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Shields Collection

Shields have been an integral part of human history, serving various purposes throughout the ages

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Shields Collection: Coats of Arms for Schools and Colleges
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Shields Collection: Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges (colour litho)
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Shields Collection: Coats of Arms for Colleges of Cambridge University
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Shields Collection: Ancient Roman costume
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Shields Collection: The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector
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Shields Collection: Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais
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Shields Collection: Advert, Richard Irvin & Sons, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Shields Collection: The famous St Hilda Colliery Band
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Shields Collection: The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo)
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Shields Collection: Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900
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Shields Collection: Ark Royal - Elizabethan Naval ship
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Shields Collection: Affray of rival Aboriginal tribes, three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales
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Shields Collection: Arms of the Principal Colleges of Cambridge University
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Shields Collection: World War One Celebrations, Wallsend, Northumberland
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Shields Collection: Colchester, Essex - High Street and Town Hall
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Shields Collection: They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force
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Shields Collection: Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
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Shields Collection: Ella Shields, WW1 entertainment
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Shields Collection: Sands and Pier, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
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Shields Collection: The 93rd Highlanders entering the breach at the storming of the Secundrabagh, Lucknow
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Shields Collection: Littlehaven Bay And Herd Groyne Lighthouse; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England
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Shields Collection: Abyssinian Warriors - Ethiopia
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Shields Collection: Coats Of Arms Of The Major Yorkshire Towns. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C. 1900
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Shields Collection: Belgium Indepence - Patriotic Postcard
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Shields Collection: Group of Marathas during the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1819)
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Shields Collection: Map of Italy in 1836 by Ab. Bartolomeo Borghi
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Shields Collection: Schoolboys from St Kevin s, Kirkby, Merseyside, with Daily Dispatch Schoolboys
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Shields Collection: Greetings from Australia - Commonwealth Coat of Arms
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Shields Collection: French Colonies, cover of an exercise book illustrated by G. Dascher, 1900 (colour litho)
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Shields Collection: Warriors Caffres Zoulous, South Africa, 1885 (engraving)
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Shields Collection: The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined
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Shields Collection: before
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Shields Collection: Richard and the Master of St John, Joppa, 23 July 1191, from A Chronicle of England BC 55
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Shields Collection: Sir Hector Maclean of Duart, 2nd Baronet of Morvern, leading the charge at the Battle of
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Shields Collection: The Battle of Towton, West Riding of Yorkshire, fought in a snowstorm on 29 March 1461
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Shields Collection: Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC
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Shields Collection: Coats of Arms for Colleges of Oxford University
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Shields Collection: Heraldic Bearings on Tomb of Walter Frampton in St Johns Church (w / c on paper)
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Shields Collection: The great battle of Brunanburh, 937, illustration from Hutchinson
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Shields Collection: Ancient Celtic warriors dressed for battle, with a shaman, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
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Shields Collection: A Viking long boat making its way up the river Tyne on 26th July 1980
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Shields Collection: Viking v Anglo Saxon - An unusual way to spend your weekend but the smile on the face of
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Shields Collection: MILTON / REBEL ANGELS / DORE
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Shields Collection: Pigeon Racers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991
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Shields Collection: Interior - Government Pavilion - British Empire Exhibition
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Shields Collection: Shields of Arms, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
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Shields Collection: Shields with Falcon and Gorgon Medusa embossments, Monument of Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki
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Shields Collection: Shield with Ox embossment, Monument of Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece


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Shields have been an integral part of human history, serving various purposes throughout the ages. In ancient Roman costume, they were not only a means of protection but also a symbol of power and authority. The Shield of Achilles, renowned for its impenetrable strength, played a crucial role in his legendary battle with Hector. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves at Queens College, Oxford. A vibrant color photo captures the essence of this prestigious institution adorned with coats of arms representing its rich heritage. Similarly, the Natal Native Contingent armed with assegais showcases how shields evolved to suit different cultures and regions. An advert from Richard Irvin & Sons in Aberdeen takes us to Scotland where they were used by industries like mining and shipbuilding for safety and protection. The famous St Hilda Colliery Band proudly displays their musical prowess while donning uniforms adorned with emblems reminiscent of ancient times. Cambridge University's colleges boast their own unique coats of arms that represent their individual identities within the larger academic community. These intricate designs reflect tradition and heraldry associated with each college's history. The sacrifice made by Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill during the Anglo-Zulu War highlights another facet of shield symbolism - loyalty to one's country or cause even at great personal cost. Their bravery is immortalized as they valiantly fought to save Queen's Colors against overwhelming odds. Stepping into maritime history brings us aboard Ark Royal, an Elizabethan naval ship known for its formidable defense capabilities. This vessel exemplifies how shields extended beyond land warfare into naval battles on treacherous seas. One cannot forget the awe-inspiring clash between Persian armies and warriors who crashed into them with tremendous force using their shields as both weapon and armor. This display demonstrates how these protective tools became offensive weapons when wielded skillfully. Finally, Ocean Road in South Shields provides a modern-day glimpse into how namesake cities honor their historical significance.