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Great War Collection (#6)

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

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

Background imageGreat War Collection: Scottish Pipers, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)

Scottish Pipers, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403983 Scottish Pipers, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageGreat War Collection: A stable on the Western Front, illustration from The Western Front, pub

A stable on the Western Front, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403980 A stable on the Western Front, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Background imageGreat War Collection: Inside the turret, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)

Inside the turret, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400489 Inside the turret, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Welsh soldiers, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400462 Welsh soldiers, 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: Soldiers billets, Moonlight, illustration from The Western Front, pub

Soldiers billets, Moonlight, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404041 Soldiers billets, Moonlight, 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: Distant Lens, from Notre Dame de Lorette, illustration from The Western Front, pub

Distant Lens, from Notre Dame de Lorette, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404028 Distant Lens, from Notre Dame de Lorette, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageGreat War Collection: A light cruiser: evening, illustration from The Western Front, pub

A light cruiser: evening, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403998 A light cruiser: evening, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageGreat War Collection: The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from The Western Front, pub

The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from The Western Front, pub
STC400487 The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageGreat War Collection: HMS Lion in dry dock, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)

HMS Lion in dry dock, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400482 HMS Lion in dry dock, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, Prussian enlisted mans ersatz spike helmet

Germany, Prussian enlisted mans ersatz spike helmet
3032337 Germany, Prussian enlisted mans ersatz spike helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, Germany, Prussian enlisted mans ersatz spike helmet circa 1915.); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: French 8mm Chauchat Mle 1915 Machine Rifle

French 8mm Chauchat Mle 1915 Machine Rifle
3032335 French 8mm Chauchat Mle 1915 Machine Rifle; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: WW1, French 8mm Chauchat Mle 1915 Machine Rifle); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

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

American shoulder patch of the 82nd Infantry Division
3032328 American shoulder patch of the 82nd Infantry Division ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, M1910 Field Gray Tunic of the 105th Saxon Regiment

Germany, M1910 Field Gray Tunic of the 105th Saxon Regiment
3032480 Germany, M1910 Field Gray Tunic of the 105th Saxon Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, Germany, M1910 Field Gray enlisted man's tunic of the 105th Saxon Regiment)

Background imageGreat War Collection: WW1 French Zouaves in Camp circa 1914-1915

WW1 French Zouaves in Camp circa 1914-1915
3032463 WW1 French Zouaves in Camp circa 1914-1915; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Zouaves in Camp circa 1914-1915); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War 1 Model 1916 German Steel Helmet with camouflage paint

World War 1 Model 1916 German Steel Helmet with camouflage paint
3032460 World War 1 Model 1916 German Steel Helmet with camouflage paint; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1 Model 1916 German Steel Helmet with camouflage paint); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, German model 1916 trench mortar

Germany, German model 1916 trench mortar
3032445 Germany, German model 1916 trench mortar; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: German model 1916 trench mortar.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, M1917 Trench Knife

United States, M1917 Trench Knife
3032443 United States, M1917 Trench Knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, United States, M1917 Trench Knife with stiletto blade and "knuckle duster" guard and scabbard)

Background imageGreat War Collection: Russian trenches in the mountains of Galicia

Russian trenches in the mountains of Galicia
3032431 Russian trenches in the mountains of Galicia; Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian trenches in the mountains of Galicia); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, 6th Marines Supply Company cap and tunic

United States, 6th Marines Supply Company cap and tunic
3032429 United States, 6th Marines Supply Company cap and tunic; Private Collection; (add.info.: 6th U.S. Marines Supply Company cap and tunic); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Italy, M17 Helmet with cover of the 2nd Coastal Artillery

Italy, M17 Helmet with cover of the 2nd Coastal Artillery
3032428 Italy, M17 Helmet with cover of the 2nd Coastal Artillery; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Italy, M17 Helmet with cover of the 2nd Coastal Artillery); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: Fighting on the High Plains of Craonne January 25-26 1915

Fighting on the High Plains of Craonne January 25-26 1915
3032424 Fighting on the High Plains of Craonne January 25-26 1915; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting on the High Plains of Craonne January 25-26 1915); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Stick Grenade Struck By A Bullet

German Stick Grenade Struck By A Bullet
3032420 German Stick Grenade Struck By A Bullet; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: World War I, German Stick Grenade Struck By A Bullet); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: WW1 French Adrian Artillery Helmet

WW1 French Adrian Artillery Helmet
3032410 WW1 French Adrian Artillery Helmet; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: WW1 French Adrian Artillery Helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: World War I, Russian Field Cap

World War I, Russian Field Cap
3032401 World War I, Russian Field Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Russian Field Cap); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: French Soldiers Inspect Remnants of Cathedral in Verdun

