Helmet Collection (page 3)

Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/6. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil, 24 March 1991

1980 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 13: Mario Andretti, Lotus 81 Ford, in the pits. Colin Chapman observes during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 13, 1980 in Brands Hatch, United Kingdom

1977 United States GP West
STREETS OF LONG BEACH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - APRIL 03: Ronnie Peterson during the United States GP West at Streets of Long Beach on April 03, 1977 in Streets of Long Beach

portrait helmet
1996 Australian Grand Prix Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. 8-10 March 1996. Damon Hill, Williams FW18 Renault. Ref: 96AUS36. World copyright: LAT Photographic

Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of
Ares, the god of war. Roman equivalent : Mars. Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glytothek. Munich

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

St Pauls Cathedral and a Sergeant of City of London Police Date: circa 1950

2015 World Superbike Round - Donnington Park, UK Jonathan Rea, Kawasaki ZX-10R

War In Vietnam
Marines of G Company, 4th Marines are pictured climbing a hill in preparation for attack against the North Vietnamese. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Blitz in London - AFS firefighter, WW2
Blitz in London - a smiling AFS firefighter, a former Smithfield meat porter named Eddie

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighter on ladder, WW2
Blitz in London -- an AFS firefighter on a ladder with hose attached, in a training exercise at HQ

Minerva Victorious over ignorance
Minervas Victorious over Ignorance. Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611). Oil on canvas

Ealing Fire Brigade with horse-drawn appliance
Firefighters of the Ealing Fire Brigade, West London, with a horse-drawn appliance, and a policeman standing alongside

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Hatfield pump
Merryweather Hatfield pump, with crew. This was one of the first motorised fire engines used by the London Fire Brigade, capable of 30 mph

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pump
First introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich, SE London, in 1899, by 1907 twenty-one Fire Kings were in operational use around the country, including the London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB changeover from brass to cork fire helmets
Two firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell

WWI - The Central Powers - Propaganda - Harmony. The Central Powers consisted of Germany, Austro-Hungary and The Ottoman Empire up to 1915, when they were joined by The Kingdom of Bulgaria

Irish soldier in a trench, Mesopotamia, WW1
A soldier with the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Faugh-a-Ballagh) in a trench in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), teases a Turkish sniper by raising a pith helmet on his rifle during the First World War

Pulling a field gun stuck in mud, Western Front, WW1
Men pulling and jacking a field gun stuck in the mud during bad weather on the Western Front in Flanders during the First World War. They are trying to get it into a new position for firing

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Japanese samurai warriors in full armor. Antique hand-colored print

Hand-colored woodcut
Aztec tiger knight in a costume of cotton and a helmet made of wood, from a model in Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Yamaha YZF R1 - Cal Crutchlow

Yamaha YZF R1 - James Toseland

Triumph Trophy British
bike, Triumph, Trophy, British, Britain, UK, United, Kingdom, England, English, dark, red, 2007, 2000s, current, contemporary, motorbike, motorcycle

Ducati 999 F04 Italy

Aprilia RSV4 Factory

Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
The headquarters of the London Fire Brigade on Southwark Bridge Road, with two horse-drawn fire engines passing in front, and passers by standing on both pavements

Policeman at a police call box
A policeman on the phone at a police public call box on a London street

Police and Fire Brigade attending a fire at Chelsea FC
Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade attending a fire at Chelsea FC. This photograph by Sub-Inspector C R C Turner shows Inspector A J Jones (Officer in Charge) and others at Walham Green

German helmet WWI
One of the many steel helmets from World War I which farmers still find when they are ploughing their fields

A Viking Warrior
Old Vic Company - the role of Ornulf the Viking played by Percy Walsh

Polo Team, Delhi 1916
A serious-looking British polo team, after winning a trophy, pose with His Excellency the Governor, who presumably has just presented the awards

Skateboarder 1970S
A boy skateboarding in protecive gear, including shin pads and a helmet, Crawley, Sussex, England

Formula One World Championship: Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4 / 5: Formula One World Championship 1989
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/5 Formula One World Championship 1989

Formula One World Championship: Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Formula One World Championship 1988

Ancient Greek Soldiers
Greek soldiers

Lake Submarine / Diver
A diver from a " Simon Lake" submarine placing a mine in channels used by enemy ship 2 of 2

Lone Cyclist
Bruno Flour

1973 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 01: Emerson Fittipaldi sits in the pits during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 01, 1973 in Circuit Paul Ricard, France

1978 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - OCTOBER 08: Mechanics make set up changes to Mario Andrettis Lotus 79 Ford during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on October 08

1984 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 19: Niki Lauda during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 19, 1984 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

1977 United States GP West
STREETS OF LONG BEACH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 02: Niki Lauda during the United States GP West at Streets of Long Beach on October 02, 1977 in Streets of Long Beach

KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament, one of whom (left) is being presented with a trophy. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

The Royal East Kent Regiment - Corporal
A Corporal of the East Kent Regiment (The Buffs). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

British Troops Gallipoli
British troops advance on mass up the cliffs at Gallipoli off the Dardanelles straits. " Short of ammunition but still they press on, the true bulldog rush of our troops"

The Continence of Scipio, c. 1706 (oil on canvas)
5860855 The Continence of Scipio, c.1706 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 140--182 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines -- Thats the life! 20th century

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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.