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Helmets Collection (page 6)

"Helmets: Guardians of Courage and Resilience Throughout History" From the skies above to the depths below, they have stood as symbols of bravery and protection

Background imageHelmets Collection: Illustrirte Zeitung: front cover, 4 November 1915

Illustrirte Zeitung: front cover, 4 November 1915
3786804 Illustrirte Zeitung: front cover, 4 November 1915; (add.info.: Illustrirte Zeitung: front cover, 4 November 1915. War Edition Number 66. Showing German soldiers cycling)

Background imageHelmets Collection: Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)

Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
XOS5886558 Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool) by Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Il Viterbese) (1610-62); 403x394 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageHelmets Collection: Mounted Dragoon Officer, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Mounted Dragoon Officer, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XOS5884378 Mounted Dragoon Officer, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 23.5x13.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Edouard Detaille)

Background imageHelmets Collection: David and Goliath, c.1480-85 (tempera colours & gold)

David and Goliath, c.1480-85 (tempera colours & gold)
8677957 David and Goliath, c.1480-85 (tempera colours & gold) by Master of the Dresden Prayer Books (fl.c.1460-1520); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Background imageHelmets Collection: Dido and Aeneas, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)

Dido and Aeneas, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
XOS5886546 Dido and Aeneas, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool) by Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Il Viterbese) (1610-62); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageHelmets Collection: Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)

Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
XOS5886549 Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool) by Romanelli

Background imageHelmets Collection: Women packing steel helmets during World War 1

Women packing steel helmets during World War 1
3786773 Women packing steel helmets during World War 1; (add.info.: Women packing steel helmets during World War 1, Easter 1916. Packing helmets to be shipped to Western Front)

Background imageHelmets Collection: Doron Braunstein

Doron Braunstein

Background imageHelmets Collection: Bicycles of the World

Bicycles of the World
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: King of the Mountains Tour De France Stage

King of the Mountains Tour De France Stage
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Tour of California Bicycle Race

Tour of California Bicycle Race
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: The History of the Bicycle

The History of the Bicycle
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: King of the Mountains Polka Dot Jersey

King of the Mountains Polka Dot Jersey
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Lion On a Bicycle

Lion On a Bicycle
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Tour De France Bike Race

Tour De France Bike Race
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Vintage Downhill Cyclist On Bike

Vintage Downhill Cyclist On Bike
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Vintage Uphill Cyclist On Bike

Vintage Uphill Cyclist On Bike
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Fixie Bicycles

Fixie Bicycles
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Velodrome

Velodrome
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Mont Saint Michel

Mont Saint Michel
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Isometric Bicycle

Isometric Bicycle
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Tour of Britain Cycling Race

Tour of Britain Cycling Race
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Vintage Bikes

Vintage Bikes
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: 18x24 Anatomy

18x24 Anatomy
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: 18x24 Bicycles of the World

18x24 Bicycles of the World
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Vintage La Vuelta Cyclist On Bike

Vintage La Vuelta Cyclist On Bike
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Vintage Style Giro D'italia Cyclist On a Bike

Vintage Style Giro D'italia Cyclist On a Bike
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Vintage Style La Vuelta Cyclist On a Bike With Spnish Flag

Vintage Style La Vuelta Cyclist On a Bike With Spnish Flag
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Vintage Style Tour De France Cyclist On a Bike With French Flagjpg

Vintage Style Tour De France Cyclist On a Bike With French Flagjpg
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Vintage Style Giro D'italia Cyclist On a Bike With Italian Flag

Vintage Style Giro D'italia Cyclist On a Bike With Italian Flag
Wyatt 9

Background imageHelmets Collection: Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print)

Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print)
7419858 Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print) by Hottenroth, Friedrich (b.1840) (after); (add.info.: Ornaments, headdresses and footwear of the Babylonians and Assyrians)

Background imageHelmets Collection: Allegory of Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on 3 May 1814 (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on 3 May 1814 (oil on canvas)
899402 Allegory of Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on 3 May 1814 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Anonymous)

Background imageHelmets Collection: Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
3434841 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Handcoloured copperplate print by Ant)

Background imageHelmets Collection: Friendship Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print)

Friendship Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673839 Friendship Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Pond & Co. (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageHelmets Collection: Ballet costume of war, 1621-73 (gouache)

