Darmes Collection

Belfort, France - La Place d armes, l Hotel de Ville, Castle and Lion of Belfort sculpture by Frederic Bartholdi. Date: circa 1910s

Woman Fencing 1930
Eleanor Macdonald, the only woman to whom the degree of Maitre d Armes de l Academie d Epee de Paris has been awarded, shows us how attractive breeches can be

Place d'Armes - Salins-les-Bains (Salins), Eastern France
Place d'Armes (now Place des Allies et de la Resistance) - Salins-les-Bains (Salins), a commune in the Jura department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region, Eastern France. Date: circa 1920s

Faisceau d armes du Temps des Dernieres Croisades, D apres les reconstitutions du Musee d artillerie (engraving)
6020821 Faisceau d armes du Temps des Dernieres Croisades, D apres les reconstitutions du Musee d artillerie (engraving) by French School

Faisceau d armes d un chef de l epoque merovingienne, avec francisque, framee, glaive et baudrier
6020820 Faisceau d armes d un chef de l epoque merovingienne, avec francisque, framee, glaive et baudrier, d apres la sepulture de Pouan, Aube

Busy workshops of modern Belgium that betoken outstanding commercial energy (b / w photo)
6008294 Busy workshops of modern Belgium that betoken outstanding commercial energy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chief Herald of Arms, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

French Herald of Arms, Roi d Armes, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye, Saint-Denis embroidered in gold on the sleeves

Caen, Tour des Gens d armes (colour photo)
2803508 Caen, Tour des Gens d armes (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caen, Tour des Gens d armes)

Gendarme or man of arms in suit of armour, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph a figure in a contemporary manuscript in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 89 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Sergent d armes or serjeant-at-arms with ceremonial mace, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph after a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VI 149 from Le

Heralds or officers of arms, 15th century
Heralds or officers of arms, herauts ou officiers d armes, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleurs-de-lis and carry ensigns with the arms of France

The English Volunteers at Ghent, Open-Air Festival in the Place d Armes (engraving)
1588918 The English Volunteers at Ghent, Open-Air Festival in the Place d Armes (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Volunteers at Ghent)

Grand Industrial Exhibition for Canada (engraving)
1097088 Grand Industrial Exhibition for Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Industrial Exhibition for Canada)

Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho)
964254 Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches on Her Majestys Route (engraving)
1101406 Sketches on Her Majestys Route (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on Her Majestys Route)

The Place d Armes, Montreal (engraving)
3654179 The Place d Armes, Montreal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Place d Armes, Montreal)

Coustillier ou Guisarmier de la suite d un Homme d Armes, Fin Du XIVe Siecle (coloured engraving)
2794118 Coustillier ou Guisarmier de la suite d un Homme d Armes, Fin Du XIVe Siecle (coloured engraving) by French School

Faisceau d armes, D apres la tapisserie de Bayeux, Reconstitutions du Musee d artillerie (engraving)
6020824 Faisceau d armes, D apres la tapisserie de Bayeux, Reconstitutions du Musee d artillerie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faisceau d armes)

The British Association of Science at Montreal, Canada (engraving)
1622736 The British Association of Science at Montreal, Canada (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hasta su abuelo! Jusqu a son aieul!, Les genealogistes et les rois d armes ont tourne la tete a ce pauvre Annibal il n
3629478 Hasta su abuelo! Jusqu a son aieul!, Les genealogistes et les rois d armes ont tourne la tete a ce pauvre Annibal il n est pas le seul (engraving) by French School

Sketches in Havana (engraving)
2771826 Sketches in Havana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Havana)

Hommes d armes d Italie (colour litho)
2796769 Hommes d armes d Italie (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hommes d armes d Italie)

Tour des Gens d Armes, Caen, Calvados (chromolitho)
974667 Tour des Gens d Armes, Caen, Calvados (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour des Gens d Armes, Caen, Calvados)

Effigie des sergents d armes de Philippe-Auguste qui gardaient le pont de Bouvines
963498 Effigie des sergents d armes de Philippe-Auguste qui gardaient le pont de Bouvines, a Sainte-Catherine du Val des Escoliers (engraving) by French School

Faisceau d armes carlovingiennes, d apres la reconstitution du Musee d artillerie (engraving)
6020797 Faisceau d armes carlovingiennes, d apres la reconstitution du Musee d artillerie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trompette du Roi, Herault d Armes, Commencement Du XVe Siecle (coloured engraving)
2794113 Trompette du Roi, Herault d Armes, Commencement Du XVe Siecle (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trompette du Roi, Herault d Armes)

Belfort, Place d Armes et Chateau (colour photo)
2803893 Belfort, Place d Armes et Chateau (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belfort, Place d Armes et Chateau)

Bordeaux (engraving)
3653836 Bordeaux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bordeaux. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Mauritius - Port Louis - Queen Street from Place dArmes. Date: circa 1909

A Fencing Academy In 18Th Century Paris. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

La Place d Armes, Vendome Commune, France. Date: 1900s

Montreal
1859: The Place d Armes, as seen from the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec Province. The bank of Montreal left and the City Bank right

Montreal Square
1859: The Bank of Montreal under construction, Place d Armes, as seen from the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec Province. (Photo by William England/London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

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La Place d Armes, Calais, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

13th Century French
A bourgeois couple, a lady of the court, a manservant and a sergent d armes pass in the street before la Grande Chartreuse de Paris

Quebec / Place D armes
Quebec: Place d Armes

British Supply Wagons
The war has just begun - and the British troops are already hungry. Supplies on the way to the Front pass through the Place d Armes at Albert (Somme) watched by locals

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"Darmes: A Journey Through History and Heritage" Step into the enchanting town of Belfort, France, where history comes alive at every corner. La Place d'armes stands proudly as a testament to the city's rich past, surrounded by architectural marvels like the majestic Hôtel de Ville and the imposing Castle. As you stroll through its cobblestone streets, immerse yourself in the captivating world of fencing with a glimpse into a vintage photograph capturing a fierce woman fencer from 1930. Venturing further east to Salins-les-Bains (Salins), Eastern France, discover another charming Place d'Armes that exudes an undeniable allure. Here, time seems to stand still amidst its picturesque surroundings. Travel across borders to Wallonia, Belgium and be awestruck by the magnificent Castle of Veves - an architectural gem that whispers tales of ancient nobility. Delve into historical engravings showcasing weaponry from different eras; witness the Faisceau d'armes du Temps des Dernières Croisades meticulously reconstructed by experts at Musée d'Artillerie. Transport yourself back even further in time to an era of Merovingian chiefs adorned with franciscan axes and swords - all brought to life through sepulchral reenactments at Pouan's Museum of Artillery. Marvel at modern-day Belgium's bustling workshops that reflect their outstanding commercial energy; captured beautifully in black-and-white photography. Explore heraldry during Napoleon's reign with Chief Herald of Arms or delve deeper into French history with Roi d'Armes from 1720. Caen beckons you towards Tour des Gens d’armes - a vibrant burst of color amidst medieval architecture. Finally, travel back centuries ago as you encounter a gallant gendarme clad in armor from the 15th century or witness serjeants-at-arms in ceremonial attire, guarding their realms with unwavering loyalty.