Armed Collection (page 3)

A Scene from the Trojan Wars (oil on canvas)
990285 A Scene from the Trojan Wars (oil on canvas) by Calliano, Rafaelle (1785-1824); 75x135.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scene from the Trojan Wars)

Coronation Parade in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Saturday 30th May 1953, ahead of next weeks Coronation Day, with Church Steeple Hall and Tower in background

Burma, British Infantrymen search village huts on the approach to Meiktila, Burma, Picture Issued 22nd March 1945

Wingate - Cochran Expedition, Burma Campaign, Wingate fighters (Major General Orde Charles Wingate, since killed) and Cochran Commandos (Colonel Philip Cochran)

WWII. ROYAL AIR FORCE. EAGLE SQUADRON SHOULDER PATCH. October 19th 1940

Canteens conducted by the various services of the Army are " homes from home" for Canadian lads in uniform. Here they gather in the evening to join in song

In a Combined Operation on the night 27th and 28th February 1942, joint forces of the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force attacked an destroyed an important German radio location post at

Lady MacRobert of Douneside, Tarland, Aberdeenshire has presented the RAF with four Hurricanes which will soon be in action in the Middle East. Three are named after airman sons killed in action

The World War II British airborne forces consisted of the Parachute Regiment, the Glider Pilot Regiment, the air landing battalions and from 1944 the Special Air Service Brigade

Taken during an attack by Bostons of the Lorraine French Squadron on the Mur De Bretagne Transformer Station near Querledan Brittany

The Lancashire Fusiliers in Burma. In the swamps and jungle of Burma the Lancashire Fusiliers are fighting with courage. (Picture) Troops at a jungle cookhouse. 22nd March 1943

The Central Robbery Squad a. k. a. The Flying Squad, a branch of the Metropolitan Police
The Central Robbery Squad a.k.a.The Flying Squad, a branch of the Metropolitan Police specialising in tackling armed robbery and violent crime in London, 19th June 1984

Filming of 1958 film A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens at Pinewood Studios on 1st September 1957. Scene being filmed, Storming of the Bastille

United States Navy - McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 136981 (msn 166 / base code NJ / call-sign 135) of VF-121. 136981 can be seen at Naval Air Station Miramar armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder

WW2 - Polish Mechanised Cavalry Brigade - soldier of the anti-tank Corps, 1940. Organised in France during World War II as part of the Polish Army in France

Sailor on boat with monkey and fruit for US Navy Poster Date: 1918

Storming The Beach Date: 1943

Destroy This Mad Brute Date: 1917

Royal Air Force de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito FB Mk. XVIII
Royal Air Force de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk.XVIII PZ467 Tse-Tse. Armed with a 57mm (6 pounder) Molins quick-firing gun, the first Mk.XVIII was flown on 25 August 1943

Royal Air Force Supermarine Swift FR. 5 WK281
Royal Air Force Supermarine Swift FR.5 WK281. Built by Vickers Armstrong and delivered on 5 November 1956, WK281 joined No 79 Squadron at RAF Gutersloh

United States Air Force Martin MGM-13 Mace 60-6726, tactical surface to surface missile. The Mace was to be armed with a nuclear warhead and was deployed in West Germany, South Korea and on Okinawa

Irish Guards, Windsor
Irish Guards marching on parade at Windsor Castle, Berkshire Date: 1989

The First Fleet of the East India Company Leaving Woolwich, 1601, (1890. ) Creator: Unknown
The First Fleet of the East India Company Leaving Woolwich, 1601, (1890). The East India Company formed to trade in the Indian Ocean region

Warrior Sipan-Mochica Pottery, Lambayeque, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Pottery vessel belonging to the Mochica Culture, Sipan period, despicting warrior holding maze. Sican-Lambayeque Culture Ceremonial and Administrative Center (1000-1370 AC)

Japanesse Art, Man and wolf fighting over a fish, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Japanesse Art, Man and wolf fighting over a fish, 19th Century

A Bishari Hamite, Nubian Desert, between the Nile and the Red Sea, 1912. Artist: JP Sebach
A Bishari Hamite, Nubian Desert, between the Nile and the Red Sea, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. In the Siege of San Sebastian (7 July - 8 September 1813) Allied forces under the command of Arthur Wellesley

Burning the houses of evicted tenants at Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland, 1887. Artist: A Forestier
Burning the houses of evicted tenants at Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland, 1887. Scene during the Land War, the dispute between Irish tenant farmers