Ballet costume of war, 1621-73 (gouache)
903925 Ballet costume of war, 1621-73 (gouache) by Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHelmets Collection: Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
FLO4622025 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Background imageHelmets Collection: Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
GIA4813929 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Background imageHelmets Collection: Celtic helmet found at Agris, Charante (iron & bronze covered with gold & inlaid with coral)

Celtic helmet found at Agris, Charante (iron & bronze covered with gold & inlaid with coral)
NUL115588 Celtic helmet found at Agris, Charante (iron & bronze covered with gold & inlaid with coral) by Celtic, (4th-3rd century BC); height: 21.4 cm; Musee Archeologique et Historique, Angouleme

Background imageHelmets Collection: Leading The Pack

Leading The Pack
Peter Paterson

Background imageHelmets Collection: London Riot 02

London Riot 02
Carlos_Grury_Santos

Background imageHelmets Collection: LABRO_078785

LABRO_078785
Golden Hamster riding a red motorcycke and wearing a helmet Date: 23-05-2018

Background imageHelmets Collection: English attack on Puerto Rico, Battle of San Juan, June 1598

English attack on Puerto Rico, Battle of San Juan, June 1598, part of the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604). Date: 1598

Background imageHelmets Collection: Cybele, goddess of the Phrygians, in a chariot

Cybele, goddess of the Phrygians, in a chariot
Cybele, goddess of the Phrygians, with orb and sceptre in a chariot drawn by four lions. With Attis in Phrygian cap holding syrinx panpipes and shepherds crook. Cibele, Ati, &c

Background imageHelmets Collection: Bovril drinking film scene, In Which We Serve, WW2

Bovril drinking film scene, In Which We Serve, WW2
Bovril drinking film scene, In Which We Serve (directed by Noel Coward and David Lean, 1942), showing soldiers rescued from Dunkirk on the bridge of a destroyer with mugs of hot Bovril rather heavily

Background imageHelmets Collection: Theres a look of keen anticipation on the faces of these Bevin Boys about to make

Theres a look of keen anticipation on the faces of these Bevin Boys about to make their first descent of the Moirrison Pit. 19th January 1944

Background imageHelmets Collection: Boy trainees get their lamps before going below to the Ashington Colliery Company

Boy trainees get their lamps before going below to the Ashington Colliery Companys underground school. 30th April 1942

Background imageHelmets Collection: A photograph of a group of Bevin Boy miners receiving their equipment on their

A photograph of a group of Bevin Boy miners receiving their equipment on their first day at Askern Coliiery near Doncaster, South Yorkshire




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"Helmets: Guardians of Courage and Resilience Throughout History" From the skies above to the depths below, they have stood as symbols of bravery and protection. Just like how Churchill praised RAF pilots for their indomitable spirit during World War II, these head gears have shielded countless heroes in various endeavors. In St Katherines Dock, after a fierce fire had been tamed, firefighters take a well-deserved tea break. Their helmets rest beside them, silent witnesses to their tireless efforts in safeguarding lives and property. Deep within Geevor Tin Mine in Cornwall, a miner dons his helmet before descending into the treacherous darkness, and is this simple yet vital piece of equipment that gives him confidence as he faces the challenges underground. On Omaha Beach during D-Day's landing in France, soldiers storm ashore with helmets firmly strapped on. These protective shells become their shields against enemy fire as they fight valiantly for freedom amidst chaos and uncertainty. The Light Dragoons' journey from 1790 to 1992 showcases how helmets evolved over time while remaining essential for cavalrymen's safety on horseback. From ancient Roman costumes to modern-day military gear, these headpieces adapt but never lose sight of their purpose – shielding those who wear them. Project Mercury 7 astronauts venture into space wearing specialized helmets designed to withstand unimaginable conditions beyond Earth's atmosphere. With each mission pushing boundaries further than ever before, these futuristic headgear ensure their survival amid the vast unknown. Fast forward to Formula 1 2022 at Abu Dhabi GP; drivers zip around racetracks at incredible speeds while relying on state-of-the-art helmets for both protection and aerodynamics. The pinnacle of motorsport demands utmost precision where every second counts - making these high-tech helmets indispensable assets for victory seekers. In an intense horse race captured from a front view perspective, three jockeys fiercely compete with determination etched on their faces.