Battle Axe Collection

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
Sir Gawain takes up the challenge. As instructed by the Green Knight, he swings the battleaxe and cuts off the Green Knights head. The head falls off and rolls towards the banqueting guests

Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, killing the English knight Henry de Bohun in combat at the Battle of Bannockburn
5208324 Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, killing the English knight Henry de Bohun in combat at the Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 (colour litho) by Hassall

Medieval knight with his page and squire
Swiss knight in field-armor with his page and squire, 1400s. Antique hand-colored print

Native American war implements (chromolitho)
5235959 Native American war implements (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American war implements)

Dance of Dog Soldiers (pochoir print)
STC235510 Dance of Dog Soldiers (pochoir print) by Tsatoke, Monroe (1904-37); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tsatoke was one of the Kiowa Five; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Ancient swords, daggers and battle-axes
Ancient two-handed sword 1, 2, dagger 3, sword and dagger from the knights of St. John of Jerusalem, Sutton at Hone 4, 5, battle-axe 6, 7

Knight in armour, 13th Century (engraving)
969026 Knight in armour, 13th Century (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight in armour, 13th Century)

Entertaining Visitors in Matabeleland, a Native Dance at Buluwayo (litho)
1056414 Entertaining Visitors in Matabeleland, a Native Dance at Buluwayo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entertaining Visitors in Matabeleland)

Arms and Armour (colour litho)
2796433 Arms and Armour (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms and Armour)

Plankenau Simonsdr Hasselaer, c. 1590-1609 (oil on panel)
1765809 Plankenau Simonsdr Hasselaer, c.1590-1609 (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (16th century); 34.8A--26.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

There are some who take up the battle-axe, and there are others who stop tigers, but givers are scarce (colour litho)
5205419 There are some who take up the battle-axe, and there are others who stop tigers, but givers are scarce (colour litho) by Bull

Miscellaneous articles
LLM455389 Miscellaneous articles by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous articles. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Frankish Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246803 Frankish Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle Axe and Buzdygan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Battle axe and chekan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Bardiches and battle axes. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Chekans. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Halberd and battle axe. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Battle Axe, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Battle Axe, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Death of King Harold, Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Death of King Harold, Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1864). Harold II (c1022-1066) was nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor

Richard I, King of England, 1194 (1824). The third son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard I (1157-1199) reigned as King of England from 1189-1199

The Battle of Cressy, (1792). Artist: King
The Battle of Cressy, (1792). An 18th-century depiction of the Battle of Crecy, (1346), one of the defining battles of the Hundred Years War between England and France

Bruce lifted his battle-axe high in the air... 1314, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Bruce lifted his battle-axe high in the air, then brought it crashing down upon the helmet of Bohun, 1314, (1905). King Robert the Bruce of Scotland kills Sir Henry de Bohun, an English knight

The Battle of Tours, 732 AD, (1875). Artist: DJ Pound
The Battle of Tours, 732 AD, (1875). Often called Battle of Poitiers, the battle at which the Frankish king Charles Martel (the Hammer) (c688-741)

Battle of Crecy, France, August 1346 (1864). A major engagement of the Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453)

Battle of Poitiers, France, 732 (1837). Artist: Charles Auguste Guillaume Steuben
Battle of Poitiers, France, 732 (1837). The battle at which the Frankish king Charles Martel (the Hammer) (c688-741), founder of the Carolingian dynasty and grandfather of Charlemagne

Gurm Gamle (Gormo), King of Denmark from 840, 1815
Gurm Gamle, King of Denmark from 840, 1815. Gurm Gamle (Gormo) wearing a leather corselet over a tunic, a hat/crown of many folds

Battle between Bacchides and Jonathan, Maccabean Revolt, 160 BC, (c19th century)
Battle between Bacchides and Jonathan, Maccabean Revolt, 160 BC (c19th century). French representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC)

Charles Martel, King of the Franks, at the Battle of Poitiers, 732 (1892). Charles Martel (the Hammer) (c688-741) depicted wielding a battleaxe

Knights of the time of the Norman Conquest, 1066
Knights in armor prepared for battle at the time of the Norman invasion of England, 1066. Antique hand-colored print

Battle Axe Arms Nations series N3 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
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1066 And All That The Bexhill Round Table Club ( Sussex ) are on Saturday, 15th October, staging a 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings at the town of Battle in Sussex

Humorous postcard - LOVE
LOVE When a man is in love he says: " Darling, Nothing shall part us! For your sake I will even face DEATH!" - and then his WIFE somes round the corner! Date: 1913

King Gorm of Denmark
GORM GAMLE, known as the old because he is said to have lived 115 years : depicted with a Danish youth of the time, carrying a battleaxe. Date: circa 825 - 940

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

Womens Rights / Satire
Wishful thinking: " The ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise". Indigant mothers & jilted brides hold the would- be husband to account

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"Unleash the Power of the Battle Axe: A Symbol of Strength and Valor" In the realm of chivalry, where knights clad in shining armor roamed, the battle axe stood as a formidable weapon. As depicted in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, it was wielded with precision and skill by these medieval warriors alongside their loyal pages and squires. Across distant lands, such as Scotland during the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, King Robert the Bruce showcased his prowess by slaying English knight Henry de Bohun with a single strike from his trusty battle axe. This momentous event immortalized not only bravery but also highlighted how this weapon could turn tides on historic battlegrounds. Yet, beyond European shores, Native American tribes utilized their own versions of war implements like chromolitho-adorned axes. These tools symbolized strength and were integral to their rich cultural heritage. The Dance of Dog Soldiers pochoir print captures both grace and power as Native Americans showcase their warrior spirit through rhythmic movements accompanied by these sacred weapons. The allure for ancient weaponry extends further still; swords, daggers, and battle-axes have fascinated historians for centuries. Engravings depicting knights adorned in full armor from the 13th century remind us that these instruments were more than mere tools – they represented honor and protection. Traveling to far-off lands like Matabeleland brings forth images captured in lithographs showcasing native dances at Buluwayo. Here we witness vibrant celebrations where ancestral traditions intertwine with modernity while warriors brandish battle axes passed down through generations. Arms & Armour color lithographs offer an insight into various historical periods when battles raged across continents - each piece telling its own story etched into metal or wood panels. Plankenau Simonsdr Hasselaer's oil painting transports us back to c1590-1609 Netherlands, where the battle axe was a symbol of authority and strength.