Shield Collection

Coat of Arms of Portugal, 1898

Africa, Zulu shield

Battle Of Thermopylae
Persian archers kill the last of the Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae, August 480 BC

Coat of Arms of USA, 1898

Medieval Arms And Armor
Engraving shows two examples of medieval armor, on the left is a specimen from the late 13th and early 14th Century as depicted on the arms of Hugh of Chatillon which includes a broigne

Coat of Arms of Hungary, 1898

Ancient Egypt warrior army
Illustration of a Ancient Egypt warrior army

Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor

Giant Lady Dressed Up As Brunhilde
(Original Caption) Giants: Rosita the Austrian giant lady dressed up as Brunhilde. Undated photograph. BPA2 #2175

Engraving by James Baylie Allen After The Battle of Meeanee Painting by Edward Armitage
THE BATTLE OF MEEANEE, 1843.UNDATED ENGRAVING

Zulu With a Bicycle
Studio portrait of Zulu bushman, posed with bicycle and shield. | Location: Basutoland, South Africa

Zulus Warriors In War Dress
A group of Zulu warriors wear traditional dress and carry shields

Zulu Chiefs
Zulu headmen or chiefs stand outside a hut in South Africa

Famed Opera Star Lillian Mordica
(Original Caption) 1897- Picture shows Opera singer, Lillian Mordica, in the role of "Brunnhilda" in Richard Wagner's Opera, "Die Walkure."

Opera Diva Ernestine Schumann-Heink
(Original Caption) Schumann-Heink, Ernestine (1861-1936) as Waltraute, Ring des Nibellinger. (Wagner)

Weapons for Liberty Liberty Loan Poster by Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Advertisement for "USA Bonds-Third Liberty Loan Campaign Boy Scouts of America-Weapons for Liberty."

Medieval Painting of a Knight on Horseback
Medieval knight on horseback. (Heinrich von Rugge). From medieval collection of Minnelieder. Undated painting

Turkey On Postcard/"Thanksgiving Greetin
(Original Caption) Postcard has a turkey on a shield with the American flag on it and reads "Thanksgiving Greetings." Undated

Native American in Traditional Dress
(Original Caption) American Indians. Holy Frog (Knasha Wakan) in war paint. Undated photograph

Bronze Shields From Bronze Age
(Original Caption) Bronze shields from the Thames, late Bronze Age. Undated photograph

Chief Whirling Man Holding Pole and Shield
(Original Caption) American Indian. Whirling Man (Wominyomine-Wicasa). Undated photograph

Soldier with Dying Knight
Hand-tinted engraving illustrating the death of the Semi-legendary French Knight Roland at Roncesvalle

Two Gallic Warriors and a Roman Legionnaire
Reconstructions of soldiers as they appeared during the time of Julius Caesar. Left to right: a Gallic soldier, a Roman legionnaire, and a second Gallic soldier

Etching of Eric the Red Battling Icelandic Chief
(Original Caption) Red Erik (Eric the Red) killing icelandic chief

Detail of English in Retreat from The Bayeux Tapestry
(Original Caption) Tapestry of Queen Mathilde. The Battle of Hastings, October 14, 1066. The English running away. BPA2# 5548

A Village of the Santee Indians near Fort Thompson, Minnesota Engraving by John D. Howland
(Original Caption) "A village of the Santee Indians near Fort Thompson, Minnesota;" J. D. Howland. Circa 19th century engraving. A sternwheel steamboat cruises in the background

Canadian; Holding Bow, Arrows; Bare
(Original Caption) A Canadian (from Creuxius). Engraving

Death of Roland at Roncesvalles Engraving
Hand-tinted engraving illustrating the death of the Semi-legendary French Knight Roland at Roncesvalle

The Homestead Strike At Carnegie Steel
(Original Caption) Picture shows the Homestead Strike of 1892. a shield was used by strikers at Carnegie Steel Works showing a chain to anchor cannon. Drawn by G.W. Peters after a photograph

Byzantine Mosaic of Emperor Justinian and His Retinue
A mosaic from San Vitale Cathedral in Ravenna, Italy, shows the Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great surrounded by his retinue. | Located in: San Vitale

Battle Scene From Aleksandr Nevsky
(Original Caption) Movie still of a battle scene from "Alexander Nevsky" 1938 film by Sergei Eisenstein. Undated movie still. American release 3/29/39

Coat of Arms for a German State
The coat of arms for either the Duchy of Saxony or the Prussian province of the same name

Coat of Arms for a German State
German coat of arms with the eagle symbol of the Prussian royal family and topped by the German imperial crown of 1889

Coat of Arms for a German State
The coat of arms for one of the German States, topped by the German imperial crown of 1889

Coat of Arms for a German State
The coat of arms for the royal family of a German State

Coat of Arms for a German State
The coat of arms for the royal family of a German State

Engraving of Pavisers and a Movable Tower
Pavisers and a movable Tower. Copper engraving. c.1801

Greek Army Fighting; Aristomenes; Illus
(Original Caption) Greek Army: Aristomenes fighting his way out of Ira

A Roman Legionary Soldier
(Original Caption) A Roman Legionary soldier. Colored woodcut

Engraving of the Seal of the United States
The Great Seal of the United States, original version; present seal reserve. Undated engraving

