Projectiles Collection

The Romans (coloured engraving)
3630114 The Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romans. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

The German as a grenadier 1918
Two distinct kinds of grenades were used by the Germans in World War One, these were namely, those which rely on explosive effect alone, and those which supplement by bursting into fragments

A Nottingham factory during World War One which made shell baskets in which projectiles were packed for safe transport
3502741 A Nottingham factory during World War One which made shell baskets in which projectiles were packed for safe transport, from The Pageant of the Century

Selection of lead musket balls excavated on American campsites
3031228 Selection of lead musket balls excavated on American campsites; Private Collection; (add.info.: Selection of lead musket balls excavated on American campsites)

Middle Ages. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra
Middle Ages. Mantlet. Large shield or portable shelter used for stopping projectiles. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Modern age. Imperial artillery (from the Bologna Procession). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Medieval war machine. Catapult. Parabolic motion machine, used to launch long-distance projectiles. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Ballista. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration
Ancient Age. Ballista or bolt thrower, ancient missile weapon. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Roman weapon. Onager. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Onager. It was an imperial Roman torsion powered siege engine. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Gold Coin and Gold Medal Stoves (chromolitho)
3105214 Gold Coin and Gold Medal Stoves (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Coin and Gold Medal Stoves)

The British Royal Horse Artillery - Rocket Troop, 1835 (colour litho)
810269 The British Royal Horse Artillery - Rocket Troop, 1835 (colour litho) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Roman siege catapult (coloured engraving)
3630100 Roman siege catapult (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman siege catapult)

Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society, 8 May (engraving)
1626528 Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society, 8 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society)

Destruction of Rouen WWII
Conflageration of Rouen evident as houses are destroyed by incendiary projectiles. Date: 23 July 1940

Farmers in France cultivating the ground after World War One were finding unexploded projectiles. In this drawing you can see a operator with a telephone receiver (microphone)

The Romans (coloured engraving)
3630111 The Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romans. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Artillery in the Paris International Exhibition (engraving)
1620535 Artillery in the Paris International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery in the Paris International Exhibition)

Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony with winding mechanism and three bolts, c
490875 Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony with winding mechanism and three bolts, c.1553-73 (wood, bone, flax, steel & wool) by German School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Trebuchet, a machine for casting stones, engraved in Groses Military Antiquities (engraving)
3655211 The Trebuchet, a machine for casting stones, engraved in Groses Military Antiquities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trebuchet)

Roman siege catapult (coloured engraving)
3630108 Roman siege catapult (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman siege catapult)

Crossbow bolts, 16th to 17th century (wood, leather & steel)
490881 Crossbow bolts, 16th to 17th century (wood, leather & steel) by German School; 37.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; out of copyright

Projectiles (engraving)
5207110 Projectiles (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Projectiles. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Royal Navy Rocket Ship during the invasion of Normandy, attacking a beach ahead of Canadian landings. Picture taken by Lieut. Cdr A.O. Tate. 27th September 1944

Types of grenades in WWI
The Marten Hale hand grenade, which can be also fitted to any type of service rifle. Hale time grenade, bomb is thrown, the ignition of the time-fuse does not occur until the grenade reaches a

Projectiles and cartridges of German Paris Gun, WW1
Projectiles and cartridges of the German Paris Gun (also known as the Emperor William Gun), a long-range seige gun designed and manufactured by Krupp, used towards the end of the First World War

A Nottingham factory during World War One, workers making shell baskets in which projectiles were packed for safe transport. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Jan van Speijk stabs wick powder 5 February 1831
Jan van Speijk stabs the wick in the powder, 5 February 1831, Jan van Speijk kneels by the barrel and stabs the gun in the powder with a theatrical gesture, projectiles, explosives, etc.: gunpowder

Jam-tin, hand-throwing grenade 1914
British soldiers in the early part of World War One at the front. Using Jam-tin, a home-made grenade which was made with jam and bully beef tins filled with small pieces of iron

Large Mounted Crossbow
A large mounted crossbow capable of firing a wide range of projectiles from iron balls to fire bombs and metal lances Date: 1588

A mortar firing partridges, showing the barrel in cross-section. A large bomb was placed in the centre chamber and a number of smaller ones like hand grenades in the surrounding chambers

WW1 - Firing a mortar
WW1 - Three soldiers positioned in a dug-out trench, aiming and firing a mortar at its target. Date: circa 1915

