Female Soldiers Collection

Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho)
7181631 Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army)

Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho)
7153969 Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby)

Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho)
7185795 Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho) by English School

The Spirit of Chivalry, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
BAL8021 The Spirit of Chivalry, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 125.8x84.8 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

British army medics bandaging a dogs paw in the trenches, World War I (litho)
7149431 British army medics bandaging a dogs paw in the trenches, World War I (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

British soldiers of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho)
7153967 British soldiers of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho)
6032036 King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215)

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

Portrait of Robert the Bruce (engraving)
819376 Portrait of Robert the Bruce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert I, popularly known as Robert the Bruce, King of Scots from 1306 to 1329)

African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b / w photo)
1720216 African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Peleliu battle, september 15)

The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho)
2777534 The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Soldiers)

Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving)
3646316 Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer)

Mr Edwin J Bretts Collection of Armour at the Tudor Exhibition (engraving)
1626728 Mr Edwin J Bretts Collection of Armour at the Tudor Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the anniversary of the Battle of Ortigara, the pilgrimage of more than six thousand Alpine... (colour litho)
2809213 On the anniversary of the Battle of Ortigara, the pilgrimage of more than six thousand Alpine... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The War of Prodigies (Colour Litho)
2808551 The War of Prodigies (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War of Prodigies. An alpine corvee at three thousand meters)

Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho)
2778273 Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Alpine Drums)

Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972944 Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries)

Richard the Lionheart (colour litho)
2775125 Richard the Lionheart (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard the Lionheart)

Armour of the 16th Century (coloured engraving)
972910 Armour of the 16th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armour of the 16th Century)

Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177606 Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army)

Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman
3056352 Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a Pikeman wearing armor); © Don Troiani

World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177600 World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II US M1 steel helmet with painted insignia of the 11th Engineer Battalion)

WW2 Volga Tartar Volunteers armshield, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177607 WW2 Volga Tartar Volunteers armshield, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volga Tartar Volunteers cloth armshield)

Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer
3056353 Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a musketeer with a matchlock musket wearing armor)

The captain of the blacks. 1350-1300 BC
7145260 The captain of the blacks. 1350-1300 BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: The captain of the blacks)

Prayer by Antonio Giacomini for the Battle of Pisa. Detail. Painting by Giorgio Vasari and his studio (1511-1574)
BEN5476878 Prayer by Antonio Giacomini for the Battle of Pisa. Detail. Painting by Giorgio Vasari and his studio (1511-1574), 1565. 16th century Italian mannerism

Franklin Roosevelt and General John Pershing on Armistice Day, USA, 1936 (b/w photo)
5858564 Franklin Roosevelt and General John Pershing on Armistice Day, USA, 1936 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S)

A Crusader Battle (oil on canvas)
6867099 A Crusader Battle (oil on canvas) by Calza, Antonio (1653-1725); 94.2x127.5 cm; Private Collection

Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton
3780361 Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton; (add.info.: Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton, wearing a doublet and full armour complete with shield and sword particular to his knighthood. Dates unknown: approx)

The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
3900541 The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans)
3780366 Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans); (add.info.: Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans) in traditional Lorraine country dress with wimple hat

Italian military costume from 15th century
3780443 Italian military costume from 15th century; (add.info.: Italian military costume from 15th century - rear view. Wearing gold decorated breastplate and helmet with a feather in it)

Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust
XAM77561 Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust, from an unpublished book glorifying the Emperors chivalric deeds, c.1515 (woodcut) by Durer or Duerer

Traditional Japanese theatre: three men-at-arms threaten a male and a female character, 1900 (illustration)
7202904 Traditional Japanese theatre: three men-at-arms threaten a male and a female character, 1900 (illustration) by Arai

Sir Richard de Vernon - costume from 15th century
3780437 Sir Richard de Vernon - costume from 15th century; (add.info.: Sir Richard Vernon (d. 1451) - costume from 15th century

Gaston de Foix - male costume of 15th century
3780420 Gaston de Foix - male costume of 15th century; (add.info.: Gaston de Foix, Duke of Nemours (1489 - 1512) - French male costume of 15th century

French Noble man - costume of 14th century
3780402 French Noble man - costume of 14th century; (add.info.: French Noble man - costume of 14th century. Pictured kneeling in prayer position)

Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg
3780377 Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg; (add.info.: Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor, shown atop a horse which wears elaborately decorated caparison armour)

Military costume, Knight - 14th century
3780444 Military costume, Knight - 14th century; (add.info.: Military costume, Knight - 14th century. Wearing red cloak over full steel armour with chanmail, helmet, shoes with attached spikes)

Aubrey de Vere - male costume of 13th century
3780416 Aubrey de Vere - male costume of 13th century; (add.info.: Aubrey de Vere (1163-1214), 2nd Earl of Oxford and Lord Great Chamberlain of England - male costume of 13th century

