Armed Collection (#51)

Spain (1868). Madrid. Armed people parading in
" Spain (1868). Madrid. Armed people parading in front of the Congress. Illustration after a drawing by M. Urrabieta published in " L Illustration. Journal Universel". Etching."

Bicorne of Spanish officer. SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)

Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). 2nd May of 1808, Principe Pio Mountain, Madrid. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

SIGERICO ( -415); ATAULPHUS ( -415). Visigothic king (410 - 415). Genealogic de los Reyes de Espa񡮠 1463. Work by CARTAGENA, Alonso de (1384-1456). Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid

Army of Austria: Guard of the Navy. 19th c. Engraving

Army of France (reign of Louis XIII). Switzerland
Army of France (reign of Louis XIII).Switzerland cavalry. 1610-1643. Engraving

Army of France (reign of Louis XIV). Regiment of the French Guard, 17th c

A muhunt and gosaeens
A horseman with a shield slung across his back and carrying a lance surrounded by armed retainers on foot.. From: Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809. Date: 1813

Advert for Harrods gifts for the H. M forces 1939
Gifts fo H.M forces. Sevice cardigan and pullovers, khaki shirts, upper boots, tan cape leather gloves, suede leather cardigan, socks, balaclava helmet scarf, proofed poplin under jacket. Date: 1939

Arched passage in the Crusader Castle built by the Franks in 12th century, Byblos, Lebanon

An armed National Guardsman observes as a group of the first black students are admitted to Clinton High School in
SCHOOL INTEGRATION, 1956. An armed National Guardsman observes as a group of the first black students are admitted to Clinton High School in Clinton, Tennessee, 1 September 1956

Armed Guard at entrance to Lambeth HQ Control Room

Armed London firemen at Lambeth fireboat pontoon, WW2
Firemen, carrying rifles, disembarking from the Massey Shaw fireboat and marching from the pontoon gangway at Lambeth. Armed firemen crewed the Massey Shaw when she took part in the evacuation of

AMERICA: GUNBOATS, 1807. Five types of gunboats purchased or constructed by the administration of Thomas Jefferson by 1807. Wood engraving, American, 1893

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Armed strikers marching to the railroad in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike, July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving

CONQUISTADOR SHIP. A heavily armed ship, probably Spanish, bearing the Jesuit monogram IHS on a sail. Line engraving by Theodor Galle (1571-1633)

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. The Terrible Night of 5 to 6 October 1789. Parisian women marching to Versailles. Line engraving, French, late 18th or early 19th century

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Strikers marching down the New York Central Railroad track at West Albany, New York, during the Great Railroad Strike, 24 July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving

LAMBETH PALACE, 1640. A mob of apprentices attacks Lambeth Palace, residence of Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud at London, England, 1640. Line engraving, English, 1642

IRELAND: MARKET, 1870. A gentleman farmer, protected by two armed guards, attends the market at Mullingar, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1870

Police firearms incident, undated

One thousand armed Russian Bodhisattva of mercy of the Russo-Japanese War. Print shows a Japanese soldier with rifle fixed with bayonet smashing Russian railroads

Sudan - A delegation from Darfur, a region in western Sudan. An independent sultanate for several hundred years, it was incorporated into Sudan by Anglo-Egyptian forces in 1916. Date: circa 1910s

On many Pennsylvania trains in the Philadelphia area, trainmen are relieved for service in the armed forces and replaced by women. Date 1943?

Guardsmen protecting station during railway strike
Armed guardsmen in bearskins protecting a platform and railway lines during the railway strike. The location is believed to be Clapham Junction, London. 1911

Armed coastguards at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Seven armed coastguard officers pictured in front of their new quarters at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Chief Officer of Her Majestys Coastguard, Mr Jewson, stands behind his men with a drawn sword

Wild Southern Bolivian Indians Date: circa 1908

Armed Afghan Tribesmen, Afghanistan Date: 1903

Royal Evasion - 6
The would-be escaping royals are brought back to Paris under armed guard. Date: 25 June 1791

Forces Tennis Balls
A Lillywhites girl shows off the surplus of tennis balls donated by Dunlop, Slazenger etc. following an appeal due to a shortage within the Armed Forces! Date: 28 May 1942

Bosnian Bandit in traditional regional costume armed to the back teeth... Date: circa 1910

British troops on Jolly Roger gunboat, Russian Civil War
British troops on board the Royal Navy motor gunboat, The Jolly Roger, on Lake Onega, Medevja-Gora (Medvedja-gora, Medvezhya Gora, now known as Medvezhyegorsk, Republic of Karelia)

The General Strike - canteens in Hyde Park
Lady Betty Butler (left) and Miss Collett Doughty armed with large frying pans; part of an organised response to the General Strike where canteens were set up in Hyde Park

Five Armed Signpost
The Five-Armed Post, Teddington Hands, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, built and repaired by four generations of the Attwood family. Date: 1960s photo

Polish Insurgents
After the Second Partition (1793) Polish patriots led by Kosciuszko rebel against the occupying forces : many of his supporters are peasants armed only with scythes. Date: 1794

Berlin Riots & Kaiser
German workers, rioting in Berlin, are cleared away by the police to allow the passage of Kaiser Wilhelm who rides by with an armed escort. Date: 1892

Sopwith Baby seaplane firing rockets, WW1
A Sopwith Baby seaplane in flight during the First World War. It was a British single-seater tractor seaplane used by the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) from 1915

Italian MAS boat at sea with balloon attached
An Italian MAS boat (Motoscafo Armato Silurante, Torpedo Armed Motorboat) at sea with a balloon attached, probably during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918

Italian armoured train for coastal defence
An Italian armoured train used for coastal defence, probably during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918

RMSP Alcantara, armed merchant cruiser, WW1
RMSP (Royal Mail Steam Packet) Alcantara, a merchant cruiser which was turned into an armed ship during the First World War

India - 10th Duke of Cambridges Own Lancers
10th Duke of Cambridges Own Lancers (Hodsons Horse). Date: 1910

One-armed flower-makers at John Grooms training home
A uniformed group of one-armed girls, described as expert flower makers, at the industrial training home run by John Groom for afflicted, blind and crippled girls

A Balkan mountain brigand, rifle in hand, sword in holster, uses his vantage point to search for unsuspecting victims. 1779

Rosolino Pilo
The Sicilian mafia bandit, Rosolino Pilo. 19th Century

Anti-bandit campaign in Corsica
Armoured cars and armed guards protect the police and army officers as they scour the countryside around Calcatoggio, during the anti-bandit campaign in Corsica. 1932

Robert Chaumberleyn
ROBERT CHAUMBERLEYN Esquire to king Henry V, and supposed to have been present at the battle of Agincourt. He is both well armed and well armoured, protected cap-a-pie. Date: flourished 1417

Sopwith Pup Aeroplane
The Sopwith Pup fighter plane, a favourite with the Royal Naval Air Service. Armed with a single machine gun, it was manoeuverable and fast and could climb and hold altitude. Date: circa 1917

Mounted British Warrior
A mounted British warrior of the pre-Roman period, riding bareback and armed with a clumsy club. Date: BCE

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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.