De Havilland DH98 Mosquito FBIV being armed with 3-inch rocket projectiles, Bamff, Scotland, Feb 1945

Bombs and bombing, methods and types of projectiles
The aerial bomber and his waepons: The wimperis sight used in the R.A.F in conjunction with a press-button bomb-release to ensure hitting the target; and other methods of bomb attack. Date: 1939

German soldiers ready to through hand grenade
German soldiers looking through loopholes behind their trenches, waiting for the right moment to through their hand-grenades. Date: 1917

Replica of German shell sold in Berlin, WW1
A British soldier holding a life-size replica card of a German shell, as thrown by big siege guns, complete with photographs of places in which the shells had inflicted particular damage - Liege

French artillery ammunition field depot 1917
Carrying shells forward to the batteries, 155mm and 220mm projectiles. In a short distances of the battle line in Oise on the French front, French soldier carry on their shoulders a battery

The secret of the German offensive 1918
This diagram shows several types of grenades the Germans were using during World War One, Besozzi grenade which had a 5 seconds time fuse, Pear-shaped grenade

Rockets and flying bombs by G. H. Davis
Rockets and flying bombs as seaborne weapons of future navies. How wireless-controlled robot projectiles may be carried and operated by capital ships. 1945

Ranges of naval artillery by G. H. Davis
From Culverin to 16-inch gun: ranges of naval artillery. From the Armada to the Battle of Jutland: the progressive increase in the range of guns and the size of projectiles. Date: 1939

Russo-Turkish War, Siege Mortar + Crew
A Russian Mortar (siege weapon) and its crew during the Russo-Turkish war (April 24, 1877 March 3, 1878). Date: circa 1877

Projectiles
Vintage engraving of a bullet, Shrapnel and Segment Shells

One of the special Airspeed AS65 Consuls produced in 1949 for the Burmese Air Force fitted with two fixed forward-firing guns under the fuselage and provision for eight 25lb rocket projectiles

The demonstration Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 XE456
The demonstration Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6, XE456, with two drop tanks, two 500lb bombs and ten rocket projectiles

Ballista being loaded, artwork C016 / 9688
Ballista being loaded. Artwork of a soldier loading and arming a ballista, a projectile weapon developed during Roman times. Earlier Greek versions are thought to date back to around 400 BC

Making a shell, 1939
A munitions worker performing of the many operations that go to the making of a shell. The projectiles he is working on are still noseless - without the pointed cap which will be fitted later

Two German gunners with Paris Gun projectiles, WW1
Two German gunners with projectiles of the Paris Gun (also known as the Emperor William Gun), a long-range seige gun designed and manufactured by Krupp, used towards the end of the First World War

Italian Munitions Factory - Naples
Finishing Shop for an Italian Munitions Factory - Naples, Italy. Date: circa 1915

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"Unleashing the Power: A Historical Journey through Projectiles" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of projectiles, from ancient civilizations to modern warfare. Witness the might of Roman warriors depicted in a vivid coloured engraving, showcasing their advanced weaponry and tactical prowess. Travel to 1918 Germany, where a grenadier stands tall amidst chaos, embodying the resilience and strength of soldiers during World War I. Intrigue yourself with an engraving from the Middle Ages, revealing a wood mantlet on wheels - a formidable defense mechanism that protected armies during intense battles. Fast forward to the modern age and marvel at imperial artillery showcased in Bologna Procession's grandeur. Witness how technology has evolved over centuries. Discover medieval war machines like catapults and parabolic motion devices that revolutionized warfare tactics with their precision and power. Explore engravings capturing historical weapons such as ballistas and onagers displayed at Museo Militar, later brought to life through vibrant coloration techniques. Delve into World War I history by examining various types of grenades used during this tumultuous period - each one representing innovation born out of necessity. Behold the sheer force behind large mounted crossbows that dominated battlefields throughout different eras - symbols of both fearlessness and strategic brilliance. Marvel at gold coin and gold medal stoves depicted in chromolitho prints; these intricate designs showcase artistry combined with functionality for military purposes. Immerse yourself in British Royal Horse Artillery's Rocket Troop lithograph from 1835, offering a glimpse into early rocketry experimentation within military ranks. Finally, witness Roman siege catapults brought to life through captivating coloured engravings - testaments to engineering genius employed by ancient civilizations. From antiquity to contemporary times, they have shaped our understanding of warfare dynamics. Join us on this historical journey where power meets ingenuity.