Bayonets Collection (page 7)

The flag of the French Foreign Legion being decorated with the Cross of the Legion d Honneur at Sidi Bel Abbes
3097591 The flag of the French Foreign Legion being decorated with the Cross of the Legion d Honneur at Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria (colour litho) by French School

Colour Sergeant of the Royal Marine Artillery, 1854 (w / c on paper)
3244587 Colour Sergeant of the Royal Marine Artillery, 1854 (w/c on paper) by Thomas, George Housman (1824-68); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Lusitania! Lusitania! (colour litho)
2808719 Lusitania! Lusitania! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lusitania! Lusitania)

Among the armies that are feeling (colour litho)
2808652 Among the armies that are feeling (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the armies that are felt. A clash of patrols in the night)

The conquest of Ortigara (colour litho)
2808598 The conquest of Ortigara (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conquest of Ortigara)

While the enemy threatens (colour litho)
2808572 While the enemy threatens (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: While the enemy threatens)

Italian heroism in Spain, a bayonet general (colour litho)
2783728 Italian heroism in Spain, a bayonet general (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian heroism in Spain, a bayonet general)

Army volunteers on manoeuvres, Salisbury Plain
Army volunteers on manoeuvres in full dress uniform on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, August 1900. 1900

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Lys canal bank, WW1
The beginning of the end of the First World War - an outpost of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on the bank of the canalised river Lys, at Saint-Floris, northern France, 9 May 1918. 1918

Col. Harneys brilliant charge at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, pub. c
2630661 Col. Harneys brilliant charge at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, pub. c.1848 (hand coloured litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Genl. Taylor, at the Battle of Buena Vista, pub. 1847 (hand coloured litho)
2630663 Genl. Taylor, at the Battle of Buena Vista, pub. 1847 (hand coloured litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zachary Taylor (1784-1850)

Military Parade. early 19th century

Federal Volunteers
A line of men both in uniform and in civilian clothing hold up rifles with bayonets attached. Date: 1914

Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War, 15-17 January 1871 (colour litho)
969283 Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War, 15-17 January 1871 (colour litho) by Koch, Georg (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War)

The Sword-Bayonet Exercise as practised by the British Infantry (engraving)
1098736 The Sword-Bayonet Exercise as practised by the British Infantry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon at The Burning of Moscow. 1812

Defence of Paris, Volunteers guarding a Postern of the Fortified Enceinte (engraving)
1104699 Defence of Paris, Volunteers guarding a Postern of the Fortified Enceinte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defence of Paris)

Spirit of 76, pub. 1898 (colour litho)
3895791 Spirit of 76, pub. 1898 (colour litho) by Willard, Archibald (1836-1918); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Manufacture of Bayonets (engraving)
1608525 Manufacture of Bayonets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of Bayonets. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 January 1856)

In addition to the nets stretched between the trunk and the trunk, there were metal nets arranged in every direction
2777594 In addition to the nets stretched between the trunk and the trunk, there were metal nets arranged in every direction (colour litho) by Beltrame

Death of Col. Clay, Battle of Buena Vista, Feby. 23d, 1847, pub
2836268 Death of Col. Clay, Battle of Buena Vista, Feby. 23d, 1847, pub. 1847 (hand coloured engraving) by American School

Poster advertisng a play "Der Hias, ein feldgraues Spiel"by Heinrich Gilardone
1275169 Poster advertisng a play " Der Hias, ein feldgraues Spiel" by Heinrich Gilardone, published 1917 (colour litho) by Ditz

Waterloo (b / w photo)
3643280 Waterloo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterloo. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The French Army leaving Leipsic (colour litho)
726015 The French Army leaving Leipsic (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Army leaving Leipsic)

Officers and Marines (coloured engraving)
729308 Officers and Marines (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers and Marines of the United States Steam-Frigate Susquehanna)

Uniform of the Grenadiers of the Royal and of the Gordon Highlanders
708934 Uniform of the Grenadiers of the Royal and of the Gordon Highlanders, from Costume of the British Empire, according to the Last Regulations, published 1812 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Smith

Passage of the Berezina in 1812 (chromolitho)
724798 Passage of the Berezina in 1812 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passage of the Berezina in 1812)

The advance of the Light Division at the Alma, September 29th, 1854 (litho)
STC373371 The advance of the Light Division at the Alma, September 29th, 1854 (litho) by Walton, John de (fl.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Alma (20th September 1854)

The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901 (litho)
STC363465 The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The White House, Washington D. C. at the start of the American Civil War
PNP270226 The White House, Washington D.C. at the start of the American Civil War, 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Battle of Opequan or Winchester, Virginia, engraved by Kurz & Allison
PNP269217 Battle of Opequan or Winchester, Virginia, engraved by Kurz & Allison, 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officers and Men of the 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs
NAM261073 Officers and Men of the 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs) from an album of 52 photographs associated with the Crimean War, 1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton

