Riddell Collection

Walton Heath Golf Club, 1932
Members of Walton Heath Golf Club, Surrey, 1932. Date: 1932

Ohio State Buckeyes football helmet worn by Archie Griffin, 1972-1975. Creator: Riddell
Archie Mason Griffin (born 1954) played as running back with the Ohio State Buckeyes American football team. The hard plastic helmet is gray with black, white

William R Birdwood
1st Baron William Riddell Birdwood (1865-1951) GCB, GCSI, GCVO, CIE, DSO Date: 1917

James Braid and Party at Archerfield House
Golfer James Braid as he stands at the entrance to Archerfield House with Sir George Riddell, Mr Watt, Mr and Mrs Asquith, and their children, Miss Asquith, Miss Elizabeth Asquith

Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1St Baron Birdwood 1865 To 1951. British General Who Commanded Australian And New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) During Gallipoli Campaign In 1915

General Birdwood swimming in the sea at the Dardanelles
Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865-1951), British Army General best know for his command of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC)

J. R. Riddell, the First Principal of the St Bride Library Printing School. (The fore-runner of the London College of Communication)

Henry Scott Riddell
HENRY SCOTT RIDDELL Scottish shepherd, poet, churchman and mental patient. Date: 1798 - 1870

Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865-1951) - " The Soul of Anzac" - Commander of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the Gallipoli Campaign (WW1)

Authorities attending the defile of the troops - Lille
Authorities attending the defile of the troops - Parade at Lille, France - October, 1918. The unmistakable chin of Liberator Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood

Quartermaster General - Sir Walter Venning, 1939
Lt. General Sir Walter Venning (seated), whose job was to supply the British Army with everything it needed from big guns to flea powder, during World War Two. Pictured at the War Office with Lt

General (Field Marshal) Birdwood / Stamp
Field Marshal WILLIAM RIDDELL BIRDWOOD, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865 - 1951) First World War British general. Commander of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC)

Sir William Birdwood
Field-Marshal Sir WILLIAM RIDDELL first baron BIRDWOOD British soldier who served with distinction in Africa and World War One, emerging with credit even from Gallipoli

General Birdwood
General Sir William Riddell, 1st Baron Birdwood, with Charles Delesalle and Monseigneur Charost, mayor and bishop of Lille, a French town delivered from the Germans

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"Riddell: A Legacy of Excellence and Influence" Step back in time to 1932 at the prestigious Walton Heath Golf Club, where the name Riddell first made its mark. Amongst the rolling greens and fairways, this renowned name began its journey towards greatness. Fast forward to 1972, when Archie Griffin proudly donned an Ohio State Buckeyes football helmet created by none other than Riddell. This iconic piece became a symbol of strength and determination as Griffin led his team to victory. But Riddell's influence extends beyond sports equipment. Enter William R Birdwood, a man who left an indelible mark on history. From commanding the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 to swimming fearlessly in the sea at the Dardanelles, Birdwood embodied courage and leadership. The name it also resonates within literary circles with figures like J. R. R. Tolkien's J. R. Riddell or Henry Scott Riddell, whose contributions enriched our literary heritage. Even military authorities recognized the significance of Riddell's legacy. Sir Walter Venning stood tall as Quartermaster General in 1939 while witnessing troops pass through Lille under General (Field Marshal) Birdwood's watchful eye. Such was Field Marshal William Riddle Birdwood's impact that he earned himself a well-deserved stamp commemorating his achievements - a testament to his unwavering dedication and service. Through various fields - from golf clubs to football helmets, literature to military command - one thing remains clear: The name "Riddell" carries weight wherever it is found. It represents excellence, innovation, bravery, and enduring influence that transcends time itself.