French Soldiers Inspect Remnants of Cathedral in Verdun
3032713 French Soldiers Inspect Remnants of Cathedral in Verdun; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Soldiers Inspect Remnants of Cathedral in Verdun); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Russian infantry attacking, about 1914-16

Russian infantry attacking, about 1914-16
3032706 Russian infantry attacking, about 1914-16; Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian infantry attacking, about 1914-16); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, African American Infantry armed with Lewis Machine Guns

United States, African American Infantry armed with Lewis Machine Guns
3032705 United States, African American Infantry armed with Lewis Machine Guns; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, United States)

Background imageGreat War Collection: Black bandsmen of the 79th Division

Black bandsmen of the 79th Division
3032699 Black bandsmen of the 79th Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black bandsmen of the 79th Division, AEF, photographs taken in France); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: La Marseillaise Opera Presentation at the opening of the war

La Marseillaise Opera Presentation at the opening of the war
3032696 La Marseillaise Opera Presentation at the opening of the war ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Germany, Walther Model 4 automatic pistol

Germany, Walther Model 4 automatic pistol
3032693 Germany, Walther Model 4 automatic pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Germany, Walther Model 4 automatic pistol, 7.65 caliber.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: German Mienenwerfer detachment 114 circa 1918

German Mienenwerfer detachment 114 circa 1918
3032692 German Mienenwerfer detachment 114 circa 1918; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1, German Mienenwerfer ( short range mortar) detachment #114 circa 1918); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: German patriotic postcard circa 1914

German patriotic postcard circa 1914
3032691 German patriotic postcard circa 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, German patriotic postcard circa 1914); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: German troops with bicycles 1916-18

German troops with bicycles 1916-18
3032687 German troops with bicycles 1916-18; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, German troops with bicycles 1916-18); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: WW1 Germany, German Steel Helmet with Winter Cloth Covering

WW1 Germany, German Steel Helmet with Winter Cloth Covering
3032682 WW1 Germany, German Steel Helmet with Winter Cloth Covering; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1 Germany, German Steel Helmet with Winter Cloth Covering); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: The Kaiser greets his troops, Feb. 14 1915

The Kaiser greets his troops, Feb. 14 1915
3032679 The Kaiser greets his troops, Feb. 14 1915; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: France, Officer's Kepi

France, Officer's Kepi
3032674 France, Officer's Kepi; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, France, Officer's Kepi from a 10th Regiment); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, Woolen Winter hat

United States, Woolen Winter hat
3032672 United States, Woolen Winter hat; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: Woolen Winter hat with ear flaps); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet With Scabbard

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet With Scabbard
3032662 French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet With Scabbard; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet With Scabbard); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Belgian troops hold off the Germans in 1914

Belgian troops hold off the Germans in 1914
3032660 Belgian troops hold off the Germans in 1914; Private Collection; (add.info.: Belgian troops hold off the Germans in 1914); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Italy, Italian WWI infantry helmet

Italy, Italian WWI infantry helmet
3032641 Italy, Italian WWI infantry helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Italian WWI infantry helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Italy, Italian Artilleryman's tunic

Italy, Italian Artilleryman's tunic
3032640 Italy, Italian Artilleryman's tunic; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Italy, Italian Artilleryman's field gray tunic.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: Austrian Hungarian Field Batteries at the Battle of Krasnif

Austrian Hungarian Field Batteries at the Battle of Krasnif
3032638 Austrian Hungarian Field Batteries at the Battle of Krasnif; Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian Hungarian Field Batteries at the Battle of Krasnif August 23-35 1914)

Background imageGreat War Collection: American shoulder patch of the American Ambulance Service

American shoulder patch of the American Ambulance Service
3032633 American shoulder patch of the American Ambulance Service; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, American shoulder patch of the American Ambulance Service); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: French Officers Kepi of the 244th Regiment

French Officers Kepi of the 244th Regiment
3032620 French Officers Kepi of the 244th Regiment; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: WW1, French Officer's Kepi of the 244th Regiment); © Don Troiani

Background imageGreat War Collection: German and Austrian Officers conferencing

German and Austrian Officers conferencing
3032617 German and Austrian Officers conferencing; Private Collection; (add.info.: German and Austrian Officers conferencing); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, US Signal Corps Telephone Operator 'Hello Girl' uniform

United States, US Signal Corps Telephone Operator "Hello Girl" uniform
3032611 United States, US Signal Corps Telephone Operator "Hello Girl" uniform; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Signal Corps Telephone Operator "Hello Girl" uniform with)

Background imageGreat War Collection: United States, Colt Model 1911.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol

United States, Colt Model 1911.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol
3032608 United States, Colt Model 1911.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: Colt Model 1911.45 Caliber Automatic Pistol); © 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.