Paramilitary Collection

Ulster 1914 - Patriotic Postcard
Patriotic Postcard from Ulster, 1914 depicting an Ulsterwoman with a gun, standing up for the British flag and her views as a Loyalist Unionist

Hat from Fruit of Islam uniform, 1950-1959. Creator: Unknown
The Fruit of Islam (FOI) is the security and disciplinary wing of the Nation of Islam, an African American movement and organisation, founded in 1930

Cap from Fruit of Islam uniform, ca. 1960. Creator: Unknown
Navy blue cap with black patent leather bill; Nation of Islam crescent moon and star present at front center. The Fruit of Islam (FOI) is the security and disciplinary wing of the Nation of Islam

One of Mussolinis Blackshirts - Italy, 1923
A very interesting and important card showing a member of the Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale commonly called the Blackshirts or squadristi (singular: squadrista)

French police officers, early 1800s
Policeman (left) and other French officers uniforms, early 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

National Liberation Front, Yemen -- a Marxist paramilitary organisation operating in the Federation of South Arabia (now southern Yemen). Date: 1967

TONY CUESTA (1926-1992). Cuban paramilitary leader and anti-Castro activist. In Miami, Florida. Photograph by Thomas O Halloran, April 1963

French police / gendarmerie EC135 helicopter in flight over France
French police/gendarmerie EC135 helicopter in flight over France

Engineer camp, 8th N. Y. State Militia, American Civil War
Engineer camp, 8th N.Y. State Militia, American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

India-Politics-Republic-Rehearsal
Indian paramilitary servicemen march down Rajpath during the final full dress rehearsal for the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 23, 2014

Auxiliary police leave Dublin. The last roll - call at Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin, before H and C Companies of the Auxiliary Police left for Holyhead to be demobilised. 16 January 1922

Auxiliaries arriving at Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin for demobilisation 16 January 1922

Anti-poaching ranger training. Trainee putting on a full backpack kit as part of his training to become a ranger for Protrack. Protrack is a private anti-poaching company

Thomas F Burke
THOMAS F BURKE - Irish nationalist : described as General, evidently in some paramilitary force dedicated to liberating Ireland from the English oppressor. Date: LATE 19TH CENTURY

Prince George reading public proclamation
Prince George reading a public proclamation. Prince George served as high commissioner of Crete during its transition towards independence from Ottoman rule and union with Greece

Prince George revies the Cretan Gendarmerie. Prince George served as high commissioner of Crete during its transition towards independence from Ottoman rule and union with Greece

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"Paramilitary: A Glimpse into History's Armed Forces" Ulster 1914 - Patriotic Postcard: A testament to the fervent spirit of Ulster, this patriotic postcard captures the essence groups during a tumultuous era. Mussolini's Blackshirts - Italy, 1923: The rise of fascism in Italy saw the emergence of Mussolini's Blackshirts, a notorious paramilitary force that played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape. National Liberation Front, Yemen: In their fight for independence and self-determination, Yemeni revolutionaries formed the National Liberation Front as a formidable paramilitary group against foreign occupation. The Damascus Massacre: Unveiling Syria's Turbulent Past: During the Mount Lebanon civil war in 1860, Damascus witnessed unspeakable violence as Maronite Christians fell victim to brutal attacks by Druze and Sunni Muslim paramilitary factions. Fruit of Islam Uniforms: Symbols of Identity and Unity: The distinctive hat and cap from Fruit of Islam uniforms serve as reminders of an influential African-American paramilitary organization dedicated to promoting discipline and empowerment within their community. SA Men on the Front Line: Soldiers with Dual Allegiances (1938): Exploring Germany's history reveals how SA men served not only as soldiers but also as loyal comrades who embodied Hitler's vision during World War I. The Assassination that Shook Munich: Comrade Georg Hirschmann (1927): Tragic events unfolded when Munich became witness to the assassination of Comrade Georg Hirschmann—an incident that left an indelible mark on German history during turbulent times. SA--Out. Voices Against Extremism (1938): As opposition grew against extremist ideologies in Germany before World War II erupted, calls for disbanding or limiting SA activities echoed throughout the nation. World War I Veterans Joining SA.