Infantry Weapon Collection (page 7)

The Druze (Druses) looted the streets of Damascus (Syria) during the attack on the city by planes
XEE4133952 The Druze (Druses) looted the streets of Damascus (Syria) during the attack on the city by planes and a self-machine gun (self-machine gun)

The Husband-Beater, c. 1633 (etching & engraving)
3610584 The Husband-Beater, c.1633 (etching & engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); 25.7--33 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Bluebeard (Bluebeard), Conte by Charles Perrault (1628-1703). Illustration of Vaccari
XEE4181511 Bluebeard (Bluebeard), Conte by Charles Perrault (1628-1703). Illustration of Vaccari and Carrey in " Les beaux tales" collection " Nos loisirs" around 1910

A man attacked by an eagle in the Ravenna region of Italy in 1910. Illustrazione di Achille Beltrame
XEE4415643 A man attacked by an eagle in the Ravenna region of Italy in 1910. Illustrazione di Achille Beltrame. by Beltrame

I am very bored (colour litho)
3641737 I am very bored (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I am very bored. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"Le Jugement de Salomon"Deux femmes pretendent etre la mere d un meme enfant
FIA5326225 " Le Jugement de Salomon" Deux femmes pretendent etre la mere d un meme enfant. Peinture de Franz (Frans) Francken II le Jeune (1581-1642)

Revolution of 1830: A student of the Ecole Polytechnique seized a piece of cannon during the capture of
JLJ4974533 Revolution of 1830: A student of the Ecole Polytechnique seized a piece of cannon during the capture of the Palais-Royal on July 28, 1830

La chasse au lion - The Lion Hunt, by Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863). Oil on canvas, 1855. Dimension : 57x74 cm
FIA5408935 La chasse au lion - The Lion Hunt, by Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863). Oil on canvas, 1855. Dimension : 57x74 cm

Ambushing a Group of Bandits at the Cueva del Gato - Barron y Carrillo, Manuel (1814-1884)
FIA5398763 Ambushing a Group of Bandits at the Cueva del Gato - Barron y Carrillo, Manuel (1814-1884) - 1869 - Oil on canvas - 72x105 - Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga by Barron y Carrillo

A victim of duty: a French policeman gets shot by a criminal with a gun. Engraving
XEE4183656 A victim of duty: a French policeman gets shot by a criminal with a gun. Engraving. One of " The Little Journal Illustrates", 1927. Private collection

Boat Killing Game in Boats, 1806 (aquatint)
XEE4124093 Boat Killing Game in Boats, 1806 (aquatint) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); Private Collection; (add.info.: after Captain Thomas Williamson in series " Oriental field sports")

Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in "The Bible illustree"by
XEE4161135 Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in " The Bible illustree" by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Odyssee d Homere: Ulysses killing penelopes pretendents on his return to Ithaca
XEE4417422 Odyssee d Homere: Ulysses killing penelopes pretendents on his return to Ithaca. (Homers Odyssey: the hero Odysseus killing her wifes pretenders at his return to Ithaca)

Allegory of the Iron Age that is characterized by violence, bad faith and treason
XEE4135967 Allegory of the Iron Age that is characterized by violence, bad faith and treason. Of feroce appearance, she is armed with a helmet in the head of a wolf

A staggering attack by the New York bandits: bandits take the vault of a wealthy New York couple tied up during
XEE4184952 A staggering attack by the New York bandits: bandits take the vault of a wealthy New York couple tied up during the operation, United States (United States)

David and Goliath: David kills Goliath with his epee. 19th century chromolithography
XEE4405918 David and Goliath: David kills Goliath with his epee. 19th century chromolithography. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David and Goliath)

Cupids miss (litho)
7186044 Cupids miss (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupids miss. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Il Pecorone: Day I, Novel II, A Lesson in Love (litho)
7182491 Il Pecorone: Day I, Novel II, A Lesson in Love (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day I, Novel II, A Lesson in Love)

"Le Jugement de Salomon"Deux femmes pretendent etre la mere d un meme enfant
FIA5363860 " Le Jugement de Salomon" Deux femmes pretendent etre la mere d un meme enfant. Peinture de Louis de Boullogne le jeune (1654-1733) 1710 Musee Pouchkine, Moscou by Boullogne

Detail of a Castilian School altarpiece showing St. Sebastian (oil on panel)
3471098 Detail of a Castilian School altarpiece showing St. Sebastian (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (15th century); Alcazar, Segovia, Spain

