Armband Collection

Kay Snap - Mr Bobby the Policeman. 1930s

Woman police officer, Inspector Lily Dawes, London
A woman police officer, Inspector Lily Dawes, at Kennington, London, wearing belted jacket (summer uniform), helmet with badge, white shirt and tie, and duty armband. Date: 1933

Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917
A portrait of an unknown member of the Womens Land Army. Colourised by Coral Walters. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Woman police officer Kathleen Saville, London, WW2
Woman police officer Kathleen Saville (joined January 1940), on duty in London during the Second World War, seen here at a railway station helping a group of child evacuees find their train

Two women police officers and woman with suitcase
Two women police officers (Jean Grasy and Margaret Findlay or Knight), one of them a sergeant, talking to a young woman with a suitcase on a London street. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1960s

A young man wearing a black armband, 1850
3478247 A young man wearing a black armband, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young man wearing a black armband, which would be worn to show that the wearer was in mourning)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542964 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Farewell between a National Guardsman and his sweetheart who is wearing a Red Cross armband)

Wounded Austrian Officer on Patrol on Isonzo, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded Austrian Officer on Patrol on Isonzo, between c1910 and c1915. A wounded Austrian officer near the Isonzo River which flows near the border of Slovenia and Italy, during World War I.

German Red Cross dogs, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Red Cross dogs, between 1914 and c1915.

Sleeping room in Kaiserin's Hospital Train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Sleeping room in Kaiserin's Hospital Train, between c1914 and c1915. A room on the hospital train of the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany) during World War I.

Staff of Kaiserin's Hospital train, Dr. Israels, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Staff of Kaiserin's Hospital train, Dr. Israels, between c1914 and c1915. Staff of the hospital train of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany), during World War I.

First Aid Station, American Trenches, 1917 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
First Aid Station, American Trenches, 1917 and 1918. A first aid station near American trenches during World War I.

First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. A doctor with an injured American soldier behind the lines in France, during World War I.

German Red Cross dog seeking wounded, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Red Cross dog seeking wounded, between 1914 and c1915. German man with a Red Cross dog searching for wounded soldiers during World War I.

Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920

Roman woman, from 1845 until 1849. Creator: Egron Sellif Lundgren
Roman woman, from 1845 until 1849

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Isle de Tanna, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de l'Isle de Tanna, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Tanna, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Tanna, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvage des I les Marquises, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvage des I les Marquises, c1797

Gustav III with the Armlet of Freedom, 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Alexander Roslin
Gustav III with the Armlet of Freedom, 18th century. Gustavus III was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792

Crosbie, Violet, Miss, and other members of Polish relief group, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Crosbie, Violet, Miss, and other members of Polish relief group, portrait photograph, 1916

Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920

Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Beatrice Wood, (1916?). Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Beatrice Wood, (1916?)

Group: William Gibbs McAdoo, center front, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Group: William Gibbs McAdoo, center front, between 1910 and 1920. American lawyer and politician William Gibbs McAdoo Jr. was the husband of Eleanor Wilson McAdoo

Armband, 1935/1942. Creator: George B. Wally
Armband, 1935/1942

"The Departure of the Chevalier Bayard from Brescia" - painted by J. C. Hook, 1850. Creator: Unknown
British Institution Exhibition - No. 317. - "The Departure of the Chevalier Bayard from Brescia" - painted by J. C. Hook, 1850

Group photograph with members of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917
Womens Land Army Girls grouped in front of a hay cart with a soldier, Mr Alfred Martin (Tregavethans owner, holding the dogs paw), Mrs Martin (seated directly behind the dog) and a nurse in uniform

Boer War, group photo, first attempt at peace
Boer War, group photo, first attempt (unsuccessful) to arrive at peace, at Middelburg in March 1901. Back row (left to right): Colonel Henderson, Van Velden, Major Watson, H Fraser, Colonel Hamilton

Comic Postcard - WW1 Home Front - Air Raid Alert - Take Cover - an eager volunteer
Comic Postcard - WW1 Home Front - Air Raid Alert - " Take Cover" - an eager volunteer warden shouts down an alert of any occupants of a Ladies Public Convenience! Date: circa 1917

