Militia Collection (page 4)

One of the members of the Volunteer Women's Militia, pictured in Madrid, 1936. Militias, such as this one, performed valuable service for the Republican Government in the Spanish Civil War

Satirical cartoon, A Senatus Consultum. Napoleon is making his will and consulting the Devil about his fate. The Devil carries a flaming plaque: Death Bonaparte Death'

CARLIST SUPPORTER POSTER
Young and old stand together with pride as members of the Requetes, the Carlist militia movement who wanted a return to a traditionalist ultra- Catholic monarchy Date: 1937

Inspection of the militia by Mussolini - in "La domenica del Corriere", 14 February 1937
GIA4817537 Inspection of the militia by Mussolini - in "La domenica del Corriere", 14 February 1937 by Unknown Artist

Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A. D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins
619351 Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A.D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Benjamin Perley Poore of Massachusetts, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Benjamin Perley Poore of Massachusetts, 1865-1880. Poore, Hon. Benj. Perley of Mass. between 1865 and 1880. [Newspaper editor, journalist

James Henry Lane, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Lane, Hon. James, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, lawyer, partisan militia leader and soldier: general in the Union Army; committed suicide]

Members of the National Militia in Valencia refusing to disarm, Spain, 1873 (chromolitho)
3620616 Members of the National Militia in Valencia refusing to disarm, Spain, 1873 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Dragonnades (1681-1685): dispersal of a Protestant family by the troops of dragons charged with converting
XEE4187347 Les Dragonnades (1681-1685): dispersal of a Protestant family by the troops of dragons charged with converting Protestants

Amsterdam Civic Guard of District XIX under the leadership of Captain Cornelis Bicker
3709985 Amsterdam Civic Guard of District XIX under the leadership of Captain Cornelis Bicker and Lieutenant Frederick van Banchem, ready for the reception in September 1638 of Marie de Medici

British Lieutenant W. T. Forshaw VC, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho)
KW294140 British Lieutenant W.T. Forshaw VC, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School

British and German soldiers in hand to hand fighting during storming of Loos, France 25th September, 1915
KW294130 British and German soldiers in hand to hand fighting during storming of Loos, France 25th September, 1915, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe published in London

Hand to hand fighting between German and Western soldiers, from The War Illustrated deLuxe, published in London
KW294120 Hand to hand fighting between German and Western soldiers, from The War Illustrated deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection

Australian Lance-Corporal Albert Jacka, VC, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho)
KW294138 Australian Lance-Corporal Albert Jacka, VC, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection

British troops in gas masks charge German trenches at Loos, France, September 25 1915
KW294136 British troops in gas masks charge German trenches at Loos, France, September 25 1915, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School

Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs and around which gathered the militias of
ELD4849274 Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs and around which gathered the militias of the communes of the Po plain

Portrait of Cosimo (Come) I of Tuscany (Cosimo de Medici) (1519-1574), circulating through the streets of Florence
ELD4856156 Portrait of Cosimo (Come) I of Tuscany (Cosimo de Medici) (1519-1574), circulating through the streets of Florence

Major George Godfrey Massy Wheeler, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho)
KW294144 Major George Godfrey Massy Wheeler, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School

Milicienne - Militiawoman - Natalia Jakovlevna Danko (1892-1942). Porcelain, overglaze decoration, 1920
FIA5407342 Milicienne - Militiawoman - Natalia Jakovlevna Danko (1892-1942). Porcelain, overglaze decoration, 1920. Dimension : 21x8, 9 cm Private Collection by Danko (Dan ko)

The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms (colour litho)
5208364 The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms)

James Pettit Andrews, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
1765247 James Pettit Andrews, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844) (attr. to); 590x495 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of James Pettit Andrews (c 1737)

Men of the FTP scrub of Guemene-sur-Scorff, 1942 (b / w photo)
7241252 Men of the FTP scrub of Guemene-sur-Scorff, 1942 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Musee de la Resistance en Bretagne, Saint Marcel

Establishment of the Prussian Landwehr militia to fight for liberation from Napoleons rule, Breslau
7148149 Establishment of the Prussian Landwehr militia to fight for liberation from Napoleons rule, Breslau, 17 March 1813 (engraving) by European School

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Janissaire; Janizary; Janitschar (engraving)
7196430 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Janissaire; Janizary; Janitschar (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Janissaire; Janizary; Janitschar)

Delaware Militia Coat, c. 1936. Creators: Gordon Saltar, B. Berndt
Delaware Militia Coat, c. 1936

Don Quixote and troops of La Santa Hermandad outside a tavern, ca. 1635-79

Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs
XEE4155527 Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs and around which gathered the militias of the communes of the Po plain

La Guerre des Paysans (Le Rassemblement), c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
621702 La Guerre des Paysans (Le Rassemblement), c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905); 117x176 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c. 1636-8 (oil on canvas)
4073425 Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c.1636-8 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 86 x 69 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

