Shields Collection (#15)

Death of De Montfort, 12 August 1265, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984753 Death of De Montfort, 12 August 1265, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Macbeth, Act I, scene iii (engraving)
971649 Macbeth, Act I, scene iii (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macbeth, Act I, scene iii)

Arms and Armour from the Meyrick Collection, South Kensington (engraving)
1103888 Arms and Armour from the Meyrick Collection, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms and Armour from the Meyrick Collection)

Title Page, The Miseries of War, 1633 (etching)
1067869 Title Page, The Miseries of War, 1633 (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 9x19 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L

The geese that saved Rome, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (litho)
3709095 The geese that saved Rome, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (litho) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: H P Motte (1846-1922) MacMillan school posters

United for Democracy (colour litho)
3096567 United for Democracy (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: United for Democracy. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"Not in Earnest", a Native War Dance before Lord Wolseley at the Mudireh, Dongola (engraving)
1045134 " Not in Earnest", a Native War Dance before Lord Wolseley at the Mudireh, Dongola (engraving) by Villiers

Sir Thomas Arundell taking the Standard of the Turks (engraving)
960026 Sir Thomas Arundell taking the Standard of the Turks (engraving) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Arundell, a volunteer in the Imperial Army)

Trade card with an image of the First Crusade (chromolitho)
963867 Trade card with an image of the First Crusade (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card with an image of the First Crusade, depicting Baldwin)

Legio Fulminans (chromolitho)
961280 Legio Fulminans (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Legio Fulminans. Postcard produced by Chocolat de L Abbaye D Igny.); © Look and Learn

A Marcoman (engraving)
960019 A Marcoman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Marcoman, a member of the Marcomanni)

French leaders, second half of the 11th century (engraving)
957935 French leaders, second half of the 11th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: French leaders, second half of the 11th century)

Battle of the giants (colour litho)
957880 Battle of the giants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the giants. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Battle scenes in Ancient Greece (colour litho)
957874 Battle scenes in Ancient Greece (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle scenes in Ancient Greece)

Judgment of Paris (colour litho)
957850 Judgment of Paris (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judgment of Paris. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Chariot scenes from Ancient Greece (colour litho)
957848 Chariot scenes from Ancient Greece (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot scenes from Ancient Greece)

Splendid Baptismal Shield presented to the Prince of Wales by the King of Prussia (engraving)
1096216 Splendid Baptismal Shield presented to the Prince of Wales by the King of Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Composite Figures (engraving)
980422 Composite Figures (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Composite Figures. 1 Design on Zuni war-shield, painting)

Shield and Fetich of the Priesthood of the Bow (colour litho)
980409 Shield and Fetich of the Priesthood of the Bow (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shield and Fetich of the Priesthood of the Bow)

Native American shields - shield with star symbol, Soyaluna shield with unknown symbol
980385 Native American shields - shield with star symbol, Soyaluna shield with unknown symbol, symbolic sun shield (colour litho) by American School

Aztec warriors in combat on a Cuauhxicalli, c. 1820 (coloured engraving)
1127282 Aztec warriors in combat on a Cuauhxicalli, c.1820 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651 (oil on panel)
1121302 The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651 (oil on panel) by Becx, Jeronimus (fl.1649-58); 63A--97 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Section of the frieze on the north side of the Treasury of the Siphnians
3035529 Section of the frieze on the north side of the Treasury of the Siphnians, showing the Gigantomachy, the battle between the Olympian gods and the Giants, the sons of Gaia

North Shields (charcoal on paper)
3050621 North Shields (charcoal on paper) by Charlton, William Henry (1846-1918); Hatton Gallery, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Naval Brigade at El-Teb (engraving)
819074 The Naval Brigade at El-Teb (engraving) by Schonberg, M. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Brigade at El-Teb)

Charles de Bourbon (engraving)
816555 Charles de Bourbon (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles de Bourbon, French prince du sang and military commander)

Warrior Maidens (b / w photo)
3643069 Warrior Maidens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrior Maidens. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bronze and Iron Age artefacts (colour litho)
3630319 Bronze and Iron Age artefacts (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze and Iron Age artefacts)

Arms of the Universities of Great Britain, Ireland and the Colonies (colour litho)
3104473 Arms of the Universities of Great Britain, Ireland and the Colonies (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brasenose College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104388 Brasenose College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brasenose College, Oxford)

New College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104374 New College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New College, Oxford)

Oriel College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104367 Oriel College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriel College, Oxford)

Poison against firearms (colour litho)
2777628 Poison against firearms (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poison against firearms)

Late medieval heraldic device of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex
2625490 Late medieval heraldic device of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex, 13th/14th century (metal) by English School; height

Surrender of Cetewayo, illustration from Cassells
IL370542 Surrender of Cetewayo, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Paget

Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta (litho)
STC416136 Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyrrhus (319-272 BC), Siege of Sparta

A Dervish warrior on a camel, c. 1900 (colour litho)
PNP412179 A Dervish warrior on a camel, c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Bushmen attacking enemies with spears and arrows (litho)
KDC384259 Bushmen attacking enemies with spears and arrows (litho) by Lefman, (fl.1871); Private Collection; (add.info.: copied from caves near Hermon; illustration from The Picture Magazine ;)

Hamlet talks to Horatio, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
IL388127 Hamlet talks to Horatio, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Landing of the Romans on the coast of Kent, illustration from Cassell
STC385200 Landing of the Romans on the coast of Kent, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Miscellaneous Articles 1400
LLM455348 Miscellaneous Articles 1400 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous Articles 1400)

Miscellaneous Articles
LLM455408 Miscellaneous Articles by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous Articles. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Sikh Chieftans going Hunting, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co
STC444643 Sikh Chieftans going Hunting, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho) by Soltykoff, A. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian

Biccherna showing the Camerlengo washing his hands, and the Virgin protecting Siena
XIR444287 Biccherna showing the Camerlengo washing his hands, and the Virgin protecting Siena, 1451 (oil on panel) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); Archivio di Stato

Many fall in battle and King Harold is killed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
451816 Many fall in battle and King Harold is killed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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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.