pattern.); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, Machine gunner's leather over vest

United States, Machine gunner's leather over vest
3032417 United States, Machine gunner's leather over vest; Private Collection; (add.info.: Machine gunner's leather over vest); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Night outpost near Fort Douaument, Verdun, by Georges Scott

Night outpost near Fort Douaument, Verdun, by Georges Scott
3032393 Night outpost near Fort Douaument, Verdun, by Georges Scott; Private Collection; (add.info.: Night outpost near Fort Douaument, Verdun, by Georges Scott); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: An Appeal to You, April 1915 (colour litho)

An Appeal to You, April 1915 (colour litho)
2651389 An Appeal to You, April 1915 (colour litho); 102x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, (PRC # 88) printed by Roberts & Leete

Background imageGreat War Collection: On board a battle-cruiser: between decks, illustration from The Western Front, pub

On board a battle-cruiser: between decks, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC403995 On board a battle-cruiser: between decks, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageGreat War Collection: Dinner Time: Men of the RFA, illustration from The Western Front, pub

Dinner Time: Men of the RFA, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC403987 Dinner Time: Men of the RFA, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection




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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.