Spee Collection

Hms Invincible
British battle cruiser which distinguished herself in World War One in the battle against Von Spees squadron off the Falklands. Date: 1915

Card commemorating Graf Spee destruction, WW2
Card commemorating the destruction of the German cruiser, Admiral Graf Spee, on 13 December 1939 by HMS Exeter, Ajax and Achilles following the Battle of the River Plate. Date: 1939

Captain Hans Langsdorff of the Admiral Graf Spee
Dressed in white, Captain Hans Wilhelm Langsdorff (1894 - 1939), German captain of the Admiral Graf Spee pocket-battleship photographed in Montevideo, Uruguay

Gaston, Duke of Orleans, third son of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 1608-1660
FLO4571911 Gaston, Duke of Orleans, third son of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 1608-1660. Gaston Jean Baptiste of France, Duke of Orleans

King Henry IV of France and Navarre in suit of armour. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a 1610
FLO4571556 King Henry IV of France and Navarre in suit of armour. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a 1610 engraving from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes

Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572703 Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

Musketeer, 1586, reign of King Henry III of France. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in
FLO4571496 Musketeer, 1586, reign of King Henry III of France. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 154 from Le Bibliophile

Anne de Batarnay de Joyeuse, Duke of Joyeuse, mignon and admiral in the reign of King Henri III of France
FLO4571405 Anne de Batarnay de Joyeuse, Duke of Joyeuse, mignon and admiral in the reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery

Man in suit of moss-green satin, white hose, tricorn hat, shoes with silver buckles and an epee
FLO4671962 Man in suit of moss-green satin, white hose, tricorn hat, shoes with silver buckles and an epee. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times

French military uniform, Directory era, 1797. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's
FLO4572640 French military uniform, Directory era, 1797. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Soldier in black corselet armour with epaulettes holding a rondell or rondache shield with slits for vision
FLO4678638 Soldier in black corselet armour with epaulettes holding a rondell or rondache shield with slits for vision and sword thrusts, 1625. In the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick

Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, younger brother of Napoleon, 1778-1846. In the uniform of a colonel in
FLO4572771 Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, younger brother of Napoleon, 1778-1846. In the uniform of a colonel in the carabinieri

King Louis XIII of France and Navarre, in his youth. Handcoloured lithograph after a contemporary print from Le
FLO4571677 King Louis XIII of France and Navarre, in his youth. Handcoloured lithograph after a contemporary print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

Uniform of the French light horse cavalry. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's
FLO4572454 Uniform of the French light horse cavalry. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor of Germany, Archduke of Australia 1459-1519
FLO4570756 Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor of Germany, Archduke of Australia 1459-1519. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Maximilian Graf von Spee, German admiral, WW1
MAXIMILIAN JOHANNES MARIA HUBERT VON SPEE (GRAF) German admiral - he sank with his flagship Scharnhorst during the First World War. Date: 1861 - 1914

HMS Glorious 77
Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta.. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First

Admiral Graf Von Spee 1914
Admiral Graf Von Spee (1861 1914), naval officer of the German Kaiserliche Marine, Died on the 8 December 1914, on SMS Scharnhorst, South Atlantic, off the Falkland Islands. Date: 1914

King Charles X of France 1757-1836 in military uniform of a colonel in the Garde Nationale with grand-cordon bleu sash
FLO4573082 King Charles X of France 1757-1836 in military uniform of a colonel in the Garde Nationale with grand-cordon bleu sash and chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Ordre de la Toison-d Or

Prince Grand Dignity of the Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile
FLO4572822 Prince Grand Dignity of the Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Uniform of a French Marechal d Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile
FLO4572871 Uniform of a French Marechal d Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Page or squire, Varlet or damoiseau, to a knight, 15th century France. He wears an embroidered especially
FLO4570261 Page or squire, Varlet or damoiseau, to a knight, 15th century France. He wears an embroidered especially, red pourpoint and hose, and holds an epee and shield without coat of arms

Gentleman fencer in the second position of the Disarm on the Carte or Second Thrust, after the Prime Parade parry
FLO4563181 Gentleman fencer in the second position of the Disarm on the Carte or Second Thrust, after the Prime Parade parry

