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

Background imageShields Collection: Pigeons - Shield, Hyacinth, Suarbian, German Toy Breeds

Pigeons - Shield, Hyacinth, Suarbian, German Toy Breeds
A portrait of three varieties of pigeon from the German Toy breed. The illustrations of the Shield, Hyacinth and Suabian show their unique features

Background imageShields Collection: Roman legionaries attacking a fort in the testudo

Roman legionaries attacking a fort in the testudo formation, with their shields over their heads.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageShields Collection: Roman soldiers with shields, swords, helmets

Roman soldiers with shields, swords, helmets. One in scale-armor shirt with javelin.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Background imageShields Collection: Roman soldiers in leather armor carrying shields

Roman soldiers in leather armor carrying shields.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageShields Collection: A Jewish woman and captured Hebrew standing

A Jewish woman and captured Hebrew standing under a palm tree next to two shields.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Background imageShields Collection: Roman military trophies and rewards with soldier

Roman military trophies and rewards with soldier and winged victory.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Background imageShields Collection: Bust of Trajan, Roman scepter, chains, helmets

Bust of Trajan, Roman scepter, chains, helmets, shields and amulet.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageShields Collection: Tomb at Persepolis shields of the Gauls, bonnet

Tomb at Persepolis shields of the Gauls, bonnet
Tomb at Persepolis. shields of the Gauls, bonnet of Persian king.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageShields Collection: Anglo Saxon ship with sails

Anglo Saxon ship with sails.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. 1798

Background imageShields Collection: Anglo Saxon accessories

Anglo Saxon accessories. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. 1798

Background imageShields Collection: French infantry soldiers, 10th century

French infantry soldiers, 10th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Background imageShields Collection: Tournament jousting shields or roundels molded

Tournament jousting shields or roundels molded around the arm, e. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageShields Collection: Silver chain with eagle amulet, coats of arms, and shields

Silver chain with eagle amulet, coats of arms, and shields.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageShields Collection: Comb of St Hildegard

Comb of St Hildegard
Comb of St. Hildegard.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageShields Collection: Knight in armour with lance and sword

Knight in armour with lance and sword from the 15th century with border of heraldic shields.. Gravestone of Oswald von Wolkenstein, 1408

Background imageShields Collection: Church Bank & St Pauls, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England

Church Bank & St Pauls, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Church Bank & St Pauls, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, near South Shields, County Durham, England. Date: 1914

Background imageShields Collection: Cash Clothing Company - King Street, South Shields

Cash Clothing Company - King Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageShields Collection: The Breakwater, Cullercoats, Northumberland

The Breakwater, Cullercoats, Northumberland
The Breakwater, Cullercoats, North Shields, near Newcastle, Northumberland, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageShields Collection: Midnight Mass Onboard HMS Collingwood, North Shields

Midnight Mass Onboard HMS Collingwood, North Shields, near Newcastle, Northumberland, England. World War One Date: 1916

Background imageShields Collection: New Town Hall, South Shields, Northumberland

New Town Hall, South Shields, Northumberland
New Town Hall, South Shields, near Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1912

Background imageShields Collection: Re-enactment at Royal Tournament, Olympia, London

Re-enactment at Royal Tournament, Olympia, London
A re-enactment of the Invasion of Britain by the Romans, at the Royal Tournament, Olympia, London. Date: 1921

Background imageShields Collection: Suffragette W. S. P. U Christmas Card

Suffragette W. S. P. U Christmas Card
Suffragette W.S.P.U Christmas Card. A merry Christmas and votes for women in 1910 card produced by W.S.P.U showing a girl dressed in the uniform of the organisations Drum

Background imageShields Collection: Paris, France - Eglise des Invalides

Paris, France - Eglise des Invalides. Date: 1855

Background imageShields Collection: Beach scene with ship, South Shields

Beach scene with ship, South Shields
Beach scene with ship in South Shields, January 1963. Date: 1963

Background imageShields Collection: Aboriginal man from New Holland (Australia)

Aboriginal man from New Holland (Australia)
An aboriginal man from New Holland (Australia) carrying a spear and shield. has paint markings on his face and body. Date: 1803

Background imageShields Collection: Palestinian Disturbances 1936

Palestinian Disturbances 1936
An Illustrated London News cover showing two images of disturbances in Jaffa. The top picture shows British Police, armed with batons and shields, dispersing Arab protestors