Zulu King with Advisors
(Original Caption) 1/14/1930- The strange customs and exotic religious rites as they exist in Zululand are revealed in this pictorial review taken by Captain Carl Von Hofffman, lecturer and author

Battle Scene From Aleksandr Nevsky
(Original Caption) 3/29/1939- Picture shows a battle scene movie still from, "Alexander Nevsky", a film by Sergei Eisenstein

Arthur Werner Addressing New City Assemb
(Original Caption) 12/13/1946-Berlin, Germany: Dr. Arthur Werner, Lord Mayor of Berlin, addressing the first meeting of the New City Assembly, Nov. 28

Chief Whirling Horse with Pole and Shield
(Original Caption) American Indians-Sioux. Chief Whirling Horse "Sasuke Wominigomani." Undated photograph

Riot Police in Manila
Soldiers and riot police blocks the foot of Mendiola bridgewith coils of barbed-wires, water canons and fire trucks to prevent about 30

Man In Full Space (Astronaut) Gear
(Original Caption) Test subject Fred Spress, Crew Systems Division, wears the space suit and extravehicular equipment planned for use by David R. Scott

Opera Soprano Johanna Gadski
(Original Caption) Picture shows opera soprano, Johanna Gadski, posing in costume. Undated photo

Statue of King Alfred
(Original Caption) Photo shows a statue of King Alfred in Winchester, England, his birthplace

Illustration of Yacatecuhtli and Tezcatlipoca
An illustration of two Aztec gods, based after drawings in the Florentine Codex

Crest of the Romanov Imperial House
An illustration of the crest of the imperial family of Russia

Red Figure Vase Painting with Greek Soldier Holding a Shield
Greek Hoplite: From a vase painting in the Munich Pinacotheca, 5th century B.C

Illustration of King Arthur Receiving Excalibur by Henry Matthew Brock
(Original Caption) King Arthur receives the magic sword, Excalibur. Colored wash drawing

Romulus Augustulus Surrenders To Odoacer
(Original Caption) Illustration with the original caption "ROMULUS AUGUSTULUS SURRENDERS TO ODOACER THE INSIGNIA OF EMPIRE." Undated engraving

Knight On Horseback
(Original Caption) Knight on horseback, 13th centrury. BPA2# 677

Engraving of Mongol Conqueror Genghis Khan
(Original Caption) Full-length engraving of Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan (c. 1162-1227), with sword raised. Under his rule the Mongols captured Peking, Iran, Iraq, and part of Russia

Portrait Of King Richard; Royal Shield
(Original Caption) England: King Richard of the house of Anjou or Plantagenet (1367-1400). Framed portrait with royal shield and scroll at the bottom

Portrait of Diego de Almagro
(Original Caption) Portrait of Diego de Almagro (1475-1538), Spanish conquistador and companion of Pizarro in Peru

Knight On Horseback In The 12Th Century
(Original Caption) Knight on horseback in the 12th century. Undated engraving

Armor And Weapons From 16Th Century
(Original Caption) Armor and weapons from the 16th century: Helmet, shield, and hand axes. Undated woodcut

Illustration Depicting French Military Officers Being Received by African Royalty by Frederic Theodore Lix

British Flag At The Siege Of Louisbourg
(Original Caption) Picture shows the flag the British carried at siege of Louisbourg. Sir William Pepperell. Undated illustration

Illustration of Witkind's Submission to King Charlemagne
(Original Caption) The Submission of Witikind A.D. 785. Guizots History of France

Illustration Showing the Battle of Thermopylae
ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Thermopolye: The Battle of Thermopolye. Leonidas attacks. BPA 2 #2274

Coat Of Arms On "Perfected" Cigar Box
(Original Caption) "Perfected" cigar box label with decorative coat-of-arms design. Price list printed below. Undated color lithograph

Aztec Warrior Of The Army Of Montezuma
(Original Caption) An Aztec warrior of Montezuma's army. The warrior is shown from the side and full length. Undated woodcut

Pope John Paul II in a African Headdress
(Original Caption) 5/7/1980-Nairobi, Kenya- Pope John Paul II sits with a Massi shield, a staff and traditional native headgear that was presented to him at the end of the Solemn at Uhuru Park

Riot in Brixton
Police officers with riot shields approach a group of protesters during the Brixton Riot, London, UK, 11th April 1981

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The true cross by Gustave Dore (1832 aa 1883)The Crusaders are roused by the sight of the true cross

Fallen Angels
Fallen angels on the wing, a scene from MIltons Paradise lost. So numberless were those bad angels seen, Hovering on the wing, under the cope of Hell. Engraving from 1870

Victoria
Antique illustration of a goddess Victoria

Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
Athene (or Athena) repressing the fury of Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Diomed casting his spear against Ares
Diomed (Diomedes) casting his spear against Ares. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Bayeux Tapestry - Battle of Hastings
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, the Battle of Hastings and the Death of King Harold."

The beaten knight and his squire
" The beaten knight and his squire, a scene from Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Childrens’Crusade
" The Childrens Crusade" by Gustave Dore (1832 - 1883)

Don Quixote
" Don Quixote setting out on his adventures. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Saul’s conversion
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Destruction of Sennacherib
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Conversion of Saint Paul
" Conversion of Saint Paul, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

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