French knight - male costume of 14th century
3780372 French knight - male costume of 14th century; (add.info.: French knight - male costume of 14th century, shown atop a horse wearing yellow caparison, knight with full armour)

Russian solider with his horse, 1885 (engraving)
IND388214 Russian solider with his horse, 1885 (engraving) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; Image/Index

The Erzurum Offensive (Poster), 1916 (chromolitho)
FIA5403479 The Erzurum Offensive (Poster), 1916 (chromolitho) by Anonymous; 42x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Death of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (coloured engraving)
3646259 Death of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Charles the Bold)

The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho)
FIA5403540 The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho) by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); 51x71 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Tournoi (Moyen age) - Tournament of mounted knights - Anonymous - 1840 - Colour lithograph - 20, 3x30
FIA5396350 Tournoi (Moyen age) - Tournament of mounted knights - Anonymous - 1840 - Colour lithograph - 20, 3x30, 5 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving)
LRI4676802 Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Battle of Magenta on June 5)

First page of the history of King Juan I of Castile (1358-90) Chronicle of the Kings of Castile by Pedro Lopez de Ayala
IND113625 First page of the history of King Juan I of Castile (1358-90) Chronicle of the Kings of Castile by Pedro Lopez de Ayala (1332-1407) (engraving)

"Apres la bataille"(After the battle) Allegorie de la guerre, un guerrier tue
FIA5326094 " Apres la bataille" (After the battle) Allegorie de la guerre, un guerrier tue. Peinture de Francesco Giuseppe Casanova (1727-1802) Mikhail Kroshitsky Art Museum

The Armed Knight (engraving)
3646508 The Armed Knight (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armed Knight. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo
IND244309 Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo by Spanish School; Iglesia de Santiago, Funes, Navarra

Il Pecorone: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer (litho)
7182493 Il Pecorone: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer)

Tarquin le Superbe (mort en 495 avant JC) - The expulsion of Tarquin and his family from Rome - Master of Marradi
FIA5398232 Tarquin le Superbe (mort en 495 avant JC) - The expulsion of Tarquin and his family from Rome - Master of Marradi (Maestro di Marradi) (active 1470-1513) - Late 15th cen

Expulsion of the Sforzas from Milan (engraving)
7173363 Expulsion of the Sforzas from Milan (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expulsion of the Sforzas from Milan)

Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving)
7173335 Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800)

Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho)
7148546 Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Galahad helping his father, Sir Lancelot, fight twenty knights, before disappearing into the forest without saying
3619730 Sir Galahad helping his father, Sir Lancelot, fight twenty knights, before disappearing into the forest without saying who he was, from Lancelot du Lac, c.1490 (vellum) by Verard

Portrait of King Philip II of Spain (1527-98) (oil on canvas)
IND67805 Portrait of King Philip II of Spain (1527-98) (oil on canvas) by Pantoja de la Cruz, Juan (1551-1608); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Charlemagnes knights setting off to fight the Saracens, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A
IND325868 Charlemagnes knights setting off to fight the Saracens, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1499 (hand-coloured print) by French School

"Alexander Nevsky"Scene de bataille a l epoque d Alexandre Nevski (1220-1263)
FIA5385459 " Alexander Nevsky" Scene de bataille a l epoque d Alexandre Nevski (1220-1263), duc de Novgorod - Pastel d Alexander Viktorovich Moravov (1878-1951) Dim 33x43

La lutte pour l etendard - The Fight for the Standard from The Battle of Anghiari par Leonardo Da Vinci, Follower
FIA5404499 La lutte pour l etendard - The Fight for the Standard from The Battle of Anghiari par Leonardo Da Vinci, Follower

Historiated initial B depicting two knights in battle, from Libre Verd, c. 1380 (vellum)
IND221379 Historiated initial B depicting two knights in battle, from Libre Verd, c.1380 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Archivo Municipal de Historia, Barcelona

La mort du roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede (1594-1632) dit le Grand ou le Lion du Nord, a la bataille de Lutzen
FIA5407902 La mort du roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede (1594-1632) dit le Grand ou le Lion du Nord, a la bataille de Lutzen

Count Berenguer III Raising the Standard of Barcelona on the Tower of Foix Castle, 1857 (oil on canvas)
IND125142 Count Berenguer III Raising the Standard of Barcelona on the Tower of Foix Castle, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y Carbo (Fortuny i Marsal)

Saint Jordi Altarpiece, detail showing the conquest of the City of Majorca by the army of James I, 1229
IND41456 Saint Jordi Altarpiece, detail showing the conquest of the City of Majorca by the army of James I, 1229 by Nisart, Pedro (15th century); Museo Diocesano de Mallorca, Spain; Index Fototeca

Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo
IND242396 Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo by Spanish School; Museo Diocesano de Siguenza, Guadalajara