Painting of Napoleon at the battle of Jena, 19th century
Painting of Napoleon at the battle of Jena on the 14th October 1806, in the Gallery of Battles at Versailles, 19th century

Red Cop
Leonardo Flores

HMS Glorious 77
Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta.. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First

Canadair CT-114 Tutor 114141
Canadian Armed Forces - Canadair CT-114 Tutor 114141 (msn 1141). Date: 1999

Canadair CC-144 Challenger 144603
Canadian Armed Forces - Canadair CC-144 Challenger 144603 (msn 1006, 601/CL-600-2A12), at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show on 9 September1990. Date: 1990

WW2 German Special Armed Forces Date: 1940s

Armed Coastguards, early 1900s

Canadair CT-114 Tutor 114090
Canadian Armed Forces - Canadair CT-114 Tutor 114090 (msn 1090). Date: circa 1995

Canadair CT-114 Tutor 114070
Canadian Armed Forces - Canadair CT-114 Tutor 114070 (msn 1070). Date: circa 1995

Westland Whirlwind HAR. 10 XP394
Royal Air Force - Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 XP394 (msn WA.382), at the Woodbridge - Armed Forces Day on 7 August 1976. Date: 1976

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, N. A. A. F. I
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image shows a Naffy, a woman who works at a canteen aimed to provide food for armed forces servicemen. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - HMS Rawalpindi
A photograph of HMS Rawalpindi, a British armed merchant cruiser which was sunk in action fighting German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau during WW2. Date: circa 1942

Salute The Soldier Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Salute The Soldier, by Eric Coates, specially composed for the National Savings Committee for the Salute The Soldier campaign

WW2 Christmas Card, The Toast Is Freedom
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with an illustration titled The Toast Is Freedom. The image shows servicemen of Britain's armed forces and home defence enjoying a Christmas meal. Date: 1944

WW2 Christmas Card, Scottish Terriers
A WW2 Christmas greetings card illustrated with a number of Scottish terriers wearing hats of the British armed forces. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, The Services
A WW2 Christmas greetings card which promotes the armed forces and services at home for aspiring youngsters, including the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, British Army, Air Raid Precautions, Police

WW2 Birthday Card, Standing By The Flag
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows a Scottish terrier dog wearing a tin hat and armed with a rifle, standing guard beside a Union Jack flag, with the radio active. Date: circa 1941

Rocks and Longships Lighthouse, Land's End, Cornwall
Rocks (Enys Dooman, The Armed Knight) and Longships Lighthouse, Land's End, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

HMS Courageous
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous (pennant number 50'), in August 1938. HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Poster, Allied Forces Sports Council, Berlin, Germany
Poster, Allied Forces Sports Council, Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany, 7-8 September 1946, Armed Forces Track and Field Championships Date: 1946

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"Armed with Determination: The Legacy of Michael Collins" Michael Collins, a prominent figure in Irish history, was an ardent Irish Nationalist and the founder and director of Sinn Fein. Born in 1890, he dedicated his life to fighting for Ireland's independence from British rule. With unwavering determination, he led the charge towards freedom. In another part of Europe, during the Napoleonic Wars, French Cuirassiers showcased their might as heavy cavalry in the French Army. Armed with swords and wearing protective armor called cuirasses, they struck fear into their enemies' hearts. On a different continent altogether lies India - home to rich cultural heritage. A picture of Hindu goddess Durga captures her armed form symbolizing strength and protection. She is revered by millions across Asia for her power to overcome evil forces. The Second World War brought about many battles at sea. One such encounter was between HMS Jervis Bay and Admiral Scheer. Armed with courage against overwhelming odds, HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacked its adversary to protect allied ships. Traveling back in time to ancient Rome reveals warriors dressed in elaborate costumes ready for battle. These armed soldiers were prepared to defend their empire against any threat that came their way. Fast forward to modern times; an Avro Vulcan B2 aircraft armed with a Blue Steel stand-off bomb showcases technological advancements during the Cold War era. This powerful weapon served as a deterrent against potential aggressors. During World War II, unity was crucial among nations fighting together against tyranny. A poster depicting "The British Commonwealth of Nations Together" highlights how countries joined forces while being armed not just physically but also ideologically - united by a common cause. Amidst all these historical events stands RMS Orvieto - an Orient Line Steamer that sailed through treacherous waters carrying passengers safely across vast oceans while being equipped with necessary safety measures onboard.