Scimitar Collection

Household Cavalry Regiment on Ex Iron Scout 3 on Salisbury Plain
Pictured are soldiers from C Sqn Household Cavalry Regiment and their Scimitar Vehicle driving into standing water during Exercise IRON SCOUT 3

Swords, Daggers, Maces
Assorted weapons: epees, short swords, daggers, maces, sabre, scimitar, cudgel and axe

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030985 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of Botsaris, 1823
Insurrection against Turks: The death of Markos Botsaris, patriot leader. Date: 1823

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900378 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

English tenor Adolphe Nourrit as the soldier Tarare in the opera Tarare by Antonio Salieri, Royal Academy of Music
FLO4606989 English tenor Adolphe Nourrit as the soldier Tarare in the opera Tarare by Antonio Salieri, Royal Academy of Music, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Germain as Muley-Ben-Omar in Sylvandire by Leuven/Vanderburch, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845
FLO4631336 Germain as Muley-Ben-Omar in Sylvandire by Leuven/Vanderburch, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's

Member of the King's Swiss Guard, King Henry III of France, 1586. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger
FLO4571500 Member of the King's Swiss Guard, King Henry III of France, 1586. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 152 from Le Bibliophile

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901678 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Weapons used by the Mughal soldiers: scimitar, lance, axe and musket. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4623693 Weapons used by the Mughal soldiers: scimitar, lance, axe and musket. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Costumes of Kyrgyz men with their distinctive hats, and a rear view of a woman in robes with shawl, embroidery
FLO4624788 Costumes of Kyrgyz men with their distinctive hats, and a rear view of a woman in robes with shawl, embroidery, fringes, etc

English military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8
FLO4624769 English military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8, grenadier 9, and officer 10

Napoleon Bonaparte forced to abdicate by Marshal Michel Ney who holds pistols to his head
FLO4608674 Napoleon Bonaparte forced to abdicate by Marshal Michel Ney who holds pistols to his head, while a Turk sharpens a scimitar outside

Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty. Halbert 1, scimitar 2, bows 3.4, quiver 5, crossbow 6
FLO4590606 Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty. Halbert 1, scimitar 2, bows 3.4, quiver 5, crossbow 6, crossbow darts 7, basketball of crossbow balls 8, musket 9, iron crook 10

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901910 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900463 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900430 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900381 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier
FLO4723035 Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Chinese infantry soldier or " tiger of war"" in striped uniform with ears on his cap
FLO4722521 Chinese infantry soldier or " tiger of war"" in striped uniform with ears on his cap, holding scimitar and wicker shield. Illustration by William Alexander

Reis of Barbary, Ottoman naval captain. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More
FLO4721813 Reis of Barbary, Ottoman naval captain. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747 (Nader Khan Qirqlu Afshar, Nadir Chah)
FLO4723003 Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747 (Nader Khan Qirqlu Afshar, Nadir Chah). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902007 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

English military: Hunter or Jaeger corps in shacko with horn and axe 1, mace and axe, and colonel in pelisse coat 3
FLO4624762 English 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

The Genre Painting (image 17 of 28), 1710. Creator: Unknown
The Genre Painting (image 17 of 28), 1710

A Turkish Soldier, n.d. Creator: James Durno
A Turkish Soldier, n.d. Attributed to James Durno

Small arms in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Small arms in the International Exhibition, 1862. 1. Sword presented by the Romans to the King of Italy; made by Castallani of Rome; 2. Sword-hilt by Wilkinson, Pall-mall; 3

The Sword also Means Cleanness and Death, front cover of
TRV228979 The Sword also Means Cleanness and Death, front cover of The Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence, Cape edition, published 1935 (b/w photo) by English School

Royal Aircraft Establishment - Supermarine Scimitar F. 1
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Supermarine Scimitar F.1 XD229 at RAE West Freugh in Scotland. The RAE carried out research for ballistics and weapon-aiming at West Freugh, (now part of Qinetic)

Two Eritrean Warriors - Eritrea, East Africa
circa 1910s

Scimitar Light Tank
A Scimitar Light Tank from the 1st Battalion, The Black Watch is pictured during a firepower demonstration on Salisbury Plain

Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) Operating in Afghanistan
A CVR(T) (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) vehicle is pictured being operated across the harsh desert terrain of Afghanistan by soldiers of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers

Goddess Durga Miniature Painting on Paper
3609762 Goddess Durga Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Alvis FV101 Scimitar and FV107 Scorpion light tanks at the British Army Equipment Exhibition, held at Aldershot from 23-27 June 1980. Date: 1980

Saber with Scabbard... 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Saber with Scabbard, grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, and decoration on blade, Turkish; blade, Iranian, grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, dated A.H. 1099/A.D

Scimitar armoured fighting vehicle on Salisbury Plain during Exercise Lion Strike. Exercise Lion Strike is designed to test Majors from all trades across the Army in Command and Control scenarios

HMS Sabre in Gibraltar
HMS Sabre, wearing the pennant number P285, is one of two permanently stationed sea-going units in Gibraltar which make up the Gibraltar Patrol Boat Squadron

Alvis Scimitar light reconnaissance tank
Alvis FV107 Scimitar light reconnaissance tank. Date: 2006

40 a Scimitar
Supermarine Scimitar F.1. This is one of the series of Graphics Training Aids (GTA) used by the United States Army to train their personnel to recognize friendly and hostile aircraft

Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving)
3784188 Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Caption in German reads: Horusce and Hareaden Barbarossa)

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]

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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.