A false alarm (engraving)
3626355 A false alarm (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A false alarm. Illustration from Young Folks History of Boston by Hezekiah Butterworth)

The Rough Gulliver in the Toils! or, The Real Use of Our Citizen Army (colour litho)
3648206 The Rough Gulliver in the Toils! or, The Real Use of Our Citizen Army (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Banquet of Eighteen Amsterdam Guardsmen of Squad L, known as The Perch Eaters
3709984 Banquet of Eighteen Amsterdam Guardsmen of Squad L, known as The Perch Eaters, 1566 (oil on panel) by Barendsz, Dirck (1534-92); 120x295 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael
3545943 Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, Known as The Meagre Company, 1637 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 209x429 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A marvelous reproduction of Custers last fight (b / w photo)
6002640 A marvelous reproduction of Custers last fight (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A marvelous reproduction of Custers last fight)

The American Star (George Washington), c. 1803 (oil and gold leaf on paper)
5667802 The American Star (George Washington), c.1803 (oil and gold leaf on paper) by Kemmelmeyer, Frederick (d.1821) (attr)

Formation of guerrilla bands, c. 1880-90 (etching)
497528 Formation of guerrilla bands, c.1880-90 (etching) by Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912); 26.1x34.6 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Military Long-Distance March, by Regulars, Militia, and Volunteers (litho)
1047747 The Military Long-Distance March, by Regulars, Militia, and Volunteers (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Long-Distance March)

Plundering Cossacks are surprised by Hungarian troops in a Hungarian village (litho)
978963 Plundering Cossacks are surprised by Hungarian troops in a Hungarian village (litho) by Hungarian School, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inspection of the Essex Rifles (Militia) at Colchester (engraving)
1103997 Inspection of the Essex Rifles (Militia) at Colchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inspection of the Essex Rifles (Militia) at Colchester

Militiamen in a St Petersburg street, October 17, 1905 (b / w photo)
833392 Militiamen in a St Petersburg street, October 17, 1905 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

City militia on Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt in Petrograd, 1917 (b / w photo)
833359 City militia on Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt in Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

The March of Rogers Rangers (litho)
PNP375474 The March of Rogers Rangers (litho) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: British force commanded by Robert Rogers (1731-95) during the French and Indian War;

Portrait of a British Infantry Officer, c. 1740-50 (oil on canvas)
3267437 Portrait of a British Infantry Officer, c.1740-50 (oil on canvas) by Morier, David (1705-70) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: French and Indian War era)

Militia on the March (engraving)
2771715 Militia on the March (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Militia on the March)

Shipment of the Prisoners, pub. 1856 (woodcut)
3105567 Shipment of the Prisoners, pub. 1856 (woodcut) by Boyd, Theodore C. (fl.1840s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Roman Gate in Milan, 1800s. Rebuilt in the 16th century by architect Leopoldo Polack. Porta Romana di Milano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Portrait of Soldiers and Civilians in Modica, Sicily, 1907 (b / w photo)
ALI308366 Portrait of Soldiers and Civilians in Modica, Sicily, 1907 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Alinari

Headstone of Private Richard le Page, 26 March 1918
Le Page, who was 42 years old, was in the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry. He is buried in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. The Regiment was formed at the end of 1916 from the Guernsey Militia

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"Militia: Guardians of Ideals, Protectors of Freedom" Throughout history, the concept has been intertwined with the struggle for independence and the defense of cherished beliefs. From Belfast to Izmir, from North Korea to South Carolina, these diverse examples highlight the resilience and dedication displayed by those who take up arms in service of a cause. In Northern Ireland's troubled past, an Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) poster serves as a reminder of a divided society where propaganda fueled tensions. Yet amidst this backdrop emerges Laodicea Dicey Langston, a courageous daughter shielding her father from Loyalist troops during the American Revolution. This mezzotint painting captures her unwavering commitment to protecting her family and supporting their revolutionary ideals. The iconic Bunker Hill battle symbolizes another chapter in militia history - one that witnessed ordinary citizens standing shoulder-to-shoulder against oppression. As artillery moves on the battlefield during the French and Indian War, it becomes evident that militias were not limited to specific regions or eras; they arose wherever freedom was at stake. Across continents and time periods alike, militias have played pivotal roles in shaping societies. In Spain's tumultuous Civil War era, Republican Militia members fought valiantly for their vision of justice and equality. Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Night Watch" immortalizes Amsterdam's civic guard - an early form tasked with maintaining order within their city walls. From Winchester Cathedral's graveyard gravestone commemorating fallen soldiers to Turkish Zeibek warriors showcasing their indomitable spirit in Izmir - these images remind us that militiamen are bound by duty but also driven by passion for their homeland. Whether defending unionism in Belfast or promoting ideology under North Korea's regime through propaganda posters found in Wonsan City - militias continue to shape our world today. Their legacy is one marked by sacrifice and valor.