Shields Collection (page 11)

Bronze Age artefacts (colour litho)
3630318 Bronze Age artefacts (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Age artefacts)

Letter Z (chromolitho)
3626597 Letter Z (chromolitho) by Zweigle, Walter (1859-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Z. Illustration from Welt-ABC (Gustav Weise, Stuttgart, c1894).); © Look and Learn

Letter N (chromolitho)
3626574 Letter N (chromolitho) by Zweigle, Walter (1859-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter N. Illustration from Welt-ABC (Gustav Weise, Stuttgart, c1894).); © Look and Learn

Amazons hunting a tiger (colour litho)
3656488 Amazons hunting a tiger (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons hunting a tiger)

The Expiation of Orestes, 1813 (pencil & w / c heightened with bodycolour on board)
3667199 The Expiation of Orestes, 1813 (pencil & w/c heightened with bodycolour on board) by Buck, Adam (1759-1833); 23.2x24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Feast of the Romans (b / w photo)
3643311 The Feast of the Romans (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feast of the Romans. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Two men with wounded man
3673498 Two men with wounded man by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca. 1894-ca)

Two men with shields on rearing horses
3673538 Two men with shields on rearing horses by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

An ancient Briton (colour litho)
3093782 An ancient Briton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ancient Briton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Landing of Julius Caesar from The Comic History of England, pub
3075742 The Landing of Julius Caesar from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fight at the gate (litho)
3101670 The fight at the gate (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight at the gate)

Arms of the Oxford University Colleges (colour litho)
3104471 Arms of the Oxford University Colleges (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Oxford University Colleges)

Oriel College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104370 Oriel College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriel College, Oxford)

Examples of Shields, Helmets, Supporters and Mantlings from Knight and Rumley (litho)
2799049 Examples of Shields, Helmets, Supporters and Mantlings from Knight and Rumley (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of Shields, Helmets)

Chronological Table of Types and Shapes of Shields (colour litho)
2799013 Chronological Table of Types and Shapes of Shields (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chronological Table of Types and Shapes of Shields)

British troops in gas masks - Uprising in Nicosia
British troops armed with batons and wearing gas masks, standing by to quell disturbances by Greek Cypriots in Nicosia, Cyprus during rioting in Nicosia - late October 1955. 1955

Football trophies, medals and caps - Sheriff of London Charity Shield, Winners Medals and Losers Medal, Medal presented to each member of the team that heads the Southern League

Before the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho)
961332 Before the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Battle of Lepanto.); © Look and Learn

On the War Path, pub. 1871 (colour litho)
2630669 On the War Path, pub. 1871 (colour litho) by Stanley, John Mix (1814-72); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Church of St Mark in Zagreb, Croatia
Church of St Mark in St Marks Square, Zagreb, Croatia. Date: circa 1930

Group of Warriors (Donatellos St George at Orsanmichele in the centre
1216705 Group of Warriors (Donatellos St George at Orsanmichele in the centre) (pen and brown ink on white paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 27.1x21.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Kenyah man with his shield, Borneo, SE Asia
Young Kenyah man with his shield, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire). It has a stylised face painted on it, and is decorated with human hair from his victims. Date: 1922

Horse and rider, Sokoto, Nigeria, West Africa
Horse and rider with large oryx hide shield, Sokoto, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1922

Mr H Marston as Hotspur and Mr F Robinson as Prince Henry, King Henry IV, Part I (engraving)
971691 Mr H Marston as Hotspur and Mr F Robinson as Prince Henry, King Henry IV, Part I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Glass making at Cookson s, South Shields 1844
Glass making at Cookson s, South Shields. 1844

Glass making at Cookson s, South Shields: a glass blower making sheet glass. 1844

Lumbwa Spearmen, Eastern Kenya, East Africa. 1926

Armado, armed for Hector, in the Pageant of the Nine Worthies, "Loves Labours Lost"
1098826 Armado, armed for Hector, in the Pageant of the Nine Worthies, " Loves Labours Lost", Act V Scene I (engraving) by Gilbert

Kleinarts Camishield dress shields advertisement
Advertisement for Kleinarts Camishield dress shields, to be worn inside the camisole and to protect dresses from stains and odours in the days before automatic washing machines. Date: 1912

South Pier, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Jarrow Old Church, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Marsden Beach, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Mine Park, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Mine Park looking south, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Market Place, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Marsden Bay, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Wouldhave Memorial, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

South Marine Park, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Westoe Village, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Marine Parks, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Bowling Greens and Sands, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

King Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Broken jetty, Tynemouth, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

River Tyne, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Frenchmans Bay, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Marsden Rock, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Shields (chromolitho)
964305 Shields (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shields (boucliers); 14th to 16th century. Drawn by and lithography by Ferdinand Sere

Helmets, Shields, etc, in the Meyrick Collection at South Kensington (engraving)
1103881 Helmets, Shields, etc, in the Meyrick Collection at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helmets, Shields, etc)

The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving)
1061717 The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March)

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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.