Helmet Collection

"Unyielding Protection: The Heroic Helmet in History and Art" From the valiant fireman rescuing a girl from the engulfing flames to the mighty warriors of ancient times

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire

Hermes, 1886. Artist: Jonnard
Hermes, 1886. The Greek god Hermes with winged helmet and sandals. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire. Date: 19th century

A Man in Armour, 1655. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606- 1669 ) Dutch painter and etcher. Helmet Cuirass Lance Shield Cloak Red Profile

Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
Miner at work with a drill underground (below the sea) in Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, which was just about to cease operation. Date: circa 1986

Police Officer London
Police officer on duty in London with a George Vi helmet plate Metropolitan Police

1991 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 14: Nigel Mansell, Williams FW14 Renault, gives Ayrton Senna a ride back to Parc Ferme at the end of the race during the British GP at Silverstone on July 14

BMW S1000RR
Car Photo Library The Bike Photo Library: BMW

Scotland forever, by Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, oil on canvas, 1881
Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, Lady Butler (1846-1933), Scotland forever, 1881, oil on canvas

The statue of Robert the Bruce, at the Bruce Monument at Bannockburn. This commemorates his 1314 victory over the English

Hannibal crossing the Alps with his army and elephants
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, descending into Italy after crossing the Alps with his army, including war elephants

Advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee, which is claimed to be the best

Amy Johnson - pioneering English pilot
Amy Johnson (later Mollison) CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia

German propaganda poster, WW1
German propaganda poster, encouraging women to work in the Home Army during the First World War, for example by working in munitions factories to make grenades for soldiers to use. Date: 1914-1918

Angels of Mons, cover design for piano music
Angels of Mons (Reve Mystique), cover design for solo piano music by Sydney C Baldock, inspired by rumours of angelic intervention in the fighting (Battle of Mons, Belgium)

Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806

APOLLO 11: BUZZ ALDRIN. Astronaut Edwin Buzz Aldrin standing on moon. Neil Armstrong and Eagle reflected in his visor
APOLLO 11: BUZZ ALDRIN. Astronaut Edwin Buzz Aldrin standing on moon. Armstrong and Eagle reflected in his visor, 20 July 1969

Hannibal / Naples Bust
HANNIBAL Carthaginian general, famous for his crossing of the Alps

Bismarck as Blacksmith
OTTO BISMARCK Prussian statesman, depicted as Smith of the Nation, handing a newly forged sword to Germania

Kaiser Wilhelm II, German Emperor, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, in uniform during the First World War. Postcard reproduction of a painting by Fischer. Date: 1914-1915

Ayrton Senna in McLaren MP4-5 at 1989 British Grand Prix
Ayrton Senna in the McLaren MP4-5 at 1989 British Grand Prix, Silverstone

Rocker & Rock Chic
Rebellious teenagers on a motorbike in Charlwood, Surrey. They are wearing their leathers, and the girl is swigging a bottle of shandy!

Brooklands Race Poster
A poster for the British equivalent of the Le Mans 24- hour race, the Brooklands Double-twelve hour race

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines. 20th century

WW2 greetings card, Corporal Joan Pearson
WW2 greetings card, Corporal J.D.M. Pearson, official war picture by Laura Knight, official war picture from the National Gallery

French uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars
French army uniforms: infantry 1814-1825, grenadier 1812-1815, and cavalry 1805-1812. Antique hand-colored print

A rock climber makes a first ascent of on the cliffs above the Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

1962 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JUNE 17: Jim Clark, Bruce McLaren, Innes Ireland, Maurice Trintignant and Carel Godin de Beaufort during the drivers briefing

Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot - pictured standing in front of her Gipsy Moth just before she undertook a 19-day solo flight to Australia

Ancient Roman costume from the time of the late Roman Republic -- warriors, legionnaires (infantry soldiers), a cavalryman, a centurion, an emperor in purple (red), an ensign bearer

Amelia Earhart, pioneering aviator, with plane
Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937), American pioneering aviator, standing in front of her plane. Date: circa 1930s

VIETNAM WAR, 1966. Members of the 101st Airborne Division moving across a rice field in search of Viet Cong. Photograph, 23 January 1966

MICKEY MANTLE (1931-1995). American baseball player. As a member of the New York Yankees, tossing his bat aside and beginning his trot around the bases after hitting his 500th career home run off of

Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/5B, retired with a puncture Mexican GP, Mexico City, 24 June 1990

1973 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JULY 29: Jackie Stewart during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on July 29, 1973 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Royal Engineer with messenger dog, France, WW1
A Royal Engineer reading a message brought by a messenger dog by swimming a canal, near Nieppe Wood, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War
Greek hero Achilles dragging Hectors body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greeks holding the pass of Thermopylae, 480 BC
Greeks under Leonidas holding off the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, 480 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Queens Own Corps of Guides
A British Officer (Captain) of the Queens Own Corps of Guides. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

White water rafting, Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

The Continence of Scipio, c.1706 (oil on canvas)
5860855 The Continence of Scipio, c.1706 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 140--182 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Queen Boudicca inciting the Britons to revolt
Queen Boudicca of the Iceni tribe inciting the Britons to revolt against Roman domination. circa 60 AD

Norton Motorbike, winner of 28 TT Races
Norton Motorbike - winner of 28 TT Races, September 1952. 1952

1984 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Elio de Angelis, Lotus 95T Renault, in the pits with Gerard Ducarouge and Peter Warr during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 22, 1984 in Brands Hatch

Sir Donald Cameron, Governor of Tanganyika
Sir Donald Charles Cameron (1872-1948), Governor of Tanganyika (now Tanzania), seen here at Kigoma on 8 September 1928. He served as Governor from 1925 to 1931

German postcard, Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg, WW1
German propaganda postcard, Germanys Pride, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg standing side by side in uniform during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

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"Unyielding Protection: The Heroic Helmet in History and Art" From the valiant fireman rescuing a girl from the engulfing flames to the mighty warriors of ancient times, helmets have long symbolized courage and protection. In Jonnard's 1886 masterpiece "Hermes, " we witness a heroic fireman donning his helmet as he fearlessly rushes into danger, embodying bravery in its purest form. Rembrandt van Rijn's captivating painting "A Man in Armour" transports us back to 1655, where an armored figure stands tall with his helmet gleaming under the sunlight. This timeless depiction reminds us of the indomitable spirit that resides within those who wear such headgear. Fast forward to the adrenaline-fueled British Grand Prix of 1991, where speed and precision merge with safety. As racers zoom past at breakneck speeds on their BMW S1000RR motorcycles, their helmets serve as both shields against potential disaster and symbols of unwavering determination. In Geevor Tin Mine, Cornwall, a miner emerges from darkness wearing a sturdy helmet adorned with marks of resilience earned through years spent beneath unforgiving earth. His unwavering commitment echoes that of countless miners who rely on this essential piece of equipment for their daily survival. The streets of London come alive with authority as police officers patrol diligently while sporting their trusty helmets. These guardians ensure order prevails amidst chaos—a testament to how these protective headpieces empower individuals to uphold justice. Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's oil painting "Scotland Forever" captures a pivotal moment in history when Scottish soldiers charge fearlessly towards victory during battle—helmets shining brightly amidst swirling chaos. Their unyielding resolve is mirrored by Robert the Bruce's statue at Bannockburn Monument—an enduring tribute to Scotland's indomitable spirit throughout centuries. Even Hannibal himself knew the significance of protecting his troops' heads as they crossed the treacherous Alps, elephants and all.