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Military Helmet Collection

"Unveiling the History

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: A Thai policeman, photographed in a natural environment, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)

A Thai policeman, photographed in a natural environment, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3570310 A Thai policeman, photographed in a natural environment, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Siam, Asia 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: 'Florence. Bartolini's Studio'. Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini's Studio in Florence

"Florence. Bartolini's Studio". Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini's Studio in Florence
3560748 "Florence. Bartolini's Studio". Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini's Studio in Florence. The photograph shows the sculpture "Pirro

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Equestrian monument to Victor Emanuel II, by Ettore Ferrari, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni

Equestrian monument to Victor Emanuel II, by Ettore Ferrari, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice
3558119 Equestrian monument to Victor Emanuel II, by Ettore Ferrari, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Ferrari)

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Album 'Ricordi di Guerra - Italo-Turca 1912-13, Italo-Austriaca 1915-16-17-19

Album "Ricordi di Guerra - Italo-Turca 1912-13, Italo-Austriaca 1915-16-17-19
3562650 Album "Ricordi di Guerra - Italo-Turca 1912-13, Italo-Austriaca 1915-16-17-19, Ines Emma Ferrara": Swiss army soldiers by Unknown photographer

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany

The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany
3570379 The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Regensburg, Germany 1890-1900 ca. Date of Artwork: 1370-1440 ca)

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: American soldiers in Place de la Concorde

American soldiers in Place de la Concorde
3567148 American soldiers in Place de la Concorde by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, Place de la Concorde, France 1944 Liberation of Paris)

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Two supervisors at the Grand National high hurdles in Liverpool

Two supervisors at the Grand National high hurdles in Liverpool
3572892 Two supervisors at the Grand National high hurdles in Liverpool by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Liverpool, Great Britain 1940 ca)

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Historic poster of 'Contea d'oro' Chianti. Museum of Grape and Wine, Villa de Poggioreale, Rufina

Historic poster of "Contea d'oro" Chianti. Museum of Grape and Wine, Villa de Poggioreale, Rufina. Rufina Villa di Poggioreale, Museum of Grape and Wine. Date of Photograph:1987

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Cuirassiers at Lyon

Cuirassiers at Lyon
3567237 Cuirassiers at Lyon by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Lyon, France 1930-1939 France, Third Republic, 1870-1940 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Some firemen at work with gas-masks and fire-plugs

Some firemen at work with gas-masks and fire-plugs. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: On location in a harbor, during the production of a film: ancient Romans aboard a military ship

On location in a harbor, during the production of a film: ancient Romans aboard a military ship Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Detail of the tomb of Guidarello Guidarelli, the warrior from Ravenna

Detail of the tomb of Guidarello Guidarelli, the warrior from Ravenna. It is now in the Pinacoteca Comunale in Ravenna Ravenna Funerary Monument High Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Distribution of the arms to a group of German soldiers engaged in an attack action

Distribution of the arms to a group of German soldiers engaged in an attack action. The photograph was taken during World War II in the Russia-Germany war. Russia. Date of Photograph:15/02/1943

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: In the region of Kharkov, in Ucraina, roads become muddy: a German soldier

In the region of Kharkov, in Ucraina, roads become muddy: a German soldier, driving a military vehicle, is covered with mud. The photograph was taken during World War II in the Russia-Germany war

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Group of soldiers carrying a wounded war during the First World War

Group of soldiers carrying a wounded war during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: A military lookout during the First World War

A military lookout during the First World War. Date of Photograph:08/1916

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Lorenzo De Medici, detail of the Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, marble

Lorenzo De Medici, detail of the Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, marble, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), New Sacristy, The Medicean Chapels, Florence Florence The Medicean Chapels

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Italian air-raid defence stationing in Tunisia during World War II

Italian air-raid defence stationing in Tunisia during World War II. Tunisia. Date of Photograph:02/1943 ca

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: World War I: Construction of a beard with reinforced concrete dome on Mount Krasji

World War I: Construction of a beard with reinforced concrete dome on Mount Krasji Slovenia Mount Krasji. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Group of generals during a rally during the First World War

Group of generals during a rally during the First World War. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Soldiers in bicycle travel a road lined with barbed wire during the First World War

Soldiers in bicycle travel a road lined with barbed wire during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Soldiers hidden in the bushes in a war zone during the First World War

Soldiers hidden in the bushes in a war zone during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Italian occupation of Tripolitania (Tarabulus): 29 September

Italian occupation of Tripolitania (Tarabulus): 29 September, 1911 Italian forces disembark at Tripoli and occupy the country Lybia Tripoli. Date of Photograph:1911

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Venice dominated, detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, Venice, Riva degli Schiavoni

Venice dominated, detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, Venice, Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice Venice Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Venice redeemed, detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, Venice, Riva degli Schiavoni

Venice redeemed, detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, Venice, Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice Venice Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: World War I: Launch Alpine on top of Black Mountain

World War I: Launch Alpine on top of Black Mountain Slovenia Black Mountain. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Interior of the cathedral of Innsbruck, or of the Franciscans

Interior of the cathedral of Innsbruck, or of the Franciscans. Four of the bronze statues representing characters in costum or in armour are collocated around Emperor Maximillian I's cenotaph