Lord Kitcheners Conquest of the Soudan, 1896-98 - Mahmoud
STC361087 Lord Kitcheners Conquest of the Soudan, 1896-98 - Mahmoud, the Khalifas Chief Lieutenant, taken Captive after the Battle of Atbara, from The Illustrated London News

The Battle of Spottsylvania, Va. May 12th 1864, pub. by Currier & Ives, c
AQS331935 The Battle of Spottsylvania, Va. May 12th 1864, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1864 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Young Red Guards (sepia photo)
STC331294 Young Red Guards (sepia photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

The Turco-Greek War, from Le Petit Journal, May 1897 (colour litho)
CHT196230 The Turco-Greek War, from Le Petit Journal, May 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The 42nd Highlanders at Corunna, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373570 The 42nd Highlanders at Corunna, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

The volunteer cyclists at the fire, the meeting with the Alpine, to conquer Dosso Casina and Dosso Remit (colour litho)
2815804 The volunteer cyclists at the fire, the meeting with the Alpine, to conquer Dosso Casina and Dosso Remit (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Italian army is on the march, the unjust border disappears, the emblems of the enemy fall (colour litho)
2815757 The Italian army is on the march, the unjust border disappears, the emblems of the enemy fall (colour litho) by Beltrame

Soldier among Soldiers (colour litho)
2809063 Soldier among Soldiers (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier among the soldiers)

At the Valle Inferno pass, a platoon of Alpini, after a heroic fight, tears a trench... (colour litho)
2815760 At the Valle Inferno pass, a platoon of Alpini, after a heroic fight, tears a trench... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Christian Amazon, with her Invincible Target, alias, the Focus of Genial Rays, or Dian of the Rushes
2562138 The Christian Amazon, with her Invincible Target, alias, the Focus of Genial Rays, or Dian of the Rushes, to much for 300, 000, Infidels, 1787 (engraving) by English School

Our Fleet in the Sea of Marmora, Musketry Drill, "Prepare to receive Cavalry!"(engraving)
1590133 Our Fleet in the Sea of Marmora, Musketry Drill, " Prepare to receive Cavalry!" (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arrest of Louis XVI (1754-93) at Varennes, 22nd June 1791 (coloured engraving)
CHT211706 The Arrest of Louis XVI (1754-93) at Varennes, 22nd June 1791 (coloured engraving) by Bulthuis, Jan (1750-1801) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Dutch

The Prince of Orange at the Battle of Waterloo, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl
STC88722 The Prince of Orange at the Battle of Waterloo, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

British Sailors Boarding a Man of War, engraved by Fry and Sutherland, from Historic
STC88700 British Sailors Boarding a Man of War, engraved by Fry and Sutherland, from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian War, 3 January 1871 (coloured engraving)
5998696 Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian War, 3 January 1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print published by Pellerin & Cie)

Soldiers of the Belgian army (colour litho)
5235834 Soldiers of the Belgian army (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Bayonets: A Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice" In the midst of a snowy landscape, the Coldstream Guards proudly display their bayonets on a Christmas and New Year card. These sharp blades have witnessed countless battles throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of warfare. One such momentous event was The Somme in 1916, where the Coldstreamers fearlessly charged into battle alongside their fellow guardsmen. Bayonets gleaming under the sun's rays, they exemplified bravery amidst chaos. The piercing steel also played a pivotal role during World War I's trench warfare. In treacherous night attacks, British soldiers armed with bayonets fought valiantly against enemy forces to gain ground inch by inch. Looking back further in time, we find ourselves at the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War in 1854. Bayonet-wielding troops clashed fiercely as they defended their positions against overwhelming odds. Across different eras and conflicts, bayonets remained steadfast companions to British soldiers. At Loos, brave territorial troops charged forward with unwavering determination while brandishing these lethal weapons. Even iconic moments like "Capture of the Eagle" at Waterloo were immortalized on canvas; depicting soldiers thrusting their bayonets towards victory amid chaotic scenes of war. Bayonets not only symbolize Britain's military might but also represent strong alliances forged over centuries. Scotland and France stand united as old allies depicted in vibrant lithographs that pay homage to shared history and camaraderie. Venturing beyond European shores, we witness another historic encounter - The Battle of Isandlwana during the Zulu War. Here too, British soldiers found themselves relying on bayonets for survival as they stood firm against fierce Zulu warriors. Not limited to traditional battlefields alone, even within city limits did these formidable weapons serve a purpose.