Guerre de Quatre-Vingts Ans (revolte des Pays Bas ou revolte des gueux, 1468-1548)
FIA5401899 Guerre de Quatre-Vingts Ans (revolte des Pays Bas ou revolte des gueux, 1468-1548): la mise a sac d un village - The Sack of a Village - par Pieter Snayers(1592-1667) - Oil on wood

Saracens Landing in Crete, Abu Hafs orders the torching of his fleet, Fol
IND134608 Saracens Landing in Crete, Abu Hafs orders the torching of his fleet, Fol. 39r from Chapter III of the Madrid Skylitzes (vellum) by Byzantine School, (12th century); Biblioteca Nacional

Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Diego di Velasquez (1465-1524) (oil on canvas) (detail) (see 113574)
IND113576 Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Diego di Velasquez (1465-1524) (oil on canvas) (detail) (see 113574) by Spanish School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A
IND354804 Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A

A French forge of the 16th century, copy of a miniature from Chants royaux sur la Conception couronnee du Puy de Rouen
IND368817 A French forge of the 16th century, copy of a miniature from Chants royaux sur la Conception couronnee du Puy de Rouen (colour litho) by French School

Charlemagne fighting against the Saracens in Spain during the campaign to free the church at Santiago
IND325863 Charlemagne fighting against the Saracens in Spain during the campaign to free the church at Santiago, miniature from the Chroniques de France, printed by A

A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512)
IND368820 A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Index Fototeca

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) 1525 (oil on panel)
IND144081 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) 1525 (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo de la Ciudad, Mexico; Index Fototeca

Portrait of Philip III of Spain (1578-1621) 1621 (oil on canvas)
IND136730 Portrait of Philip III of Spain (1578-1621) 1621 (oil on canvas) by Gonzalez, Bartolome (1564-1627); Monasterio de la Encarnacion, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

King Louis IX (1214-70) and the Crusaders arriving at Carthage in 1270 (vellum)
IND244308 King Louis IX (1214-70) and the Crusaders arriving at Carthage in 1270 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Battle of Poitiers, depicting the Prince of Wales and King Jean of France, 1356, from Froissarts Chronicle
IND119215 Battle of Poitiers, depicting the Prince of Wales and King Jean of France, 1356, from Froissarts Chronicle, late 15th century (vellum) by French School

Don Alonso Perez de Guzman el Bueno (engraving)
IND277544 Don Alonso Perez de Guzman el Bueno (engraving) by Spanish School, (16th century); Calcografia Nacional, Madrid

Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in which the kings of Castile defeat the Almohads in 1212 (oil on canvas)
IND113650 Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in which the kings of Castile defeat the Almohads in 1212 (oil on canvas) by Halen, Francisco de Paula van (d.1887); Palacio del Senado, Madrid

Charlemagne and his paladins in battle against the Saracens, miniature from Charlemagne and his paladins (vellum)
IND325856 Charlemagne and his paladins in battle against the Saracens, miniature from Charlemagne and his paladins (vellum) by French School

St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis
IND364405 St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis, from the manuscript Grands Chroniques de France (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Musee Conde

The dramas of the air, the fall of a military biplane in the Centocelle camp, in Rome
2815394 The dramas of the air, the fall of a military biplane in the Centocelle camp, in Rome, and death of the two aeronauts (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Epic Fight At Col Della Berretta (colour litho)
2808645 The Epic Fight At Col Della Berretta (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Epic Fight At Col Della Berretta)

An episode of the battle of the 27, an Alpine volunteer who surprises and takes an Arab prisoner... (colour litho)
2808459 An episode of the battle of the 27, an Alpine volunteer who surprises and takes an Arab prisoner... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Trailblazers in History: Celebrating the Courageous Female Soldiers" In the annals of history, they have left an indelible mark, defying societal norms and proving their mettle on the battlefield. From the Royalist cavalry at the Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War in 1645 to African-American Marines fighting valiantly at the Battle of Peleliu in 1944, these women shattered stereotypes with unwavering determination. Even centuries ago, women like Archduke Maximilian's visit to an armourer or Mr Edwin J Bretts' collection of armor showcased their interest and involvement in military affairs. The coloured engravings depicting military habits from the 15th and 16th centuries further highlight their significant role throughout history. Notable figures such as Richard the Lionheart embodied bravery and leadership, inspiring countless female warriors who followed suit. Their stories echo through time alongside vivid depictions of armors from different eras - a testament to their resilience. The Snow Soldiers exemplify adaptability as they engaged enemy scouts while skiing across treacherous terrain. These fearless ski patrols demonstrated that gender was no barrier when it came to defending one's nation. From battles fought on distant shores to moments captured in black-and-white photographs like Franklin Roosevelt standing beside General John Pershing on Armistice Day in 1936, these images immortalize remarkable achievements by women who served with honor and distinction. As we commemorate these historical milestones today, let us remember and pay tribute to those bold heroines who paved the way for future generations of courageous female soldiers. Their legacy continues to inspire us all as we strive for equality both on and off the battlefield.