Helmet Collection

A German soldier in a trench on the Eastern Front during World War II. Painting by A. Hierl, c1945
EASTERN FRONT: GERMAN. A German soldier in a trench on the Eastern Front during World War II. Painting by A. Hierl, c1945

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire

Modern era. Arquebusier. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Police Group 1864
Group of police officers wearing combed back helmets, in use between 1864 and 1870. Metropolitan Police

Hermes, 1886. Artist: Jonnard
Hermes, 1886. The Greek god Hermes with winged helmet and sandals. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire. Date: 19th century

Police Officer London
Police officer on duty in London with a George Vi helmet plate Metropolitan Police

A Man in Armour, 1655. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606- 1669 ) Dutch painter and etcher. Helmet Cuirass Lance Shield Cloak Red Profile

The statue of Robert the Bruce, at the Bruce Monument at Bannockburn. This commemorates his 1314 victory over the English

Scotland forever, by Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, oil on canvas, 1881
Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, Lady Butler (1846-1933), Scotland forever, 1881, oil on canvas

French uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars
French army uniforms: infantry 1814-1825, grenadier 1812-1815, and cavalry 1805-1812. Antique hand-colored print

Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
Miner at work with a drill underground (below the sea) in Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, which was just about to cease operation. Date: circa 1986

Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934- 1968) in his space helmet. Gagarin became the first person in space when he was launched on Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Brooklands Race Poster
A poster for the British equivalent of the Le Mans 24- hour race, the Brooklands Double-twelve hour race

Hannibal crossing the Alps with his army and elephants
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, descending into Italy after crossing the Alps with his army, including war elephants

1986 United States Grand Prix. Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. 20-22 June 1986. Ayrton Senna (Lotus 98T Renault) 1st position. He discusses things with Steve Hallam, Gerard Ducarouge and Peter Warr

1991 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 14: Nigel Mansell, Williams FW14 Renault, gives Ayrton Senna a ride back to Parc Ferme at the end of the race during the British GP at Silverstone on July 14

VIETNAM WAR, 1966. Members of the 101st Airborne Division moving across a rice field in search of Viet Cong. Photograph, 23 January 1966

Hannibal / Naples Bust
HANNIBAL Carthaginian general, famous for his crossing of the Alps

Television Chefs "The Two Fat ladies"Jennifer Paterson
Television Chefs " The Two Fat ladies" Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson-Wright pictured on motorbike with side car in Edinburgh before the launch of their book. 14th March 1997

Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/5B, retired with a puncture Mexican GP, Mexico City, 24 June 1990

German propaganda poster, WW1
German propaganda poster, encouraging women to work in the Home Army during the First World War, for example by working in munitions factories to make grenades for soldiers to use. Date: 1914-1918

Australian troops at remains of Chateau Wood, Passchendaele, 1917
WWI: PASSCHENDAELE, 1917. Australian troops walking along duckboards through the remains of Chateau Wood, during the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium. Photograph, 29 October 1917

Kaiser Wilhelm II, German Emperor, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, in uniform during the First World War. Postcard reproduction of a painting by Fischer. Date: 1914-1915

APOLLO 11: BUZZ ALDRIN. Astronaut Edwin Buzz Aldrin standing on moon. Neil Armstrong and Eagle reflected in his visor
APOLLO 11: BUZZ ALDRIN. Astronaut Edwin Buzz Aldrin standing on moon. Armstrong and Eagle reflected in his visor, 20 July 1969

Angels of Mons, cover design for piano music
Angels of Mons (Reve Mystique), cover design for solo piano music by Sydney C Baldock, inspired by rumours of angelic intervention in the fighting (Battle of Mons, Belgium)

Advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee, which is claimed to be the best

Formula 1 1982: 1982 F1
JANUARY 01: Gilles Villeneuve during the 1982 F1 on Friday January 01, 1982. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Sub - Officer Joseph Moore of the Vauxhall Fire Brigade, entered the premises above a blazing oil shop in Ram Payne Street

Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934- 1968) in his space helmet. Gagarin became the first person in space when he was launched on Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

French soldiers uniforms, 1790s
French hussar, cavalry, and infantry uniforms, 1795-1796. Antique hand-colored print

A rock climber makes a first ascent of on the cliffs above the Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

1962 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JUNE 17: Jim Clark, Bruce McLaren, Innes Ireland, Maurice Trintignant and Carel Godin de Beaufort during the drivers briefing

Lifeguards on horseback, Horse Guards Parade, London
Lifeguards on horseback in Horse Guards Parade, London. Date: circa 1970s

Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806

Amelia Earhart, pioneering aviator, with plane
Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937), American pioneering aviator, standing in front of her plane. Date: circa 1930s

Ayrton Senna in McLaren MP4-5 at 1989 British Grand Prix
Ayrton Senna in the McLaren MP4-5 at 1989 British Grand Prix, Silverstone

Rocker & Rock Chic
Rebellious teenagers on a motorbike in Charlwood, Surrey. They are wearing their leathers, and the girl is swigging a bottle of shandy!

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines. 20th century

1976 Belgian GP
ZOLDER, BELGIUM - MAY 16: James Hunt during the Belgian GP at Zolder on May 16, 1976 in Zolder, Belgium. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

Ancient Roman costume from the time of the late Roman Republic -- warriors, legionnaires (infantry soldiers), a cavalryman, a centurion, an emperor in purple (red), an ensign bearer

BMW S1000RR
Car Photo Library The Bike Photo Library: BMW

Knights of medieval Germany
German knights in armor from 1300, 1315, and 1360. Antique hand-colored print

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

White water rafting, Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Bismarck as Blacksmith
OTTO BISMARCK Prussian statesman, depicted as Smith of the Nation, handing a newly forged sword to Germania

Amy Johnson - pioneering English pilot
Amy Johnson (later Mollison) CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia

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"Unyielding Protection: The Heroic Helmet in History and Art" From the valiant fireman rescuing a girl from the engulfing flames to the mighty warriors of ancient times, helmets have long symbolized courage and protection. In Jonnard's 1886 masterpiece "Hermes, " we witness a heroic fireman donning his helmet as he fearlessly rushes into danger, embodying bravery in its purest form. Rembrandt van Rijn's captivating painting "A Man in Armour" transports us back to 1655, where an armored figure stands tall with his helmet gleaming under the sunlight. This timeless depiction reminds us of the indomitable spirit that resides within those who wear such headgear. Fast forward to the adrenaline-fueled British Grand Prix of 1991, where speed and precision merge with safety. As racers zoom past at breakneck speeds on their BMW S1000RR motorcycles, their helmets serve as both shields against potential disaster and symbols of unwavering determination. In Geevor Tin Mine, Cornwall, a miner emerges from darkness wearing a sturdy helmet adorned with marks of resilience earned through years spent beneath unforgiving earth. His unwavering commitment echoes that of countless miners who rely on this essential piece of equipment for their daily survival. The streets of London come alive with authority as police officers patrol diligently while sporting their trusty helmets. These guardians ensure order prevails amidst chaos—a testament to how these protective headpieces empower individuals to uphold justice. Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's oil painting "Scotland Forever" captures a pivotal moment in history when Scottish soldiers charge fearlessly towards victory during battle—helmets shining brightly amidst swirling chaos. Their unyielding resolve is mirrored by Robert the Bruce's statue at Bannockburn Monument—an enduring tribute to Scotland's indomitable spirit throughout centuries. Even Hannibal himself knew the significance of protecting his troops' heads as they crossed the treacherous Alps, elephants and all.