Spies Collection

Propaganda poster: careless talk costs lives
Second world war propaganda poster warning people that careless talk costs lives. Tell nobody -- not even her

WW1 - German Espionage - in disguise as a woman
WW1 - The Little German Maid - German Espionage - a German soldier prepares to get into disguise as a woman in order to infiltrate an approaching band of allied cavalry troops. Date: 1915

Yamaha Italia Team

Spies Sent to Canaan
Moses sends spies into Canaan to assess the quality of the land : they return with fine grapes, so the Hebrews decide to go there despite the hostility of the Canaanites

Pierre Spies South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Twickenham, Middlesex, England 18 November 2006 Date: 18 November 2006

Invisible ink
Coded invisible ink message demonstrated by German spy Kurt H de Rysbach, 1915 Date: 1915

Old Bill and Co. August 1940
" Hey! Mind what yer doin ! Thats the second time you ve got me with that fifth column o yours!" Bruce Bairnsfather pokes fun at rumours of German spies

World War I spy drawing
What appears to be an innocent landscape drawing is in fact a plan of a harbour and its forts. The sketch has been made in accordance with a secret pictorial code known to the government in whose

Cartoon, They have ears! WW1
Cartoon, They have ears! Three fashionable French women are afraid that two Dachshunds might be German spies. Date: 1916

Kurt Rysbach
German spy Kurt H de Rysbach in German military uniform, 1925 Date: 1925

Fable / Fox & Grapes
THE FOX AND THE GRAPES The fox spies juicy ripe grapes and tries to reach them but in vain; eventually he gives up, proclaiming the grapes to be probably sour

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese spies being hanged by Russian military command
530176 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese spies being hanged by Russian military command. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 13 March 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Soldiers looking for German spies search a haywagon using bayonets in Aarschot, Belgium during WWI (litho)
3252921 Soldiers looking for German spies search a haywagon using bayonets in Aarschot, Belgium during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Is the world outside wonderful?
Yu Jin

Spies of the Queen of Madagascar; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
Spies of the Queen of Madagascar; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 1 of 3), 1853. The Great Battle at the Minamoto

Dans les Vosges; Sous les dehors plus innocent, les espions pullulent devant nos troupes. 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Dans les Vosges; Sous les dehors plus innocent, les espions pullulent devant nos troupes et autour d'elles, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Ethel Gee, Portland Spy Ring
Ethel Elizabeth (Bunty) Gee (1914-1984), member of the Portland Spy Ring, arrested in 1961 and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Date: 1961

Henry (Harry) Houghton, Portland Spy Ring
Henry (Harry) Frederick Houghton, (1905-1985), member of the Portland Spy Ring. He was arrested in 1961 and sentenced to fifteen years in prison. Date: 1961

World War 1: English soldiers looking for a German spy
3786971 World War 1: English soldiers looking for a German spy; (add.info.: World War 1: English soldiers looking for a German spy in Belgium. French postcard: 1914 series)

Exterior picture of Management House in Parker Street, London WC2, where the Russian Wood Agency have offices on the 9th & 10th Floors September 1971

Exterior picture of Moscow Narodny Bank in London September 1971. A number of Soviet citizens who work at the bank were asked to leave

Exterior picture of Moscow Narodny Bank in London September 1971. A number of Soviet citizens who work at the bank were asked to leave

Secret Service Santa
Cartoon showing how even Father Christmas has a role to play in the war effort. Date: 1940

Poster, The Spy, Spanish Civil War, design by Ramon Puyol Roman. 1936

Invasion Bells and the Fifth Column
A suggestion that a Gang of Spies could attempt to disguise themselves as innocent country folk and succeed in stopping the ringing of the church bells used in warning of attempted invasion

Spitting Image puppet of Margaret Thatcher
A puppet of Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister, used on the satirical TV programme, Spitting Image. The book is Spycatcher by Peter Wright

Donald Maclean, English diplomat and KGB spy
Donald Duart Maclean (1913-1983), the former English Foreign Office diplomat and member of the Cambridge Spies, who spied for the KGB during the Second World War and beyond

The merry go round (das Karusell), 1922 (oil on canvas)
2596981 The merry go round (das Karusell), 1922 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); 80x105 cm; Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Landscape with cow's shadow (Landschaft mit Shattenkuh), 1939 (oil on canvas)
2596983 Landscape with cow's shadow (Landschaft mit Shattenkuh), 1939 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

