Bandoleer Collection

A legionnaire, Algeria, c1910. French postcard

Van der Beijl, 1820-1830. Creator: Anon
Van der Beijl, 1820-1830. Van der Beijl in uniform of soldier of the grenadiers: grey trousers with red stripe, blue jacket with red cuffs and epaulettes, black hat with red plume

Anne Bonny, John Calico Jack Rackam and Mary Read, 18th Century Pirates. Artist: Karen Humpage
Anne Bonny, John Calico Jack Rackam and Mary Read, 18th Century Pirates

Ottoman army, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Ottoman army, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th November 1895

Bandoleers, showing the arrangement of the cords, rings, bullet bag and primer, from The British Army: Its Origins
619344 Bandoleers, showing the arrangement of the cords, rings, bullet bag and primer, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Collar of bandoleers (bandoliers), a shoulder belt used to hold sets of ammunition, with cords, rings, bullet-bag and primer. Date: 17th century

Kurd Man, ca. 1893. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Kurd Man, ca. 1893

Arcturus, 1893. Creator: Julian Alden Weir
Arcturus, 1893

Mary Read, (1690-1720), British Pirates Mate. Artist: Karen Humpage
Mary Read, (1690-1720), British Pirates Mate. Raised as a boy, married twice, fought like a man and died of scarlet fever

Anne Bonny, c1698, Irish Pirate. Artist: Karen Humpage
Anne Bonny, c1698, Irish Pirate. Disguised herself as a man in order to join Rackhams crew on board the Revenge

H. R. H The Prince of Wales, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H The Prince of Wales, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Nicholas I, Emperor of all the Russias, c19th century

Charles Whitworth, Viscount Whitworth, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Charles Whitworth, Viscount Whitworth, 19th century. English ambassador to Russia for twelve years, 1788-1800

Voltigeurs, Cents-Suisses, 1815 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Voltigeurs, Cents-Suisses, 1815. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Gardes a pied ordinaires du Corps de Roi, petite and grande tenue, 1817-30 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Gardes a pied ordinaires du Corps de Roi, petite and grande tenue, 1817-30. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Gardes de la Prevote de l Hotel, Trumpeter, 1814-16 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Gardes de la Prevote de l Hotel, Trumpeter, 1814-16. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Joseph Francois Dupleix, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Joseph Francois Dupleix, 1896. Joseph Francois Dupleix (1697-1763) was governor general of the French establishment in India, and was the great rival of Robert Clive

Uniforms of the French expeditionary force in Madagascar, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Uniforms of the French expeditionary force in Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st April 1895

George I of Greece, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
George I of Greece, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th November 1895

Charles I, king of Portugal, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Charles I, king of Portugal, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th October 1895

Francois Certain Canrobert, Marshal of France, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th February 1895

Uniforms of the mounted 9th and 10th chasseur regiment, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Uniforms of the mounted 9th and 10th chasseur regiment, 1823

Uniforms of a Swiss artillery regiment, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Uniforms of a Swiss artillery regiment, 1823

Uniforms of the 6th regiment of French hussars, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Uniforms of the 6th regiment of French hussars, 1823

Uniforms of foot soldiers of the French royal corps, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Uniforms of foot soldiers of the French royal corps, 1823

Uniforms of the mounted chasseur regiment of the French royal guard, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Uniforms of the mounted chasseurs regiment of the French royal guard, 1823

French Foreign Legionnaires, Algeria, c1910

French Foreign Legionnaires, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 1915. French postcard

Cent-Suisses, Caporal (grande tenue), Adjudant-Major Lieutenant (petite tenue), 1814-17 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Cent-Suisses, Caporal (grande tenue), Adjudant-Major Lieutenant (petite tenue), 1814-17. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, Spanish Campaign, 1823, c1814-1830. Artist: Eugene Titeux
Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, Spanish Campaign, 1823. c1814-1830. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Garde Nationale Soldee de Paris Artist: Francois Cudet
Histoire des corps de troupes de la ville de Paris

Garde Municipale de Paris Artist: Francois Cudet
Histoire des corps de troupes de la ville de Paris

Cent-Suisses, 1814-17. Artist: Eugene Titeux
Cent-Suisses, 1814-17. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Legionnaires, Algeria, 20th century. Artist: J Geiser
Legionnaires, Algeria, 20th century

New Years Day reception at the Russian court, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
New Years Day reception at the Russian court, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th January 1897

Admiral Humann, French Far East Navy Commander, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 29th July 1893

The protector, 1983. Artist: Henri Meyer
The protector, 1983. A French caricature of England and Egypt. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 11th February 1893

Bandoleers, Showing The Arrangement Of The Cords, Rings, Bullet Bag And Primer. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

APACHE CAMP, 1886. A group of Apache Native American men, women, and children photographed in Geronimos camp in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico, March 1886

RED ARMY GUNNERS, c1941. Machine gunners of the Red Army operating in the far eastern territory of the Soviet Union, c1941

RED ARMY EXERCISE, 1939. Red Army soldiers photographed during an exercise in the far eastern territory of the Soviet Union, October 1939

JORDAN: BEDOUIN MAN. A Bedouin man pounds coffee into grounds in Jordan. Photograph, 1920s or 1930s

Landscape with a soldier, Carel Webbers, 1781 - 1837

Portrait of an unknown man at the age of 49, Jacob Matham, 1597

Portrait of Johann Georg Bruck, fencing master, attributed to Wallerant Vaillant, 1671

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. The American Legion of Honor Company photographed with weapons in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution, May 1911

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. Rebel forces taking part in the Battle of Ciudad Juarez during the Mexican Revolution having lunch in camp, April-May 1911

APACHE CAMP, 1882. Apache Native Americans in camp, one (right) wearing a partial military uniform, in the Arizona Territory. Photographed by A. Frank Randall, 1882

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"Unveiling the Legendary Bandoleer: A Symbol of Power, Rebellion, and Adventure" Step back in time to the 18th century, where notorious pirates like Anne Bonny, John Calico Jack Rackam, and Mary Read roamed the seas. In this captivating artwork by Karen Humpage, their fierce spirits come alive as they proudly sport bandoleers across their chests. These bandoliers were more than just a fashion statement; they represented a symbol of strength and readiness for battle. But bandoleers weren't limited to pirates alone. Traveling further east to the Ottoman Empire in 1895, artist Henri Meyer captures an image of an Ottoman soldier donning a bandolier as part of his military attire. The intricate arrangement of cords, rings, bullet bags, and primers showcased in "The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, " published in 1868 reveals how these accessories were meticulously designed for efficiency on the battlefield. Bandoleers also found their place among different cultures around the world. Antonio Zeno Shindler's portrait from ca. 1893 showcases a Kurdish man proudly displaying his collar of bandoleers – a testament to his heritage and warrior spirit. Artists like Julian Alden Weir depicted not only historical figures but also everyday individuals wearing bandoliers with pride. In "Arcturus" from 1893, we see a common man adorned with this accessory that adds an air of mystery and intrigue to his persona. As we delve deeper into history through artistry by Karen Humpage once again brings us face-to-face with legendary pirates such as Mary Read and John Calico Jack Rackham who fearlessly wore their bandoliers while sailing treacherous waters. Beyond piracy or military might lies another facet of society captured beautifully by WD & HO Wills' artwork featuring H. R. H The Prince of Wales in 1908.