Defensive Collection (page 12)

Targe (Shield), Italy, 1580 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Targe (Shield), Italy, 1580/1600

Gorget, France, 1590 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Gorget, France, 1590/1600

Pair of Stirrups, Flanders, 19th century (?) in 16th century European style

Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Flanders, c. 1520 with modern restorations. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Flanders, c. 1520 with modern restorations

Fingered Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Flanders, c. 1600 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Fingered Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Flanders, c. 1600/20

Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Flanders, c. 1520 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Flanders, c. 1520/30

Pair of Fingered Gauntlets, Flanders, c. 1520. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Fingered Gauntlets, Flanders, c. 1520

Shaffron, Flanders, c. 1510 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Shaffron, Flanders, c. 1510/20

Burgonet with Falling Buffe possibly from an Armor of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, Greenwich, c. 1555

Pikeman Armor for an Officer, Greenwich, 1625 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Pikeman Armor for an Officer, Greenwich, 1625/30

Spider Helmet, England, 1650 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Spider Helmet, England, 1650/1700

Funerary Close Helmet, England, 1600 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Close Helmet, England, 1600/1700

Comb Morion, France, 1570. Creator: Unknown
Comb Morion, France, 1570

Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Flanders, c. 1500 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Flanders, c. 1500/20

Zischagge (Helmet), Flanders, 1620 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Zischagge (Helmet), Flanders, 1620/30

Sub-Antarctic / Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) flying away with egg stolen from a Royal penguin colony (Eudyptes schlegeli), Macquarie Island, Australian Territory. December

Golden damsel (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) male aggressively defends his territory on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) on reef, waving anemones (Triactis sp.) in its claws, North Pacific, Hawaii, USA

Interior of Breastworks on Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Interior of Breastworks on Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 38 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Interior View of the Confederate Line, May 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Interior View of the Confederate Line, May 1865. Albumen print, pl. 86 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, May 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, May 1865. Albumen print, pl. 83 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Three First Traverses on Land End, Fort Fisher, North Carolina, January 1865. The Union army recaptured the fort from the Confederates. Albumen print, pl

The Pulpit, Fort Fisher, N. C. January 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
The Pulpit, Fort Fisher, N.C. January 1865. Union troops at Fort Fisher not long after it had been recaptured from the Confederate army. Albumen print, pl

Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base)
1195293 Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base) by Faguays, Pierre le (1892-1935); 52.1x70.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faguays)

The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort
1767430 The U.S.S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort Monroe in the Background (oil on board) by Buttersworth, James E

The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching)
986243 The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching) by Paillou, Peter (c.1720-90) (after); 52.8x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hedgehog)

Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas)
985113 Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 61x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Mask, A Romance. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945)

Defensive, Ligne de Combat Derriere les Tranchees-Abris (coloured photo)
3623494 Defensive, Ligne de Combat Derriere les Tranchees-Abris (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defensive)

Exterior view of the Porta Prenestina or Nevia, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384899 Exterior view of the Porta Prenestina or Nevia, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte Prenestine ou Nevia)

The old Porta Nomentana, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384895 The old Porta Nomentana, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Porta Pinciana, closed, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384893 The Porta Pinciana, closed, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte Pinciane)

The Vatican Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384907 The Vatican Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plundering Cossacks are surprised by Hungarian troops in a Hungarian village (litho)
978963 Plundering Cossacks are surprised by Hungarian troops in a Hungarian village (litho) by Hungarian School, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Barnaby Rudge Sr, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465599 Barnaby Rudge Sr, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Comic postcard, A blow on the Hindenburg Line, WW1 - a satirical comment on the German defensive position on the Western Front, showing a German soldier with a line of washing. Date: circa 1916-1917

Vintage 19th century photograph: Pyramid of Cestius. The Porta San Paolo (San Paolo Gate) is one of the southern gates in the 3rd-century Aurelian Walls of Rome, Italy

Vintage 19th century photograph: Hahnen Gate, Hahnentor, Cologne, Germany

Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Po Fume, c
2919735 Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Po Fume, c.1635-40 (pen & ink on paper in bound volume) by Oddi, Muzio (1569-1639) (circle of); 35x24 cm; The University of St

The Schwabentor Freiburg im Breisgau Germany
19th century vintage photograph: The Schwabentor (English Swabian Gate), also called Obertor in the Middle Ages, is the more recent of the two remaining city gates of the medieval defensive wall of

Rheinstein Castle, River Rhine Germany, late 19th century

Rome - mouth of the Roman Great Sewer or Cloaca Maxima
Rome - the mouth of the Roman Great Sewer or Cloaca Maxima where it empties into the river Tiber. Vintage 19th century photograph

Boats in harbour and view over town, Castellamare, Italy
Boats in the harbour and view over the town, Castellamare, Italy. Vintage 19th century photograph

Beach and headland at Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire
View of the beach and headland at Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire. Vintage 19th century photograph

North Wall, Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel, Holy Land C. 1930
North Wall, Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel, Holy Land c.1930

Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Holy Land, Palestine, Israel, Bonf
Vintage 19th century photograph: Pedestrian traffic walking through the Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Holy Land, Palestine, Israel, Bonfils studio

A Wagon Train formed into a Corral on the Oregon Trail, 1869 (litho)
PNP268174 A Wagon Train formed into a Corral on the Oregon Trail, 1869 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Walls of the Alcazaba (photo)
KW274203 Walls of the Alcazaba (photo) by Spanish School; Malaga, Spain; (add.info.: Moorish fortification built between c08th and c11th; ); Spanish, out of copyright

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"Defensive: A Glimpse into Nature's Protective Strategies" Spitfires over Forth: Witness the majestic Spitfires soaring through the skies, a symbol of England's defensive prowess during World War II. Bamburgh Castle and dunes near Bamburgh village, Northumberland: Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this ancient castle stands as a testament to centuries fortifications. Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Leuchars: Marvel at the sleek and powerful Typhoon fighter jet, ready to defend the skies with its advanced technology and formidable capabilities. Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex: Step back in time as you enjoy a drink within the walls of this historic tower that once served as protection against potential invaders. Black Rhinoceros charging in Etosha N. P. , Namibia: Witness nature's ultimate defense mechanism as an adult male rhino charges forward to protect its territory from any potential threats. Nile crocodile on shore of Mara River with open jaws: Behold the fearsome sight of a Nile crocodile basking on the riverbank, showcasing its impressive defensive display with wide-open jaws. Aleppo Citadel - Gatehouse and Entrance in Syria: Explore the ancient fortress that has stood tall for centuries, safeguarding Aleppo against countless invasions throughout history. Glenveagh Castle in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal: Discover Ireland's enchanting castle nestled by Lake Lough Beagh—an architectural marvel built to withstand external forces while offering breathtaking views. Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. : Delicate yet resilient, this purple foxglove plant showcases nature's own defense mechanisms through its toxic properties—a reminder that beauty can often be protective too. Inflated spotted porcupinefish in Maui, Hawaii.