The Battle of the Gladiators in the Arena (engraving) 1864
ELD5620160 The Battle of the Gladiators in the Arena (engraving) 1864 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent on the Carte or Second Thrust, after parrying with the Prime Parade
FLO4563167 Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent on the Carte or Second Thrust, after parrying with the Prime Parade. Handcolored copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Republican Guard. (litho, ca. 1880)
5975865 Republican Guard. (litho, ca. 1880) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Story. France. Third Republic. Costume of the Republican Guard)

eli6310
ELD5620191 eli6310 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le coup de Jarnac : duel de Guy Chabot de Jarnac (1514-1584)

Dagger (bronze, gold & silver)
LRI4659786 Dagger (bronze, gold & silver) by Mycenaean, (16th century BC); National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece; (add.info.: Decorated with lion hunting scenes)

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Otto Schenk, German naval officer, WW1
Otto Schenk (1891-1972), German naval officer under Admiral von Spee. Served in the First and Second World Wars. Seen here as a young man. Date: circa 1914-1918

Admiral Graf Spee, German battleship (Deutschland-class heavy cruiser). Date: 1930s

Battle of the Falkland Islands by G. H. Davis
The Battle of the Falkland Islands -- how Admiral von Spees squadron was sunk, the German cruiser Dresden alone escaping. Showing the action between the German cruiser Leipzig

Admiral Von Spee
Admiral Maximilian von Spee (1861-1914) - A German Admiral who, during the First World War was given freedom to make his own decisions about how to handle his battles

Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle, WW1
Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle on 8 December 1914, when the British navy sank four German warships (Scharnhorst, Leipzig, Nurnberg and Gneisenau)

Defeat of the Graf Spee by G. H. Davis
The fight with the Admiral Graf Spee: factors in a classic example of naval battle tactics pictorially explained. Elements that played a part in the defeat of the ship by three British cruisers

Sailors of the Admiral Graf Spee, WW2
Sailors of the Admiral Graf Spee, looking happy and relaxed. Their ship was sunk in December 1939. Date: circa 1940

Admiral Von Spee in Valparaiso
Admiral Maximilian von Spee (1861 1914) - A German Admiral who, during the First World War was given freedom to make his own decisions about how to handle his battles

Admiral Maximilian Reichsgraf von Spee
Vice Admiral Maximilian Reichsgraf von Spee (1861-1914), German admiral during the early part of the First World War. He also served during the Boxer Rebellion. Date: circa 1914

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"Speeding through history: From the HMS Invincible to the Admiral Graf Spee" In this captivating caption, we embark on a thrilling journey through time, exploring various aspects of "spee" that have left their mark in history. We begin with the HMS Invincible, a renowned British battlecruiser that showcased incredible speed and power during its service. Moving forward, we encounter a card commemorating the destruction of Graf Spee during World War II, reminding us of the intense battles fought at sea. Captain Hans Langsdorff takes center stage as we delve into his role aboard the Admiral Graf Spee. His leadership and strategic prowess played a significant part in shaping naval warfare during this era. The mention of HMS Glorious 77 brings our attention to another remarkable aircraft carrier known for its impressive speed capabilities. This vessel served valiantly in multiple conflicts throughout history. Maximilian Graf von Spee emerges as an influential figure from World War I, serving as a German admiral whose actions had far-reaching consequences. His legacy intertwines with that of his namesake battleship, Admiral Graf Spee. Diving deeper into art and culture, we discover "The Banquet in the Forest: Scene III of The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti, " an exquisite painting from 1483 depicting scenes filled with intrigue and intensity. Temiya Jakata's engraving from around 1910 adds yet another layer to our exploration by showcasing how "spee" has been represented visually over time. Lastly, King Charles X of France makes an appearance donning military attire adorned with prestigious honors such as the grand-cordon bleu sash and chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece – symbolizing both speed and distinction within military ranks. From epic naval battles to artistic depictions spanning centuries, "spee" continues to captivate our imagination while leaving an indelible mark on history.