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"Bayonets: A Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice" In the midst of a snowy landscape, the Coldstream Guards proudly display their bayonets on a Christmas and New Year card

Background imageBayonets Collection: Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian War, 3 January 1871 (coloured engraving)

Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian War, 3 January 1871 (coloured engraving)
5998696 Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian War, 3 January 1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print published by Pellerin & Cie)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Soldiers of the Belgian army (colour litho)

Soldiers of the Belgian army (colour litho)
5235834 Soldiers of the Belgian army (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Soldiers of the Indian army (colour litho)

Soldiers of the Indian army (colour litho)
5235833 Soldiers of the Indian army (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Model 1854 Pinfire Fusil Lance de Cent-Gardes with Scarce Sword-Bayonet, c

Model 1854 Pinfire Fusil Lance de Cent-Gardes with Scarce Sword-Bayonet, c
2639491 Model 1854 Pinfire Fusil Lance de Cent-Gardes with Scarce Sword-Bayonet, c.1856 (wood, steel & brass) by French School

Background imageBayonets Collection: Battle of Spottsylvania, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho)

Battle of Spottsylvania, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho)
2655396 Battle of Spottsylvania, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: 8 - 21 May 1864; Ulysees. S. Grant (1822 - 1885); Robert E

Background imageBayonets Collection: Storming of the the Moro Castle by the English (engraving)

Storming of the the Moro Castle by the English (engraving)
819370 Storming of the the Moro Castle by the English (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storming of the the Moro Castle by the English)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The defence of Caesars camp, 'fix bayonets!'(litho)

The defence of Caesars camp, "fix bayonets!"(litho)
3623453 The defence of Caesars camp, " fix bayonets!" (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The defence of Caesars camp)

Background imageBayonets Collection: First French expedition to Constantine, 1836 (chromolitho)

First French expedition to Constantine, 1836 (chromolitho)
724803 First French expedition to Constantine, 1836 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First French expedition to Constantine, 1836)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Battle of Austerlitz in 1805 (chromolitho)

Battle of Austerlitz in 1805 (chromolitho)
724797 Battle of Austerlitz in 1805 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Austerlitz in 1805)

Background imageBayonets Collection: An action with the favor of the fog, ours break into an Austrian entrenchment... (colour litho)

An action with the favor of the fog, ours break into an Austrian entrenchment... (colour litho)
2777536 An action with the favor of the fog, ours break into an Austrian entrenchment... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The Popes Swiss Guards at the Vatican (colour litho)

The Popes Swiss Guards at the Vatican (colour litho)
726902 The Popes Swiss Guards at the Vatican (colour litho) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Popes Swiss Guards at the Vatican)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The Ever Victorious Army, c. 1863 (b / w photo)

The Ever Victorious Army, c. 1863 (b / w photo)
701504 The Ever Victorious Army, c.1863 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ever Victorious Army was the Chinese Imperial army between 1860-4)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Heroes of the Marne, 1915 (colour litho)

Heroes of the Marne, 1915 (colour litho)
702029 Heroes of the Marne, 1915 (colour litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: French soldiers with regimental colours)

Background imageBayonets Collection: On the extreme limits of the war, our advanced listening, in the picturesque winter estate

On the extreme limits of the war, our advanced listening, in the picturesque winter estate (colour litho)
2815811 On the extreme limits of the war, our advanced listening, in the picturesque winter estate (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBayonets Collection: North of Monte Coston, on October 11, our troops spring from the trenches

North of Monte Coston, on October 11, our troops spring from the trenches and repel an enemy advance (colour litho)
2815798 North of Monte Coston, on October 11, our troops spring from the trenches and repel an enemy advance (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBayonets Collection: Very modern war, German airplane dropped in the French trenches, near Soissons... (colour litho)

Very modern war, German airplane dropped in the French trenches, near Soissons... (colour litho)
2815741 Very modern war, German airplane dropped in the French trenches, near Soissons... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Very modern war)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The war in Poland, a Russian priest who during a religious service in the field invokes God

The war in Poland, a Russian priest who during a religious service in the field invokes God... (colour litho)
2815709 The war in Poland, a Russian priest who during a religious service in the field invokes God... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBayonets Collection: The capitulation of Port Arthur, the Russian garrison surrenders greeted with military honors

