Bravely Collection

SMUGGLER
Though technically criminals, smugglers are often popular heroes, as is this fellow, Will Watch the Smuggler Bold who will die bravely in a fight with the revenue men

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

British soldiers bravely removing boxes of ammunition to avoid enemy fire during the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (litho)
3252912 British soldiers bravely removing boxes of ammunition to avoid enemy fire during the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW2, Jackie Saves An Airman
This illustration shows Jackie, a fictional WW2 lady of the Emergency Mobile Canteen Corps, bravely pulling a British airman away from his flaming wreck of a plane. Date: circa 1940s

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - 200 USAF Aircraft shot down
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Celebrating the shooting down of 200 US Aircraft - Fight bravely for the Victorious Glory'. Date: circa mid-1970s

"Shot one officer, who still held bravely on"(engraving)
2780440 " Shot one officer, who still held bravely on" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Shot one officer)

The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving)
1051204 The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of an Auto-Motor Car)

The Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898, the First Charge of the Dervishes (litho)
1063673 The Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898, the First Charge of the Dervishes (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Omdurman)

With All Their Banners Bravely Spread, And All Their Armour Flashing High (engraving)
1105799 With All Their Banners Bravely Spread, And All Their Armour Flashing High (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Easter Greetings postcard - Faith hanging on to her belief
circa 1905

WWI - bravery of Naik Darwan Sing Negi earns him a Victoria
Naik Darwan Sing Negi, of the 1st Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles, bravely leads a bayonet charge. He was amongst the first Indians to be awarded a Victoria Cross. Date: 23/24 November 1914

SOPHIA TAKES ARMS / SERBIA
19-year old Sophia Iovanovich takes up arms against the Turks, along with her fiance (standing behind her), and fights bravely Date: November 1912

Stanislas Maillard Bravely Climbing On A Plank Over The Dry Moat Surrounding The Fortress To Accept From One Of The Soldiers Launays " Capitulation" Of The Bastille

Behind the Orange River intrenchments
Stereoscopic card captioned: Behind the Orange River intrenchments [sic] holding back the bravely advancing Boers - S. Africa

Three schoolboys on desert island vanquish a rhinoceros
Three schoolboys on desert island bravely vanquish a rhinoceros using their makeshift bows and arrows. Date: 1898

Chicago University
While not in the Ivy League, Chicago University seeks bravely to provide its students with a suitably academic ambiance. Date: 1916

Packing Poppies
Packing artifical poppies of linen or silk, at the British Legion, for Remembrance Day, in memory of those who so bravely gave their lives during World War One. Date: 1940

Making Poppies
Making artifical poppies of linen or silk, at the British Legion, for Remembrance Day, in memory of those who so bravely gave their lives during World War One. Date: 1940

Bayard at Minturno
During the French campaign against the Spanish in Italy, the Chevalier BAYARD bravely holds the bridge of Garillan against the enemy. Date: 1501

Parisians Go to Premiere
Bravely, Parisians make the best of things despite the shortages caused by war : here they arrive for a fashionable premiere by any means available to them

Louis in Paris - 2
Louis bravely returns to Paris where he is enthusiastically welcomed to the Hotel de Ville by Bailly, the mayor and by the citizens of Paris

Louis in Paris
Louis bravely returns to Paris where he is welcomed enthusiastically by the people and greeted by Bailly, mayor of Paris

Brave Swiss Miss
During the Schwabenkrieg (war with Swabia) a little Swiss miss, bearer of a petition to emperor Maximilian, answers back bravely at badgering courtiers

Battle of Otumba 1520
At the battle of OTUMBA, Cortes bravely encourages his men, aided by TLASCALANS (enemies of the Aztecs). Although outnumbered, victory is theirs

Siege of Tournai
SIEGE OF TOURNAI - Marlborough attacks the town, bravely defended by de Surville : after 56 days it is forced to surrender

Twin puppies follow rabbit into burrow
Twin puppies, Snip and Snap, bravely follow the rabbit and enter a dark burrow

Anne De Beaujeu
ANNE DE BEAUJEU (or DE FRANCE) daughter of Louis XI, regent during the minority of her brother Charles VIII, ruling firmly, bravely and wisely

World War I / Naik Darwan
Naik Darwan Sing Negi, of the 1st Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles, bravely leads a bayonet charge. He was amongst the first Indians to be awarded a Victoria Cross

Otis Hydraulic Lift
Two ladies bravely enter an OTIS hydraulic lift, which the operator will cause to descend by hauling on the rope, the weight of the lift being counterbalanced with water

Events / War / Anglo-French
French admiral Lamothe-Piquet, to protect a convoy at Martinique, engages six English ships so bravely that the English congratulate him

Ramesses Ii / Kadesh Bttle
Ramses II at the battle of Kadesh against the Hittites under Muwatallis; though the result was a stalemate, Ramesses himself fought bravely

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"Bravely Defying the Odds: Tales of Courage and Resilience" In a world filled with uncertainty, there are individuals who choose to embrace bravery as their guiding light. From daring smugglers navigating treacherous paths to Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg standing strong alongside her family, these stories remind us that courage knows no bounds. During the dark days of World War II, Jackie Saves An Airman showcased the unwavering determination to save lives amidst chaos. Meanwhile, a Vietnamese Patriotic Poster proudly displayed the triumph over adversity by shooting down 200 USAF aircraft - a testament to their indomitable spirit. An engraving depicting an officer holding on bravely despite being wounded reminds us that true valor lies in never giving up. Similarly, The Story of an Auto-Motor Car engraving illustrates how even machines can display bravery when faced with challenges. The Battle of Omdurman litho captures the first charge of the Dervishes, where warriors fearlessly charged into battle. With All Their Banners Bravely Spread and All Their Armour Flashing High showcases soldiers' unwavering commitment to their cause. Even in times of celebration like Easter Greetings postcard - Faith hanging on to her belief - we witness bravery through faith's resilience against doubt. In WWI, Naik Darwan Sing Negi's extraordinary acts earned him Victoria Cross recognition for his unmatched bravery on the battlefield. Sophia Takes Arms in Serbia exemplifies women stepping forward fearlessly during times of conflict. Behind Orange River intrenchments reveals soldiers defending their positions valiantly against all odds. These tales serve as reminders that within each individual lies untapped reservoirs of strength and courage waiting to be unleashed when called upon. Bravery is not limited by circumstance or background; it is a choice made every day by those who refuse to succumb to fear.