Background imageShields Collection: Zulu Warriors / Standing Guard

Zulu Warriors / Standing Guard
Line of Zulu warriors holding their shields aloft infront of a Zulu settlement. Date: 1936

Background imageShields Collection: Zulu Soldiers / War Clothing

Zulu Soldiers / War Clothing
Three Zulu soldiers having donned War clothing and clutching spears and shields. Date: 1936

Background imageShields Collection: Zulu Warriors Dancing

Zulu Warriors Dancing
A large body of Zulu warriors form a circle around masked dancers. Date: 1936

Background imageShields Collection: James Shields

James Shields
JAMES SHIELDS American military commander in the Federal army, statesman. Date: 1806 - 1879

Background imageShields Collection: Four classical figures pagan sacrifice 1638 Etching

Four classical figures pagan sacrifice 1638 Etching
Artokoloro

Background imageShields Collection: Marching Troops Shields 1540-45 Etching Mount

Marching Troops Shields 1540-45 Etching Mount
Artokoloro

Background imageShields Collection: Base ornamental cup 1645 Etching second state

Base ornamental cup 1645 Etching second state
Artokoloro

Background imageShields Collection: Frieze Half-Length Figure Holding Cornucopias

Frieze Half-Length Figure Holding Cornucopias
Artokoloro

Background imageShields Collection: Pendant Design Peace-Goddess Flanked Two Warriors

Pendant Design Peace-Goddess Flanked Two Warriors
Artokoloro

Background imageShields Collection: Shield Adarga ca 1500 Spanish Iron textile L

Shield Adarga ca 1500 Spanish Iron textile L
Artokoloro

Background imageShields Collection: Antique-Style Ornamental Frieze Design Grotteschi

Antique-Style Ornamental Frieze Design Grotteschi
Artokoloro

Background imageShields Collection: Shields Pediments Chippendale Drawings Vol I

Shields Pediments Chippendale Drawings Vol I
Artokoloro

Background imageShields Collection: DUBLIN: OLD ABBEY THEATRE. A production, c1928, of John Millington Synges The

DUBLIN: OLD ABBEY THEATRE. A production, c1928, of John Millington Synges The Playboy of the Western World at the Old Abbey Theatre, Dublin, Ireland with Sara Allgood and Arthur Shields

Background imageShields Collection: Source Size = 2592 x 3987

Source Size = 2592 x 3987
" crimea - Sounding the Retreat, " by F.F. Shields, from the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1867

Background imageShields Collection: Proposed Sites for the New Law Courts: Plan of Mr

Proposed Sites for the New Law Courts: Plan of Mr. F. Shields for a New Approach to the Carey Street Site, London, 1869, UK

Background imageShields Collection: The Gaulish Coastguards, 1888 (oil on canvas)

The Gaulish Coastguards, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XIR83522 The Gaulish Coastguards, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Lecomte du Nouy, Jean Jules Antoine (1842-1923); 76.5x126.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageShields Collection: The Seven Against Thebes, 1795 (engraving)

The Seven Against Thebes, 1795 (engraving)
XJF486476 The Seven Against Thebes, 1795 (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play written by Aeschylus in 467 BC)

Background imageShields Collection: Two combatants begin a judicial duel, from Military and Religious Life in the

Two combatants begin a judicial duel, from Military and Religious Life in the
KW478230 Two combatants begin a judicial duel, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Background imageShields Collection: Biccherna of Good Government, 1344 (tempera on panel)

Biccherna of Good Government, 1344 (tempera on panel)
XIR444284 Biccherna of Good Government, 1344 (tempera on panel) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Le Bon Governement (Biccherna); ); Italian

Background imageShields Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley watching a phalanx dance by Mazambonis warriors at Usiri

Sir Henry Morton Stanley watching a phalanx dance by Mazambonis warriors at Usiri
KW441407 Sir Henry Morton Stanley watching a phalanx dance by Mazambonis warriors at Usiri, 1890 (wood engraving) by Riou

Background imageShields Collection: Falstaff sweats to death and lards the lean earth as he walks along, 1890

Falstaff sweats to death and lards the lean earth as he walks along, 1890
KW428129 Falstaff sweats to death and lards the lean earth as he walks along, 1890 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShields Collection: Two 15th century French crossbowmen, one firing his weapon, the other loading it with a windlass

Two 15th century French crossbowmen, one firing his weapon, the other loading it with a windlass
KW415604 Two 15th century French crossbowmen, one firing his weapon, the other loading it with a windlass, both protected by pavises, from Les Arts au Moyen Age



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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.