Traffic Policemen Collection (#7)

The events of the Italo-Turkish War, arrival in Naples of Italians, especially workers... (colour litho)
2808483 The events of the Italo-Turkish War, arrival in Naples of Italians, especially workers... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The dangers of smuggling, guard and smuggler precipitated together from above... (colour litho)
2815403 The dangers of smuggling, guard and smuggler precipitated together from above... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangers of smuggling)

The fatal recklessness of a callback, wanting to descend during the race, falls and dies (colour litho)
2815369 The fatal recklessness of a callback, wanting to descend during the race, falls and dies (colour litho) by Beltrame

Ladies of Americas highest society caught by policemen playing in a womens club near Newport (colour litho)
2815362 Ladies of Americas highest society caught by policemen playing in a womens club near Newport (colour litho) by Beltrame

The labor crises, Philadelphia tram-drivers assaulted by fellow strikers who defend with... (colour litho)
2815318 The labor crises, Philadelphia tram-drivers assaulted by fellow strikers who defend with... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The labor crises)

The severe flood in Paris, forced exodus of the sick from a hospitable invaded by the waters of the Seine (colour litho)
2815305 The severe flood in Paris, forced exodus of the sick from a hospitable invaded by the waters of the Seine (colour litho) by Beltrame

The departure from Milan during the Antelucan hours of the 13 runs of the riders registered for the cycling tour of
2815229 The departure from Milan during the Antelucan hours of the 13 runs of the riders registered for the cycling tour of Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame

The serious unrest in Parma, bloody struggle between soldiers and strikers in via Nino Bixio (colour litho)
2815126 The serious unrest in Parma, bloody struggle between soldiers and strikers in via Nino Bixio (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Amazons of the Vote expelled by the Policemen from the halls of the Palace of Westminster (colour litho)
2814951 The Amazons of the Vote expelled by the Policemen from the halls of the Palace of Westminster (colour litho) by Beltrame

A strange procession in London, the wives of the unemployed go to Parliament to be received by the ministers
2814807 A strange procession in London, the wives of the unemployed go to Parliament to be received by the ministers (colour litho) by Beltrame

A curious system for alleviating unemployment in New York (colour litho)
2777841 A curious system for alleviating unemployment in New York (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious way to alleviate unemployment in New York)

Much Ado About Nothing (Colour Litho)
2777792 Much Ado About Nothing (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Much ado about nothing)

A Panic Drama (Colour Litho)
2777749 A Panic Drama (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A panic drama. In Eilengen (Germany)

The week of passion (colour litho)
2783839 The week of passion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The week of passion)

A valiant financial guard (Colour Litho)
2783792 A valiant financial guard (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A valiant financial guard)

Giraffe Women in London (Colour Litho)
2783689 Giraffe Women in London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giraffe women in London)

Among the tasks of the new New York mounted police is also that of rescuing the knights... (colour litho)
2783605 Among the tasks of the new New York mounted police is also that of rescuing the knights... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Italian Value in Africa (colour litho)
2778384 The Italian Value in Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Value in Africa)

The solemn inauguration, present by the Duce, of the new judicial year at the Court of Cassation
2778121 The solemn inauguration, present by the Duce, of the new judicial year at the Court of Cassation, in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame

An official and four agents had gone to a carpet factory in Szeged, Hungary... (colour litho)
2777922 An official and four agents had gone to a carpet factory in Szeged, Hungary... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unsung Heroes: The Courageous Traffic Policemen" In the annals of history, there are countless tales of bravery and sacrifice that often go unnoticed. Among these unsung heroes are the traffic policemen, who have stood at the forefront of danger to protect and serve their communities. From tragic events like "The Calthorpe Street Massacre" in May 1833 to heroic acts such as a bulldog's loyalty leading to his demise on his master's body rather than succumbing to poison, these brave men and women have faced unimaginable challenges. Their unwavering dedication is exemplified by stories like that of a police officer buried alive with her body in the rubble of a collapsed house in Milan. After enduring five agonizing hours, she was miraculously rescued by firemen. Similarly, two police officers near Lanzo Torinese became victims of duty when they were brutally attacked and injured while carrying out their responsibilities. These valiant individuals have also played pivotal roles during times of unrest and turmoil across the globe. They were present during uprisings in South Africa, battles between gendarmes and gypsies in Bohemia, as well as bloody fights against Andalusian gypsies in Lunel (France). Their presence brought order amidst chaos. Not all heroism takes place on battlefields or amidst riots; sometimes it occurs within treacherous environments like sulphur mines. Dark heroes emerged from Casteltermini when traffic policemen fearlessly rescued trapped miners from burning depths. Even beyond borders, they have been involved in significant events throughout history. In Cairo (Illinois), they defended prisons during an assault aimed at capturing a guilty Negro individual - showcasing their commitment to justice even under immense pressure. As we reflect upon these extraordinary accounts captured through vivid lithographs depicting scenes such as "The tragedy in the Ricken Tunnel" or "The new Austrian infamy, " let us remember the selflessness and bravery of traffic policemen.