Shields Collection (page 12)

Men at arms of Venice, end of the 15th century (engraving)
957948 Men at arms of Venice, end of the 15th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men at arms of Venice, end of the 15th century)

French soldiers of the 13th century (engraving)
957939 French soldiers of the 13th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: French soldiers of the 13th century)

Greek vase painting (colour litho)
957872 Greek vase painting (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules in Olympus (colour litho)
957842 Hercules in Olympus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules in Olympus. Goddess Eris surrounded by horses)

Hercules defeats Cycnus (colour litho)
957826 Hercules defeats Cycnus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules defeats Cycnus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Aborigines of England (engraving)
960041 Aborigines of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aborigines of England, early Britons decorated with body paint)

Warfare
3673509 Warfare by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca. 1894-ca. 1899 Drawing 7)

Sketch for Mural at Wallington Hall (pen & ink with pencil on paper)
1214230 Sketch for Mural at Wallington Hall (pen & ink with pencil on paper) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); 15.1x12.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

In addition to the nets stretched between the trunk and the trunk, there were metal nets arranged in every direction
2777594 In addition to the nets stretched between the trunk and the trunk, there were metal nets arranged in every direction (colour litho) by Beltrame

Three Shields and Two Hatchments in St Jamess (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832274 Three Shields and Two Hatchments in St Jamess (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The dance of the noble men and women of Augsburg in 1520 (colour litho)
3646173 The dance of the noble men and women of Augsburg in 1520 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William I receives the surrender of Dover (colour litho)
3643305 William I receives the surrender of Dover (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William I receives the surrender of Dover)

Entrance to Shields Harbour, engraved by W. Finden, 1837 (hand-coloured engraving)
3554320 Entrance to Shields Harbour, engraved by W. Finden, 1837 (hand-coloured engraving) by Balmer, George (1806-46) (after); 11.1x17.2 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields

The Germans at war with the Romans, 1st Century BC (engraving)
3647125 The Germans at war with the Romans, 1st Century BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Germans at war with the Romans, 1st Century BC)

Albert III, Duke of Austria, with his two wives, Elisabeth of Bohemia and Beatrice of Nuremberg (engraving)
3646899 Albert III, Duke of Austria, with his two wives, Elisabeth of Bohemia and Beatrice of Nuremberg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert III)

A wounded Roman gladiator pleading to the crowd for his life (coloured engraving)
3630141 A wounded Roman gladiator pleading to the crowd for his life (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Angels with red shields and decorations
3496302 Angels with red shields and decorations by Ambrogio da Fossano (Il Bergognone) (c.1460-1523); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Left transept)

Two men on horseback with shields
3673532 Two men on horseback with shields by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca)

Arms of the Oxford University Colleges (colour litho)
3104470 Arms of the Oxford University Colleges (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Oxford University Colleges)

Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University (colour litho)
3104468 Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University)

The Buffalo Dance, from Harpers Weekly, pub 1887 (engraving)
3105569 The Buffalo Dance, from Harpers Weekly, pub 1887 (engraving) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Lincoln College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104376 Lincoln College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincoln College, Oxford)

Keble College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104364 Keble College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keble College, Oxford)

Window w18 depicting donors (stained glass)
720329 Window w18 depicting donors (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); St. Gervais et St. Protais, Gisors, France; French, out of copyright

Roman Soldiers attacking under cover of their Shields (engraving)
670561 Roman Soldiers attacking under cover of their Shields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Soldiers attacking under cover of their Shields)

Disc with embossed decorations from Cerveteri, Italy (bronze)
703275 Disc with embossed decorations from Cerveteri, Italy (bronze) by Etruscan; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; out of copyright

Merovee, King of France (412-457) (chromolitho)
724611 Merovee, King of France (412-457) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merovee, King of France (412-457).); © Look and Learn

He became a target for every arrow, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary
STC306480 He became a target for every arrow, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

The battle of Constantine, from the Sala di Costantino, Raphael Rooms (fresco) (b / w photo) (see also 252778)
ALI252776 The battle of Constantine, from the Sala di Costantino, Raphael Rooms (fresco) (b/w photo) (see also 252778) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Robert taken prisoner at Tinchebral, 1106, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363640 Robert taken prisoner at Tinchebral, 1106, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Pearse

