Slinger Collection

A spearman, man at arms and slinger, 1250. English infantry, 13th century
FLO4678292 A spearman, man at arms and slinger, 1250. English infantry, 13th century. Spearman and soldier wear bowl helmets and chainmail armour and carry lance, shield and sword

Statue of a Roman soldier, a slinger or slingshot infantryman
5323827 Statue of a Roman soldier, a slinger or slingshot infantryman by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of a Roman soldier, a slinger or slingshot infantryman)

Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066
6340006 Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066)

Saxon archers and slingers
Saxon archers with bow and hunting dog, 8th century (top), Saxon bow and arrow 10th century (middle), and Saxon slinger with slingshot used for hunting and warfare, 8th century

Roman slinger (engraving)
3635377 Roman slinger (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman slinger. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged)

A Roman Slinger, After A Figure On The Column Of Antoninus In Rome. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, Published 1889

Roman slingers with slingshot and stones.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

ROMAN SLINGSHOT. A slingshot and its use (right) by a Roman funditor. Line engraving, 19th century

ANCIENT GREEK SLINGER
A military slinger with his shield about to hurl (or sling) a stone

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Through the ages, the slinger - an unsung hero of ancient warfare - wielded his simple yet effective weapon with precision and power. From the Roman soldier's statue, poised with sling in hand, to fragments of the Bayeux Tapestry depicting Norman Conquest's Saxon adversaries, slingers have left their mark in history. The Tel Halaf stone, an archaeological find, bears testament to their presence in the ancient Near East. Roman engravings, such as the Column of Antoninus in Rome and the Imperial Bible Dictionary's illustration, further immortalize this humble warrior. Roman slingers, armed with their slingshots and stones, formed a crucial part of the legions' infantry. The 19th-century line engraving and the depiction of an Ancient Greek slinger, both a testament to their enduring significance, remind us of their invaluable role in shaping the course of history.