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Swiss Guards of the Vatican City

Swiss Guards of the Vatican City State of the Vatican City The Vatican Apostolic Palace, Sala Clementina (Hall of Clement VIII). Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Swiss guard of the Vatican

Swiss guard of the Vatican State of the Vatican City Palazzo Apostolico, Vatican. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Soldiers of the German army on the battlefield next to some anti-tank obstacles

Soldiers of the German army on the battlefield next to some anti-tank obstacles Europe. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: WWII: Italian soldier measures the firing angle with a goniometer

WWII: Italian soldier measures the firing angle with a goniometer Lybia. Date of Photograph:18/03/1943

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: WWII: French coastal batteries garrisoned by Italian soldiers

WWII: French coastal batteries garrisoned by Italian soldiers France Corsica. Date of Photograph:29/12/1942

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Coastal defense battery in operation during WWII

Coastal defense battery in operation during WWII Europe. Date of Photograph:08/08/1943

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: The Prince of Piedmont, Umberto II under the command of his Regiment

The Prince of Piedmont, Umberto II under the command of his Regiment. Date of Photograph:1941 ca

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Postcard commemorating the 93 Infantry Regiment Brigade Messina

Postcard commemorating the 93 Infantry Regiment Brigade Messina Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Postcard commemorating the 21 Infantry Regiment

Postcard commemorating the 21 Infantry Regiment Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: German soldier photographs the enemy front on the other side of the Reno

German soldier photographs the enemy front on the other side of the Reno Germany. Date of Photograph:1941 - 1945

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: WWII: Italian artillery in action during an attack on an enemy post

WWII: Italian artillery in action during an attack on an enemy post Europe. Date of Photograph:1942 - 1943

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Soldiers of the German army on the battlefield as they place the 'Friesian horses'

Soldiers of the German army on the battlefield as they place the "Friesian horses" Europe. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Soldier of the German army on the battlefield next to some anti-tank obstacles

Soldier of the German army on the battlefield next to some anti-tank obstacles Europe. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Battery in action during World War II

Battery in action during World War II. Africa. Date of Photograph:1940-1945

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Artillery of the Italian army, posted in a village in the Donetsk basin, in Russian

Artillery of the Italian army, posted in a village in the Donetsk basin, in Russian, during the offensive campaign of 1942-1943 Ukraine. Date of Photograph:1942 - 1943

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: WWII: Italian artillery troops in action against the retreating British columns at the North

WWII: Italian artillery troops in action against the retreating British columns at the North African front Africa. Date of Photograph:1942 - 1943

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: WWII: Italian antiaircraft defense, in a Mediterranean base, has just seen an enemy plane

WWII: Italian antiaircraft defense, in a Mediterranean base, has just seen an enemy plane Europe Mediterranean. Date of Photograph:01/06/1942

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Two Italian soldiers in action during WWII

Two Italian soldiers in action during WWII Europe. Date of Photograph:17/10/1942

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: WWII: camouflaged Italian artillery post

WWII: camouflaged Italian artillery post Africa. Date of Photograph:03/01/1942

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: WWII: large caliber weapons of the Italian Navy posted along the Italian coast

WWII: large caliber weapons of the Italian Navy posted along the Italian coast Europe. Date of Photograph:01/03/1943

Background imageMilitary Helmet Collection: Arrival of a French wounded-troop convoy. Three soldiers appear in the entrance of a car

Arrival of a French wounded-troop convoy. Three soldiers appear in the entrance of a car, while a third stands up near the train. France. Date of Photograph:1914 - 1918



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"Unveiling the History: The Military Helmet through Art and Time" Step into the intriguing world of military history as we explore the multifaceted significance of the military helmet. From ancient gladiators to renowned mistresses, this captivating piece of armor has witnessed it all. Intriguingly, our journey begins with Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine. Known for her scandalous affair with King Charles II during the 17th century, she symbolizes a time when power dynamics were intertwined with passion and intrigue – much like the protective nature of a military helmet. Moving forward in time, Ludovicus victor et Pacator engraving from 1748 showcases how helmets evolved from mere protection to symbols of victory and peace. This transformation is further exemplified by a mosaic depicting a Gladiator Fight originating from Torre Nuova - an era where bravery on the battlefield was revered. The Missal known as "Dragone" sheds light on another facet - religious devotion amidst warfare. Illuminations featuring soldiers offering tithes after victorious battles remind us that even in times of conflict, faith played an integral role. Artistic expressions take center stage as Rinaldo Abandons Armida portrays love's surrender to duty while Abraham offering Melchizedec tithe reflects gratitude for triumph over adversaries in Valley of Shaveh. Delving deeper into craftsmanship, Savona manufacture presents us with a plate showcasing soldiers alongside two women - reminding us that war often intertwines personal relationships and emotions. A hand-painted German Magic Lantern plate offers glimpses into palace interiors and landscapes during turbulent times in the early 19th century. Archaeological discoveries at Monte Prama reveal an archer's head adorned with a horned helmut (miles cornutus), preserved at Cagliari's National Archaeological Museum – emphasizing both functionality and artistic expression within one artifact.