Demarcation Collection

Germany and Russia discuss the division of Poland, 1939
Russian Commander Borowenski bends over a map of Poland during discussions between German and Russian officers about the demarcation of the country following the invasion by Germany

WW1 - Ypres - Hell Fire Corner, British Demarcation Stone
WW1 - Ypres - Hell Fire Corner on the Menin Road, British Demarcation Stone - the inscription reads (in English): " Here the invader was brought to a standstill"

Locre South (Kemmel) Demarcation Stone Date: 2016

White tape marking clear tracks through a minefield, by the River Senio, Italy
NAM429773 White tape marking clear tracks through a minefield, by the River Senio, Italy, March 1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Major-General Sir Peters Lumsden, KCB, CSI (engraving)
1044950 Major-General Sir Peters Lumsden, KCB, CSI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Sir Peters Lumsden, KCB, CSI)

Palestine Israel subjects 1953 Relief map Jerusalem
Palestine & Israel subjects of 1953. Relief map of Jerusalem with barbed wire demarcation line as in 1953. 1953, Jerusalem

World map of 1502 showing the continent of Africa in the centre. Named after Alberto Cantino, Italian diplomatic agent in Lisbon, who obtained it for the Duke of Ferrara

Arnaldus de Villa Nova (1240 - 1312); BOYSSET, Bertrand (1355-1415). Surveying treaty. 1250 - 1312. Surveying and demarcation of land. Illustration of Boysset. Ms 327 fol.28r. Gothic art

Sphere cover 1939 - Borowenski at Brest-Litovsk
The Russian Commander Borowenski meeting the German Army at Brest-Litovsk in the centre of dismembered Poland, to discuss demarcation into German and Russian Poland

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"Demarcation: Tracing the Lines of History" In the tumultuous year of 1939, Germany and Russia engaged in secret negotiations to discuss the division of Poland. The demarcation lines drawn during these discussions would forever alter the course of history. Amidst the chaos of World War I, Ypres became synonymous with devastation. At Hell Fire Corner, a British Demarcation Stone stood as a grim reminder of the fierce battles that took place there. Further south in Locre South (Kemmel), another Demarcation Stone marked a poignant spot where lives were lost and territories shifted hands. It served as a silent witness to the ever-changing borders on European soil. In Italy, amidst treacherous minefields by the River Senio, white tape meticulously marked clear tracks for soldiers to navigate through danger. This simple demarcation ensured their safe passage through an otherwise deadly landscape. A notable figure in military history was Major-General Sir Peters Lumsden, whose achievements were immortalized in engravings. His strategic prowess played a crucial role in defining boundaries and establishing order amidst chaos. The complex issue of Palestine-Israel relations came into focus in 1953 when relief maps depicting Jerusalem's demarcations emerged. These maps aimed to shed light on territorial disputes and provide clarity amid ongoing tensions. Centuries earlier, cartographers like Alberto Cantino shaped our understanding of geography with their world maps. In his 1502 masterpiece, Africa took center stage - its contours carefully delineated for all to see. Delving deeper into history reveals figures like Arnaldus de Villa Nova who left indelible marks on scientific thought. His works explored various aspects including demarcating medical knowledge and pushing boundaries within academia itself. As war loomed over Europe once again in 1939, Borowenski's sphere cover at Brest-Litovsk symbolized both protection and division.