Militia Collection (page 8)

A sudden surprize to the City Militia... 1774. Artist: John Nixon
A sudden surprize to the City Militia... 1774. The gateway of the Honourable Artillery Company headquarters. Children climbing

The Boston Police Strike, Massachusetts, USA, September 1919. A loyal policeman instructing a mounted State Guardsman. The majority of Bostons police force went out on strike on on 9 September 1919

State troops to the rescue in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 9 September 1919. Artist
State troops to the rescue in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1919. A Company going on duty during the citys Police Strike, which broke out on 9 September 1919

Scene during the German Revolution, c1918-c1919. Revolution broke out in Germany in November 1918 in the final days of the First World War

Brothers, Don t Shoot!, placard during the German Revolution, Berlin, c1918-c1919. Revolution broke out in Germany in November 1918 in the final days of the First World War

Barricades on a street, German Revolution, Berlin, Germany, c1918-c1919. Civilians and soldiers in position behind defences made from bundles of newspapers

Militiawoman, 1920. Private Collection

Saint Mark assists three Magistrates in recruiting the militia for the fleet, ca 1586. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Civic Guards of Free City of Frankfurt. Artist: Anonymous
Civic Guards of Free City of Frankfurt. Private Collection

The relief of Calais, 1864. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The relief of Calais, 1864. Siege of Calais between 1346-47 was an important engagement early in the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D

The Night Watch, 1642, (c1915). Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Night Watch, 1642, (c1915). The painting is held by the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

A Sergeant at Arms to the king arrests a militia looter, 1290-1330 (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine

The defence of Breeds Hill, Prescott in the redoubt, 1775 (c1880). Colonel William Prescott watching the construction of the rebel fortifications at Breeds Hill before the Battle of Bunker Hill

Clark and his soldiers crossing the Wabash, c1778-1779 (c1880). George Rogers Clark was the commander of a small band of Virginia militiamen that captured several British outposts in the Illinois

Death of Isaac Davis, 1775 (c1880). Davis (1745-1775) was an American militia officer who led the first attack on the British regular army at Concord, Massachusetts

Paul Revere's midnight ride, April 18, 1775, to alert the Colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord. Paul Revere, 1734 - 1818

Serbian Militia from South Serbia / Macedonia. Date: circa 1908

New Netherland surrendered to the English, 1664
Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant marching out of New Amsterdam, 1664. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch turning New Amsterdam over to the English, 1670s
Final Dutch surrender of New Netherland to the English, 1674. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New England colonial militia, 1600s
Armed colonists returning home after a false alarm, Massachusetts, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonists during the Pequot War in Fairfield, Connecticut, 1637
Gathering of alarmed Connecticut colonists at Fairfield during the Pequot War, 1637. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

George Washington in the French and Indian War
Townspeople of Winchester, Virginia, appeal to George Washington, French and Indian War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Robert Rogers, leader of Rogers Rangers
Rogers Rangers leader Robert Rogers, French and Indian War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fort Ticonderoga falls to the Americans, 1775
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys taking Fort Ticonderoga from the British, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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George Rogers Clark leading American army to take Kaskaskia, Illinois, from the British during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Battle of Bunker Hill, American Revolution
Americans shooting at the advancing British from the redoubt on Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Concord joined by minutemen and redcoats, 1775
Minutemen leaving for the Battle of Concord, Massachusetts, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Astor Place Riot, May 10, 1849 in front of the now-demolished Astor Place Opera House, New York, USA. Fuelled by rivalry between Shakespearian actors American Edwin Forrest

Company Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans Lieutenant Pauw
The Company of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, Amsterdam, 1588, Shooting with the corporation of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, 1588

Militia Company District XI under Command Captain Reynier Reael
Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, Known as The Meager Company, Officers and otger Guardsmen of the XIth District of Amsterdam

Officers shooters XVIII district Amsterdam under
Officers and other shooters of the XVIII district in Amsterdam under the command of Captain Albert Bas and Lieutenant Lucas Conijn, The corporalship of Captain Albert Bas and Lieutenant Lucas Conijn

Ships militia company traveled Leiden Grave 1622 Journey
Ships with which the militia company traveled from Leiden to Grave, 1622 Journey from the Leidse Schutterij to Grave, 1622 (series title)

Schutterij van Leiden battle order Mookerheide
Schutterij van Leiden in battle order on the Mookerheide, 1622 Journey from the Leidse Schutterij to Grave, 1622 (series title), September 26, 1622

Schuttersdoelen Amsterdam ca 1650 Two schuttersdoelen
Schuttersdoelen in Amsterdam, ca 1650, Two schuttersdoelen in Amsterdam, the Longbow goals and the Longbow goals, ca. 1650

Rotterdamse portrait artist Portrait seven officers
Rotterdamse portrait artist, Portrait of seven officers and the worth of the Saint George chairs in Rotterdam, portrait portrait painting painting footage linen oil painting canvas: high 145

Jan Bikkers Portrait Gerrit Schuijf portrait painting
Jan Bikkers, Portrait of Gerrit Schuijf, portrait painting visual material linen oil painting wood canvas, Painting: oil on canvas without frame adorn militaria documenting Rotterdam militia drum

Officer Of The Norfolk Militia With A Fusil And Gorget, A. D. 1759. From The British Army: Its Origins
Officer Of The Norfolk Militia With A Fusil And Gorget, A.D. 1759. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Dr. William Dunlop, 1792

Soldiers From Cauca, Colombia, South America In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Militiamen During The Reign Of Charles I. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Militiamen During The Reign Of Charles I. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

In 1725, During Lovewells Fight, An Incident In Dummers War, The Indian Chief Paugus Is Killed By An English Militiaman. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Andrew Pickens, 1739 To 1817. Militia Leader In The American Revolution And A Member Of The United States House Of Representatives

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). Republican woman member of the militia. Photography

Spain. Civil War. Members of the militia, Ascaso Division. Photograph by Katy Horna taken in Banastas-Carrascal, front in Aragon

Laz gang - Turkey
Predictably the Black Sea man, or the " Laz" as he is called with a mixture of affection and sneer, has become a stock figure of the Turkish social typology. This gang is from Rize

JOSEPH MARION HERNANDEZ (1793-1857). American general and politician. First delegate to Congress from the territory, and brigadier general of the militia of Florida

BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND, 1776. Colonel John Glover of the Marblehead militia superintending the retreat of Continental Army troops across the East River to Manhattan on the night of 29-30 August 1776

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George Washington on a mission to the Ohio River during the French and Indian War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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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.