Scimitar Collection (#2)

David beheading Goliath (panel)
XJL71392 David beheading Goliath (panel) by Coxie or Coxcie, Michiel I (1499-1592); Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain

Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
STC357952 Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Stewart

Costume of a Dervise or Dervish man of Syria
6340220 Costume of a Dervise or Dervish man of Syria by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Costume of a Dervise or Dervish man of Syria)

Domestic servant of the Grand Vizier
6340161 Domestic servant of the Grand Vizier by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Domestic servant of the Grand Vizier)

Costume of a Tartar or Tatar man
6340223 Costume of a Tartar or Tatar man by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Costume of a Tartar or Tatar man. He wears a cap, cloak, jacket, loose pants and red boots)

Glengarry badge, other ranks, 56th (West Essex), c. 1876 (glengarry badge)
5929848 Glengarry badge, other ranks, 56th (West Essex), c.1876 (glengarry badge) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Glengarry badge, other ranks)

Saber (Kilic) with Scabbard, Turkey, late 19th century Blade inscribed 1099 Hejira [A.D. 1687]

Man and woman of Persia, 1818
6338202 Man and woman of Persia, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Persia, 1818. The man wears a turban, cloack, tunic, harem pants and scimitar)

Lambeth Cavalry, from Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs
CH378084 Lambeth Cavalry, from Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs, 1798-99 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

An angry genie, 1930s (colour litho)
1122815 An angry genie, 1930s (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arabian Nights published by Blackie & Sons c.1930 s); English, out of copyright

Armed guard of the Brijbasis tribe, often used by travellers as escort
STC420682 Armed guard of the Brijbasis tribe, often used by travellers as escort, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Customs and Ceremonies

Weapons including swords and spears, c. 1400, plate from
2957678 Weapons including swords and spears, c.1400, plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr

Man and woman of Arabia, 1818. The man wears a turban, cloak, sash and harem pants, the woman wears a veil over a long dress

Dance of the whirling Dervishes of Mawlawi Tawagozi. Sufi Dervishes in tall hats dance in a circle to accompaniment by musicians on drums, psaltery and sistrum. Ballo dei Dervisch Mewlewi

Arab kawass (Ottoman guard) with a young boy in the garden of a house in the Judea
PEF320886 Arab kawass (Ottoman guard) with a young boy in the garden of a house in the Judea District of Jerusalem, 1867 (b/w photo) by Phillips

Blue Beard from Histories or Tales of Past Times told by Mother Goose
3283560 Blue Beard from Histories or Tales of Past Times told by Mother Goose, With Morals, by M Perrault, pub. 1925 (hand coloured woodblock print) by French School

Naval Presentation sword belonging to the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV)
5921073 Naval Presentation sword belonging to the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV), 1800 circa (metal) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Presentation sword, Brigadier General Duncan MacDougall, 1836 (sword, presentation)
5928920 Presentation sword, Brigadier General Duncan MacDougall, 1836 (sword, presentation) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Presentation sword)

Death of Koprili the Virtuous (litho)
STC358041 Death of Koprili the Virtuous (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zade Mustapha Koprili (1637-1690)

Two chieftains of the Kutch Province, north-west India. Date: 1843

Amirs of Scinde, ethnic group from Sindh, India
Amirs (commanders) of Scinde, an Indian ethnic group from Sindh (now a province of Pakistan). Date: 1843

Fath Ali Chah, second Qajar emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Chinese infantryman or Tiger of War. Chinese
Chinese infantry soldier or tiger of war in striped uniform with ears on his cap, holding scimitar and wicker shield. Illustration by William Alexander

Scimitar oryx, Oryx dammah
Scimitar oryx or scimitar-horned oryx, Oryx dammah. Extinct in the wild. (As Antilope bezoartica). After an illustration by James Stewart

An Officer of the 14th Light Dragoons in Parade Dress, from
NAM254117 An Officer of the 14th Light Dragoons in Parade Dress, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C

A Picket, 20th Punjab Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry, North West Frontier, c
NAM237686 A Picket, 20th Punjab Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry, North West Frontier, c.1868 (oil on canvas) by Fane, Major General Walter (1828-85); National Army Museum

Joseph Seve (1788-1860) known as Soliman Pacha and his Mamelukes
CHT185957 Joseph Seve (1788-1860) known as Soliman Pacha and his Mamelukes, from L Egypte au XIXeme Siecle by Edouard Gouin, 1847 (colour litho) by Beauce

