Sword Collection (page 5)

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

Representation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, 1849. Artist: Lemercier
Representation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou (1113-1151), on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans, France, 1849

The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). Artist: TS Crowther
The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London)

General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902. Paul Sandford Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General

Day before of the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) with
History of Spain. Day before of the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) in which Alfonso VIII of Castile defeated the Almohad army of Caliph al-Nasir Muhammed. Colored engraving

Secret Societies (nineteenth century). Initiation ceremony of a new member. Colored engraving

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

Anglo-Saxon Men Pl. XIX
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th century: green tunic, pan-hose & shoes, tunic with gold border & front slit, mantles, leg bandages, shoes with a central slit on the upper. 9th century

Swords of State & Mercy
CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Sword of State and the Sword of Mercy Date: 1937

Polish cavalry at the start of World War Two
Poland as a military power: cavalry, tanks and infantry (part of a spread in the Illustrated London News). Polands impressive horse cavalry are seen here, probably the best in Europe (the ILN says)

WORLD WAR I (1914-1918). Poster USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan Campaign"
World War I (1914-1918). Poster USA Bonds Third Liberty Loan Campaign. Boy Scouts of America (1917), by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951). Edited by the government of the United States

BALaM AND ASS. Balaams ass perceives the angel of the Lord, unseen to Balaam (Numbers: 22-24). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

A Battle of Kawanakajima, Japan, Sengoku Period - Shinano Province (modern Ngano). Five major battles between 1553 and 1564. Artist Utagawa Yoshikazu (active 1848-1863) 1857

Last of the Charlies -- watchman at Brixton Hill, London
The last of the Charlies (the traditional nickname for watchmen). Seen here is Mr R Stokes at his watchmans box, 160 Brixton Hill, South London, well equipped with a truncheon

Czech Republic - Sokol Rally in Prague 1929
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - 8th All Sokol Rally in Prague
8th All Sokol Rally in Prague. A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic)

Ghostly apparition produced by reflection. Date: 19th century

Ernie Wise and Jeffrey Archer. 18th June 1986

Wrestlers, from Wrestlers, plate 3, 1552. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Wrestlers, from Wrestlers, plate 3, 1552

Perseus, a hero of Greek mythology, became famous for killing Medusa, a monster with hair of snakes and wings of leather

Napoleon in His Study, c1800, (1896). Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea

Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Edward (1239-1307) was popularly known as Longshanks because of his 6 foot 2 inch (1.88 m) frame, and the Hammer of the Scots

General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet, 1782. British soldier and politician, (1919). Artist: Banastre Tarleton
General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet, 1782. British soldier and politician. General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet (1754-1833)

12th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 5 October 1889)

Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Artist: Knight
Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Buller (1839-1908) won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Engraving. Colored
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Engraving by A. Carretero in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1884. Colored

Roman military standard-bearer with the aqulia or signum of the legion, trumpeter and horn player.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Poster, Rudge Cycles, made by Raleigh Industries of Nottingham. With a bowing Sir Walter Raleigh, Elizabethan courtier

Independence of Argentina. Belgrano, Manuel (1770-1820)
Independence of Argentina. Manuel Belgrano (1770-1820). Argentine military. The first flag of Argentina presented to the revolutionary army by General Belgrano on February 27, 1812. Colored engraving

Medieval Arms And Armor
Engraving shows two examples of medieval armor, on the left is a specimen from the late 13th and early 14th Century as depicted on the arms of Hugh of Chatillon which includes a broigne

Sword & Teapot in Kasbah, Ait-Benhaddou, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

BARON LYNEDOCH (1748-1843). Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch. British soldier. Oil on canvas, c1817, by Sir Thomas Lawrence

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: William of Normandy (William I, the Conqueror) at Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, raises his helmet to show his followers that he is still alive

Piceni, Italic civilizations, Warrior Capestrano, limestone sculpture from necropolis of Aufinum
Italic civilizations, Piceni, 6th century b.C. The Warrior Capestrano, limestone sculpture from the necropolis of Aufinum. Height 2.09 m, detail

Catalan school. Painting on wood. Romanesque art. Painting. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum

A Christian man and a Muslim man playing chess. Drawing after a 13th century Spanish manuscript illumination
CRUSADES: CHESS PLAYERS. A Christian man and a Muslim man playing chess. Drawing after a 13th century Spanish manuscript illumination

CATHERINE I (1684-1727). Mistress and later the second wife of Tsar Peter I of Russia, and Empress of Russia, 1725-27. Catherine involved in a brawl, c1705. Line engraving, late 18th century

HINDU GODDESS: KALI. The Hindu goddess Kali, shown holding a bloody sword and the head of a giant while she tramples her consort, Shiva. Wood engraving, American, 1849

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. Wood engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting, c1512, by Albrecht Durer

SAMURAI TRAINING. Young Samurai in Japan training for the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Wood engraving, American, c1900

Samurai warrior, half-length studio portrait, facing front, wearing armor and holding a sword. Date ca. 1877

Imam Shamil (possibly someone dressed up to represent him as he died in 1871) - Political and religious leader of the Muslim tribes of the Northern Caucasus

The Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig
" The Next Haig Convention" By the 23rd of October, Britain could almost taste victory and this picture by Arthur Ferrier, showing a cowed Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig

Poster advertising Rajah Cigars, showing an Indian man in ornate clothes, wearing a turban. 20th century

Albanian dancers - Turkey Date: circa 1900

Lord John Fisher, British Admiral of the Fleet
Lord John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher of Kilverstone (1841-1920), British Admiral of the Fleet, Royal Navy. Seen here in full ceremonial uniform. early 20th century

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"The Sword: A Symbol of Power, Valor, and History" From the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest to the painting of St. Martin sharing his coat at St. Gatien Cathedral in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, the sword has left an indelible mark on human history. It embodies strength and courage as seen in "Scotland for Ever, " depicting the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo in 1815. The Battle of Hastings depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry showcases how a single swing of a they are alter destinies forever. In contrast, Manjushri, divinity of knowledge at Kopan monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal represents wisdom wielded with precision. Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's oil on canvas masterpiece "Scotland Forever" immortalizes Scottish warriors brandishing their swords fearlessly. The Light Dragoons' legacy from 1790 to 1992 exemplifies how this weapon evolved alongside military strategies throughout centuries. In London's Old Bailey Law Courts above stands The Scales of Justice - a symbol reminding us that even though justice may be blindfolded, it is armed with truth and fairness. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's portrait by Thomas Lawrence portrays him holding a ceremonial sword as he led Britain to victory against Napoleon Bonaparte. Fencing positions demonstrate not only physical prowess but also strategic thinking required when engaging an opponent with this noble weapon. Meanwhile, Angels of Mons grace piano music covers as they guard over those who seek solace through melodies inspired by heavenly battles fought long ago. Finally, Greek Orthodox iconography depicts St. George slaying a dragon within St. Georges Orthodox church - illustrating how swords have transcended reality into mythical realms where good triumphs over evil. Through art and history alike we are reminded that beyond its mere function as a tool for combat or defense lies something far greater - an emblem of human determination, honor, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.