Duel of Knights (Knights fighting) Painting by Giovanni Antonio Guardi (1699-1760) Venice Museo Correr
LRI4633829 Duel of Knights (Knights fighting) Painting by Giovanni Antonio Guardi (1699-1760) Venice Museo Correr by Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1699-1760); Museo Correr, Venice

Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving)
LRI4676802 Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Battle of Magenta on June 5)

Le roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede, dit le Grand ou le lion du nord, a la bataille de Trzciana
FIA5409878 Le roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede, dit le Grand ou le lion du nord, a la bataille de Trzciana (ou bataille de Honigfelde ou de Sztum) juin 1629 - King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden (1594-1632)

Duel between two American women with a gun for possession of an oil well. Illustration taken from "Le petit
XEE4188825 Duel between two American women with a gun for possession of an oil well. Illustration taken from " Le petit journal" from 22/07/1923 Collection privee by Anonymous; Private

The dramas of alcoholism: a woman shoots her husband, an alcoholic who threatened her with death to defend her child
XEE4186948 The dramas of alcoholism: a woman shoots her husband, an alcoholic who threatened her with death to defend her child

Red Skin Riders attacking a diligence in the Prairie. Engraving in "Le journal de la jeunesse", 1884
XEE4134092 Red Skin Riders attacking a diligence in the Prairie. Engraving in " Le journal de la jeunesse", 1884

Duel between Charles Floquet (1828-1896) and General Boulanger (1837-1891)
XEE4132617 Duel between Charles Floquet (1828-1896) and General Boulanger (1837-1891) in 1888 following a verbal exchange in the House

The Sudanese troops of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1900) were placed behind the banks of the Cavalby River by a French
XEE4135582 The Sudanese troops of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1900) were placed behind the banks of the Cavalby River by a French colony under Lieutenant Walfel. Sudan, 9 September 1898

Drama at the Luxembourg Garden in Paris: a fool shoots a gun at a girl - "Le Petity Journal"of July 4, 1909
XEE4150255 Drama at the Luxembourg Garden in Paris: a fool shoots a gun at a girl - " Le Petity Journal" of July 4

The skeleton of Death pushes a ladder away from a wall killing a gallant suitor as he tries to elope with a beauty
FLO4690408 The skeleton of Death pushes a ladder away from a wall killing a gallant suitor as he tries to elope with a beauty. The girls father shoots a musket at the falling man

"Metellus leve le siege"(Metellus Raising the Siege) Lors du siege de la ville de Centobrica
FIA5372921 " Metellus leve le siege" (Metellus Raising the Siege) Lors du siege de la ville de Centobrica, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus arrete ses soldats au moment ou les

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"Unveiling the Power: A Glimpse into the World of Infantry Weapons" Imperial and Royal Crowns of Europe (colour litho) serve as a majestic reminder of the historical significance behind infantry weaponry. These symbols, once worn by noble heads, now adorn museums and galleries, showcasing the evolution of warfare. Public arms from Thetford to Wisbech (engraving) depict a diverse array of weapons used by infantrymen throughout history. From medieval times to modern conflicts, these engravings capture the essence of strength and strategy. In Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, c. 1837 (w/c on paper), we witness pioneers armed with rifles braving treacherous terrains in search of survival. This artwork encapsulates both their determination and reliance on reliable firearms. Winston Churchill's iconic image during World War II portrays him holding a machine gun while puffing on his cigar - an embodiment of resilience and leadership amidst adversity (b/w photo). It symbolizes how crucial infantry weapons were in defending freedom against tyranny. The Coat of Arms adorning various cantons in Switzerland (colour litho) reflects their long-standing tradition as skilled marksmen. Their commitment to precision shooting has made them synonymous with excellence in infantry weaponry. Trade card for J Westwood, gun and pistol maker and dealer, Birmingham (engraving), showcases craftsmanship that goes into creating these powerful tools. The intricate details highlight not only functionality but also artistry within this field. Vercingetorix before Julius Caesar after his surrender at the Siege of Alesia, 52 BC (engraving), immortalizes a pivotal moment where military might clashed with strategic brilliance. Infantry weapons played an integral role in shaping history's turning points like this one. Merton College Oxford's coat-of-arms reminds us that even esteemed educational institutions have recognized the importance of military prowess (colour litho).