Tirailleur Francais et Chevau leger de l Armee de Pacha de Rhodes
NCO256301 Tirailleur Francais et Chevau leger de l Armee de Pacha de Rhodes, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1799 (coloured engraving) by Gillray

Costumes of Kyrgyz men and woman
Costumes of Kyrgyz men with their distinctive hats, and a rear view of a woman in robes with shawl, embroidery, fringes, etc

Russian military corps: Jannisary, cadet and infantry
Russian military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8, grenadier 9, and officer 10

Russian military corps: Jaeger, Turk and Wallachian
Russian military: Hunter or Jaeger corps in shacko with horn and axe 1, mace and axe, and colonel in pelisse coat 3, Turkish corps in turban 4, and Wallachian soldier 5

Weapons used by Mughal soldiers: scimitar
Weapons used by the Mughal soldiers: scimitar, lance, axe and musket. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Ancient Chinese military uniforms and weapons including suits 5, 9, armour 6, 7, 8, tiger guard shield 37, 38, scimitar 33, scabbard 34, quiver 39, axe 36, helmet 3, 4, 6, and horn 32

Chinese soldier in complete uniform with scimitar, bow, quiver with arrows, helmet, robes, armour. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Chinese and Tartar infantry: tiger guard with striped uniform, tiger shield and scimitar, with archers and other troops. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios

Chinese mandarins in military uniform with scimitar and bow, arrow, quiver. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Costume of the King of the Kongo
Costumes of the King of the Kongo, and a noble man. They wear hats with brims, and carry scimitars. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Napoleon Bonaparte forced to abdicate by Marshal Michel Ney who holds pistols to his head, while a Turk sharpens a scimitar outside

Adolphe Nourrit in Tarare, 1823
French tenor Adolphe Nourrit as the soldier Tarare in the opera Tarare by Antonio Salieri, Academie Royale de Musique, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty. Halbert 1, scimitar 2, bows 3, 4, quiver 5, crossbow 6, crossbow darts 7, basket of crossbow balls 8, musket 9, iron crook 10, Hand of Justice 11

The First Crusade
Scene during The First Crusade (1095-1099). 11th century

Illustration, Selim and Zuleika, The Bride of Abydos
Illustration, Selim and Zuleika, in The Bride of Abydos, a poem by Lord Byron (1813). 1844

Coccorico
2904090 Coccorico by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); (add.info.: Done by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen. Frequently referred to as just Steinlen (November 10, 1859 - December 13, 1923)

Tirailleur Francais et Chevau Leger de l Armee du Pacha de Rhodes
1275088 Tirailleur Francais et Chevau Leger de l Armee du Pacha de Rhodes, or The Evolutions of French Mounted Riflemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Crusaders storming the city of Tyre (litho)
STC357975 Crusaders storming the city of Tyre (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: February, 1124; The city surrendered on June 25th)

La Cite Sainte (engraving)
2788990 La Cite Sainte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Cite Sainte. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 18 September 1892)

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"Unleashing the Power: The Mighty Scimitar" Step into a world of ancient warriors and timeless elegance with the scimitar, a weapon that has left its mark throughout history. From swords to daggers, maces to tanks, this curved blade has stood as a symbol of strength and precision. In the realm of artistry, costume designers for Ballets Russes brought Scheherazade to life with their exquisite interpretation. A vivid lithograph showcases dancers adorned in vibrant costumes wielding scimitars, captivating audiences with every graceful movement. But beyond the stage, the scimitar's legacy extends far and wide. In 1823, during the death of Botsaris, this formidable weapon played a pivotal role in battles fought by courageous warriors. Shah Abbas himself recognized its power during his reign from 1557-1628. Even modern warfare embraced its might; Alvis Scimitar light reconnaissance tank became an indomitable force on battlefields worldwide. Its sleek design and lethal capabilities proved invaluable in strategic operations. Yet it is not only on battlegrounds where this iconic blade makes an appearance. Muslim women bathing in public baths find solace knowing they are protected by their faith and perhaps even concealed within their garments lies a hidden scimitar – a silent guardian against any threat that may arise. The skies too have witnessed the prowess of this legendary weapon. Royal Aircraft Establishment introduced Supermarine Scimitar F. 1 aircraft - soaring through clouds like avian predators armed with deadly precision. Traveling across continents reveals more tales woven around these blades; two Eritrean Warriors stand tall in East Africa brandishing their trusty scimitars while Household Cavalry Regiment maneuvers through Salisbury Plain during Ex Iron Scout 3 exercises showcasing both tradition and adaptability. Whether it be ballet or battlefield, cultural heritage or military might – there is no denying that the scimitar holds an enduring place in history.