The capitulation of Port Arthur, the Russian garrison surrenders greeted with military honors (colour litho)
2814743 The capitulation of Port Arthur, the Russian garrison surrenders greeted with military honors (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBayonets Collection: To the Very Young Among the Valiant (colour litho)

To the Very Young Among the Valiant (colour litho)
2808643 To the Very Young Among the Valiant (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Very Young Among the Valiant)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The United States in the Conflict (Colour Litho)

The United States in the Conflict (Colour Litho)
2808576 The United States in the Conflict (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United States in the conflict)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The Triumphant Britons, 1780 (engraving)

The Triumphant Britons, 1780 (engraving)
2632309 The Triumphant Britons, 1780 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780); English

Background imageBayonets Collection: War Pictures by Nevinson, Official Artist on the Western Front

War Pictures by Nevinson, Official Artist on the Western Front
STC88122 War Pictures by Nevinson, Official Artist on the Western Front, poster for an exhibition (litho) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Members of the 1st Russian Womens Battalion of Death, 1917 (sepia photo)

Members of the 1st Russian Womens Battalion of Death, 1917 (sepia photo)
STC328757 Members of the 1st Russian Womens Battalion of Death, 1917 (sepia photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBayonets Collection: Marshal Ney Supporting the French Rearguard (litho)

Marshal Ney Supporting the French Rearguard (litho)
STC358015 Marshal Ney Supporting the French Rearguard (litho) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBayonets Collection: With General French: New Zealanders saving a picket of the Yorkshire Regiment near

With General French: New Zealanders saving a picket of the Yorkshire Regiment near
STC363429 With General French: New Zealanders saving a picket of the Yorkshire Regiment near Slingersfontein on January 15, from a sketch by G.D

Background imageBayonets Collection: Company of Infantry near Harpers Ferry, 1861-65 (b / w photo)

Company of Infantry near Harpers Ferry, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354382 Company of Infantry near Harpers Ferry, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The Battle of Newbern, N. C. March 14th 1862, pub. by Currier & Ives, c

The Battle of Newbern, N. C. March 14th 1862, pub. by Currier & Ives, c
AQS331933 The Battle of Newbern, N.C. March 14th 1862, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageBayonets Collection: Death of Col. Edward D. Baker, at the Battle of Balls Bluff near Leesburg VA

Death of Col. Edward D. Baker, at the Battle of Balls Bluff near Leesburg VA
AQS331922 Death of Col. Edward D. Baker, at the Battle of Balls Bluff near Leesburg VA. October 21st 1861, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1861 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageBayonets Collection: The Battle of Alma (litho)

The Battle of Alma (litho)
IL388044 The Battle of Alma (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Alma (20th September 1854)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The Battle of Bussaco, c. 1910 (colour litho)

The Battle of Bussaco, c. 1910 (colour litho)
IL433759 The Battle of Bussaco, c.1910 (colour litho) by Dyer, E. A. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Peninsula War)

Background imageBayonets Collection: On the Eilmarsche from Kustrin, August 1758 (colour litho)

On the Eilmarsche from Kustrin, August 1758 (colour litho)
STC429774 On the Eilmarsche from Kustrin, August 1758 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: the armies of Frederick the Great (1712-86) King of Prussia

Background imageBayonets Collection: Battle of Franklin, November 30th 1864, engraved by Kurz & Allison, 1891 (colour litho)

Battle of Franklin, November 30th 1864, engraved by Kurz & Allison, 1891 (colour litho)
PNP269219 Battle of Franklin, November 30th 1864, engraved by Kurz & Allison, 1891 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franklin, Williamson county)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Their men advanced in dense masses, illustration from Told in the Huts

Their men advanced in dense masses, illustration from Told in the Huts
STC308707 Their men advanced in dense masses, illustration from Told in the Huts: The YMCA Gift Book, published 1916 (colour litho) by Cuneo

Background imageBayonets Collection: Busaco, September 27th 1810, c. 1900 (w / c on paper)

Busaco, September 27th 1810, c. 1900 (w / c on paper)
NAM280800 Busaco, September 27th 1810, c.1900 (w/c on paper) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The Surrender of Yorktown, 17th October 1781 (coloured engraving)