The Battle between Russians and Tatars, 1916 (oil on canvas)
BAL291338 The Battle between Russians and Tatars, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Arkhipov, Sergey Nikolayevich (1881-1937); 119.5x171 cm; State Central Artillery Museum, St

Edward Grimston (oil on wood)
GRH242120 Edward Grimston (oil on wood) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 32.5x24 cm; National Gallery, London (On Loan) UK; (add.info)

Armorial Bearings from St Stephens Chapel (coloured engraving)
603718 Armorial Bearings from St Stephens Chapel (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armorial bearings from St Stephens Chapel, Westminster Palace)

Library at Strawberry Hill, London (engraving)
602986 Library at Strawberry Hill, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Library at Strawberry Hill, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Schematic view of the social composition of the province of Hainault (coloured engraving)
618000 Schematic view of the social composition of the province of Hainault (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria, c. 1873 (stained glass)
LLW402811 Queen Victoria, c.1873 (stained glass) by English School, (19th century); Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown, Barbados; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819-1901) of the United Kingdom; ); Photo

George I, c. 1873 (stained glass)
LLW402804 George I, c.1873 (stained glass) by English School, (19th century); Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown, Barbados; (add.info.: George I (1660-1727) King of Great Britain and Ireland; ); Photo

Various Egyptian arms and weapons, Thebes, Biban-el-Molouk
NYL450384 Various Egyptian arms and weapons, Thebes, Biban-el-Molouk, illustration from Monuments de L Egypte et de la Nubie, 1845 (colour litho) by Champollion

George II, c. 1873 (stained glass)
LLW402807 George II, c.1873 (stained glass) by English School, (19th century); Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown, Barbados; (add.info.: George II (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland

A scene from an amateur production of a play titled "The Royal Family"
MNY381310 A scene from an amateur production of a play titled " The Royal Family" (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Rondache, or round shield, c. 1550-1600 (steel)
490844 Rondache, or round shield, c.1550-1600 (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 56.5x56.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463886 Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

William the Conqueror (engraving)
451666 William the Conqueror (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); 29x20 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse (litho)
STC416117 Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Battle of Syracuse, part of the Sicilian Expedition (415-413 BC)

Death of the Persian admiral at Salamis, illustration from Plutarch
STC412030 Death of the Persian admiral at Salamis, illustration from Plutarchs Lives for Boys and Girls, retold by W.H. Weston, London c.1910 (colour litho) by Rainey

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold
XIR183148 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Three Panathenaic amphorae depicting an athlete receiving a trophy, Boxers and Athletes
XIR173493 Three Panathenaic amphorae depicting an athlete receiving a trophy, Boxers and Athletes, 580-520 BC (ceramic) (b/w photo) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

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Shields have been an integral part of human history, serving various purposes throughout the ages. In ancient Roman costume, they were not only a means of protection but also a symbol of power and authority. The Shield of Achilles, renowned for its impenetrable strength, played a crucial role in his legendary battle with Hector. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves at Queens College, Oxford. A vibrant color photo captures the essence of this prestigious institution adorned with coats of arms representing its rich heritage. Similarly, the Natal Native Contingent armed with assegais showcases how shields evolved to suit different cultures and regions. An advert from Richard Irvin & Sons in Aberdeen takes us to Scotland where they were used by industries like mining and shipbuilding for safety and protection. The famous St Hilda Colliery Band proudly displays their musical prowess while donning uniforms adorned with emblems reminiscent of ancient times. Cambridge University's colleges boast their own unique coats of arms that represent their individual identities within the larger academic community. These intricate designs reflect tradition and heraldry associated with each college's history. The sacrifice made by Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill during the Anglo-Zulu War highlights another facet of shield symbolism - loyalty to one's country or cause even at great personal cost. Their bravery is immortalized as they valiantly fought to save Queen's Colors against overwhelming odds. Stepping into maritime history brings us aboard Ark Royal, an Elizabethan naval ship known for its formidable defense capabilities. This vessel exemplifies how shields extended beyond land warfare into naval battles on treacherous seas. One cannot forget the awe-inspiring clash between Persian armies and warriors who crashed into them with tremendous force using their shields as both weapon and armor. This display demonstrates how these protective tools became offensive weapons when wielded skillfully. Finally, Ocean Road in South Shields provides a modern-day glimpse into how namesake cities honor their historical significance.