Helmet Collection (page 14)

Firefighter carries a charged hose across the flight deck of USS Denver
East China Sea, September 27, 2011 - Aviation Support Equipment Technician carries a charged hose across the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9)

Hull Maintenance Technician checks an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter
Arabian Sea, February 7, 2012 - Hull Maintenance Technician checks an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter for hot spots during a flight deck recovery drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey

Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804 (oil on canvas)
XOS1766336 Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 68.6x50.8 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Welding
A welder at work on the construction of the liner Queen Mary at Clydebank

X-ray Outfit
1st March 1909: A medical worker, dressed in protective clothing, prepares to take an X-ray. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Savoy Cavalry Charge, by G F Gonzaga, 1942
G. F. Gonzaga, Savoy Cavalry Charge, 1942

Young fireman in studio photograph
Young fireman, George Budgen, in a studio photograph (A Pickering, Camberwell, London), with his brass helmet resting on a tall table

Firefighters training at Lambeth HQ, extinguishing an oil fire using water fog

Metropolitan Police officer on his bicycle, Ferrier Estate
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Percy Ungate, riding his bicycle along Moorehead (or Moorhead) Way, on the Ferrier Estate, a large housing estate in Kidbrooke, south east London

American machine gunners, Grandpre, France, WW1
American machine gunners at Grandpre, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 18 October 1918

British troops in action against Turks near Kirkuk, WW1
British troops of the 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade, 13th Division, in action against the Turks at an outpost near Kirkuk, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War

British 6 inch Howitzer, near Achicourt, France, WW1
A British 6 inch (26 cwt) Howitzer, designed by Vickers in 1915 for use during the First World War. It continued in use during the Second World War

SCIENCE FICTION COVER, 1929. American magazine cover, 1929

Athena / Minerva Bust
A colossal head of Minerva, an example of very early Greek sculpture. The goddess is shown in a heavily restored form with later additions of a helmet crest and owl motifs

Formula One World Championship: Olivier Panis Toyota TF103
Olivier Panis (FRA) Toyota TF103. Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, 7 March 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Williams FW24 Launch, Silverstone, England, 25 January 2002
Juan Pablo Montoya (COL) Williams Williams FW24 Launch, Silverstone, England, 25 January 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Michael Schumacher Benetton B194 Ford, 2nd place
Michael Schumacher (GER) Benetton B194 Ford, 2nd place, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, 6 November 1994

Formula One World Championship: Eddie Cheever: Formula One World Championship 1988
Eddie Cheever (USA) Formula One World Championship 1988

Formula One World Championship: Piers Courage Frank Williams Brabham BT26A
Piers Courage(GBR) Frank Williams Brabham BT26A Spanish GP, Montjuich Park, 4 May 1969

2001 Australian Grand Prix. Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. 2-4 March 2001. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren Mercedes) talks with McLaren Technical Director Adrian Newey

f1 formula 1 formula one gp grand prix helmet
Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. Thursday 13 March 2014. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG in the paddock. World Copyright: Steven Tee/LAT Photographic. ref: Digital Image _L4R0643

1992 Japanese GP
SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 25: Nigel Mansell, Williams FW14B Renault, speaks with a member of the team during the Japanese GP at Suzuka on October 25, 1992 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by LAT Images)

1973 Swedish GP
ANDERSTORP RACEWAY, SWEDEN - JUNE 17: Emerson Fittipaldi sits in the pits during the Swedish GP at Anderstorp Raceway on June 17, 1973 in Anderstorp Raceway, Sweden

Come thou out, Housewife called Flosi to Bergthora, 1913. Bergthorsknoll, the home of Njall, is burnt down in the Icelandic saga Njals Saga, killing Njal and his family

Front cover of a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

Crew of the Bexleyheath Fire Brigade, Kent, with fire engine and hose

Firefighters with their dog mascot, WW2
Firefighters with their dog mascot during the Second World War. Date: early 1940s

Edward III on a battlefield
Edward III, King of England (1312-1377, reigned 1327-1377). Seen here on a battlefield in France. Date: 1312 - 1377

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War. Contemporary English woodcut

Firefighter adjusting turntable ladder mechanism

Brands Hatch, Great Britain. 20th July 1974. Rd 10: 1974 British Grand Prix
1974 British Grand Prix. Brands Hatch, Great Britain. 20th July 1974. Rd 10. James Hunt, Hesketh 308-Ford, retired, portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic Ref: 35mm transparency 74GBR

SHAKESPEARE: JULIUS CAESAR. English actors portraying the roles of Brutus, Cassius, and Marc Antony in a scene from William Shakespeares historical play Julius Caesar. Line engraving, 19th century

NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

Dutch poster advertising a National Collection on behalf of the Fatherland (ie the German Reich), during the Second World War. May 1944

Cycle racing event
A cycle racing event, watched by a crowd of spectators. circa 1940s

Tournament joust
They rode at full gallop till they met

Oxy-acetylene welding
MODEL RELEASED. Oxy-acetylene welding. Worker in heavy heat-resistant protective clothing holding oxy-acetylene welding equipment

Woman sliding down a zip-line, Storms River, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Two policemen with dogs
Two policemen with their dogs

Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet
A Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet, as used in wartime

Met Police officer giving directions
A Metropolitan Police officer in Central London, giving directions to a young woman in a Rover 90 saloon car, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

Soldiers writing home
British soldiers on the Western Front write letters to home

Benzole Company National Agency round sign
A circular tin/alloy sign advertising National Agency - Benzole Company Ltd. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Female Aviator with flying helmet and goggles

Military Firemen - Turkish
Turkish Military Firemen in their uniforms

Mounted Gallic Chieftain
A chief of ancient Gaul, mounted on a horse with an animal skin as saddle, and without stirrups

Arpad - King of Hungary
ARPAD First ruler of Hungary. Probable leader of the Magyar tribe and founder of the Arpad Dynasty

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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.