The Surrender of Yorktown, 17th October 1781 (coloured engraving)
CHT214193 The Surrender of Yorktown, 17th October 1781 (coloured engraving) by Le Barbier, Jean Jacques Francois (1738-1826) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageBayonets Collection: The War, French Infantry (engraving)

The War, French Infantry (engraving)
1104566 The War, French Infantry (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, French Infantry)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Volunteers from Vienna in Austria (engraving)

Volunteers from Vienna in Austria (engraving)
957987 Volunteers from Vienna in Austria (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteers from Vienna in Austria. War, 1797. Drawings after original prints)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Soldier surrounded by girls (colour litho)

Soldier surrounded by girls (colour litho)
3095875 Soldier surrounded by girls (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier surrounded by girls. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBayonets Collection: Gallant charge of the Kentuckians at the battle of Buena Vista, Feby

Gallant charge of the Kentuckians at the battle of Buena Vista, Feby
2630664 Gallant charge of the Kentuckians at the battle of Buena Vista, Feby. 23nd 1847 and complete defeat of the Mexicans, pub

Background imageBayonets Collection: Association of the Belgian Soldier, 1915 (colour litho)

Association of the Belgian Soldier, 1915 (colour litho)
699179 Association of the Belgian Soldier, 1915 (colour litho) by Romberg, Maurice (1862-1943); 70x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oeuvre du soldat Belge); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French

Background imageBayonets Collection: The highlanders storming a redoubt at the battle of Tel el Kebir (litho)

The highlanders storming a redoubt at the battle of Tel el Kebir (litho)
665678 The highlanders storming a redoubt at the battle of Tel el Kebir (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Three British guardsmen (coloured photo)

Three British guardsmen (coloured photo)
5999850 Three British guardsmen (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three British guardsmen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBayonets Collection: Calendar for 1916, with World War I battle scenes (colour litho)

Calendar for 1916, with World War I battle scenes (colour litho)
6000384 Calendar for 1916, with World War I battle scenes (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calendar for 1916)

Background imageBayonets Collection: Siege of Belfort, Franco-Prussian War, November 1870 - February 1871 (coloured engraving)

Siege of Belfort, Franco-Prussian War, November 1870 - February 1871 (coloured engraving)
5998693 Siege of Belfort, Franco-Prussian War, November 1870 - February 1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Belfort)

Background imageBayonets Collection: The 88th Foot at the Battle of Salamanca, 1812, 1904 (w / c on paper)

The 88th Foot at the Battle of Salamanca, 1812, 1904 (w / c on paper)
1772212 The 88th Foot at the Battle of Salamanca, 1812, 1904 (w/c on paper) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Battle of Salamance, 22 July 1812)

Background imageBayonets Collection: They bombed and bayoneted their way up the enemy trench (colour litho)

They bombed and bayoneted their way up the enemy trench (colour litho)
1218774 They bombed and bayoneted their way up the enemy trench (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Bayonets: A Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice" In the midst of a snowy landscape, the Coldstream Guards proudly display their bayonets on a Christmas and New Year card. These sharp blades have witnessed countless battles throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of warfare. One such momentous event was The Somme in 1916, where the Coldstreamers fearlessly charged into battle alongside their fellow guardsmen. Bayonets gleaming under the sun's rays, they exemplified bravery amidst chaos. The piercing steel also played a pivotal role during World War I's trench warfare. In treacherous night attacks, British soldiers armed with bayonets fought valiantly against enemy forces to gain ground inch by inch. Looking back further in time, we find ourselves at the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War in 1854. Bayonet-wielding troops clashed fiercely as they defended their positions against overwhelming odds. Across different eras and conflicts, bayonets remained steadfast companions to British soldiers. At Loos, brave territorial troops charged forward with unwavering determination while brandishing these lethal weapons. Even iconic moments like "Capture of the Eagle" at Waterloo were immortalized on canvas; depicting soldiers thrusting their bayonets towards victory amid chaotic scenes of war. Bayonets not only symbolize Britain's military might but also represent strong alliances forged over centuries. Scotland and France stand united as old allies depicted in vibrant lithographs that pay homage to shared history and camaraderie. Venturing beyond European shores, we witness another historic encounter - The Battle of Isandlwana during the Zulu War. Here too, British soldiers found themselves relying on bayonets for survival as they stood firm against fierce Zulu warriors. Not limited to traditional battlefields alone, even within city limits did these formidable weapons serve a purpose.