River landscape with herdsman and cows (Flusslandschaft mit Hirten und Kuehen), 1938 (oil on canvas)
2596989 River landscape with herdsman and cows (Flusslandschaft mit Hirten und Kuehen), 1938 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali

Village street (Dorfstrasse), 1929 (oil on canvas)
2596984 Village street (Dorfstrasse), 1929 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Calonarang, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)
2564196 Calonarang, c.1930 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); 56x46 cm; Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; (add.info.: Calonarang, c.1930, Walter Spies, 1895-1942, oil on canvas)

Preanger landscape (Preanger Landschaft), 1923 (oil on canvas)
2596986 Preanger landscape (Preanger Landschaft), 1923 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The landscape and her children (die Landschaft und ihre Kinder), 1939 (oil on board)
2596985 The landscape and her children (die Landschaft und ihre Kinder), 1939 (oil on board) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Iseh in morning light (Iseh im Morgenlicht), 1938 (oil on canvas)
2596988 Iseh in morning light (Iseh im Morgenlicht), 1938 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Farewell (der Abschied), 1921 (oil on canvas)
2596982 Farewell (der Abschied), 1921 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

A view from above (Blick von der Hoehe), 1934 (oil on canvas)
2596987 A view from above (Blick von der Hoehe), 1934 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); 100x82 cm; Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury
3784958 Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury; (add.info.: Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. Secretary of State and spymaster for King James I of England: c.1563 - 24 May 1612)

Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury
3785216 Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury; (add.info.: Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. Secretary of State and spymaster for King James I of England: c.1563 - 24 May 1612)

Pierre Spies & Dylan Hartley
Pierre Spies and Dylan Hartley England V South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 27 November 2010 Date: 27 November 2010

Paul Sackey & Pierre Spies
Paul Sackey and Pierre Spies England V South Africa England V South Africa, Investec Challenge Twickenham, Middlesex, England 22 November 2008 Date: 22 November 2008

Akona Ndungane, Pierre Spies & Jean De Villiers England V South Africa England V South Africa Twickenham, Middlesex, England 18 November 2006 Date: 18 November 2006

Josh Lewsey & Pierre Spies England V South Africa England V South Africa Twickenham, Middlesex, England 18 November 2006 Date: 18 November 2006

Rahab concealing the Spies (engraving)
5218387 Rahab concealing the Spies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rahab concealing the Spies)

The Spies and the Grapes of Eshcol, Numbers, xiii, 23 (engraving)
959662 The Spies and the Grapes of Eshcol, Numbers, xiii, 23 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spies and the Grapes of Eshcol, Numbers, xiii, 23)

The Rebellion in the Soudan, with Baker Pashas Expedition to relieve Tokar (engraving)
1061476 The Rebellion in the Soudan, with Baker Pashas Expedition to relieve Tokar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Soudan)

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"Unveiling the Mysterious World of Spies: From Propaganda Posters to Yamaha Italia Team" Step into the intriguing world of spies, where secrets are whispered and lives hang in the balance. In a time when careless talk costs lives, propaganda posters during World War I served as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking within society. German Espionage agents skillfully disguised themselves as women, infiltrating enemy lines with cunning precision. Fast forward to modern times, where even sports teams like Yamaha Italia have been associated with covert operations. But they were not limited to any particular era or location; they were sent to Canaan in ancient times and their stories continue to captivate us today. One such legendary spy was Pierre Spies, whose exploits during World War I earned him both admiration and fear from his enemies. Old Bill and Co. , a group of brave individuals who fought against espionage in August 1940, remind us that vigilance is key in protecting our nations. The tools of the trade for these clandestine operatives included invisible ink - an ingenious method used for transmitting secret messages undetected by prying eyes. A captivating World War I spy drawing brings forth images of danger lurking around every corner. Even cartoons played their part in raising awareness about spies; one depicted them with ears everywhere - a chilling reminder that no conversation was truly private during wartime. Kurt Rysbach's name became synonymous with espionage expertise as he navigated treacherous landscapes on behalf of his nation. Drawing inspiration from fables like "The Fox & Grapes, " we learn that spies often possess remarkable adaptability and resourcefulness when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Their ability to blend seamlessly into different environments makes us question if indeed "the world outside is wonderful. " As we delve deeper into this mysterious realm filled with intrigue and deception, let us remember those who risked everything for their cause – whether it be defending nations or unraveling the truth.