Ww2 Second World War Two Usa American Army Military
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Recruitment poster, Commando Medical Service, WW2
Recruitment poster, Commando Medical Service, February 1945, Second World War Date: 1945

Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait, WW1
Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait - George Robinson, Special Constable. Date: circa 1916

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Vent your Red Hot Anger (on the enemy) Date: circa mid-1970s

Congo. Portrait of Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo
Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo (a village on the southern bank of the Congo River). Portrait. Engraving by Pedro Mullor. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2
Civil defence rescue workers administering first aid to a released casualty from the exercise site. The R on the helmet signifies Rescue team workers

Old Person - Piegan, 1911, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225353 Old Person - Piegan, 1911, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Junior air raid warden, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Junior air raid warden

An-Ke-Ke-Wah-Tock, Sac & Fox, 1900 (oil on canvas)
NBY332224 An-Ke-Ke-Wah-Tock, Sac & Fox, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); 34x24 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Armband Amulet (Bazuband) Inscribed "In the Name of God", Qajar dynasty
Armband Amulet (Bazuband) Inscribed " In the Name of God", Qajar dynasty (1796-1925), 19th century, dated 1832 (1248 A.H.)

Shell, Possibly an Arm Band, Incised with Profile Head Framed by Geometric Motifs... c
Shell, Possibly an Arm Band, Incised with Profile Head Framed by Geometric Motifs (Fragment), c. A.D. 1200

Seated Figure Drinking from a Vessel using a Tube, 200 B. C. / A. D. 300. Creator: Unknown
Seated Figure Drinking from a Vessel using a Tube, 200 B.C./A.D. 300

Armband Depicting Horse and Rider with Animals, 16th century, after 1532

Turned Armilla, Hungary, c. 1500 BC (bronze, wrought)
500093 Turned Armilla, Hungary, c.1500 BC (bronze, wrought) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); h:12.45 w:10.40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Europe)

Spiral Armilla, Central Europe, c. 1500 BC (bronze, wrought)
500091 Spiral Armilla, Central Europe, c.1500 BC (bronze, wrought) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); h:16.50 w:12.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H

A unique magazine in Addis Ababa (colour litho)
2778464 A unique magazine in Addis Ababa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A unique magazine in Addis Ababa)

Comic postcard, Little boy and Allied leaders, WW1 - French, Kitchener and Jellicoe Date: 1914-1918

Comic postcard, Couple outside police station Date: 20th century

Armband depicting horse and rider with animals, 16th century, after 1532 (gold)
2968764 Armband depicting horse and rider with animals, 16th century, after 1532 (gold) by Incan School, (16th century); 25.4x6.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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"Unveiling the Power of the Armband: A Journey Through History and Symbolism" From Kay Snap to Mr Bobby the Policeman, armbands have played a significant role in various contexts. In London during World War II, Woman Police Officer Kathleen Saville proudly wore her armband as she bravely served her community. Meanwhile, at Stoke City v BURNLEY match on December 3rd, 2016, fans donned armbands to show their unwavering support for their teams. During WWII in America's military forces, soldiers wore armbands displaying patriotism and unity. Commando Medical Service recruitment posters highlighted the importance of these brave individuals who provided medical aid amidst chaos. Similarly, still life paintings from WWI remind us that those who stand and wait also serve. Venturing into Vietnam's history, patriotic posters encouraged citizens to vent their red-hot anger through symbolic armbands. In Congo, Chief Ngalyema of Kintamo showcased his authority with a regal portrait featuring an intricately designed armband. Armbands were not limited to war-related scenarios; they also played a vital role in civil defense exercises during WWII. Furthermore, members of the First World War Women's Land Army proudly posed for a group photograph wearing their distinctive armbands at Tregavethan Farm in Truro. In modern times too, law enforcement officers like Shirley Jennings continue to wear armbands while serving and protecting communities worldwide. These symbols represent dedication and commitment towards maintaining peace and order. Whether it be historical events or contemporary situations – from wartime heroes to sports enthusiasts – the significance of an armband remains undeniable throughout time. It serves as a visual representation of identity, allegiance or even protest - reminding us all that sometimes one small accessory can carry immense meaning.