Weaponry Collection (page 2)

Weaponry, Middle Ages. Bombard. Engraving by Serra
Bombard. Cannon used throughout the Middle Ages an the Early Modern Period. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Iberian Peninsula. Castilian soldiers
Iberian Peninsula. Castilian Soldiers. Medieval period. Engraving after a devotional book of the 14th century. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Crossbowman. Engraving by Serra (after a 14th century codex)
Crossbowman reloading using windlass. Engraving by Serra (after a codex of the 14th century). Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

11th century warrior. Engraving. Later colouration
Middle Ages. 11th century warrior. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Medieval war machine. Catapult. Parabolic motion machine, used to launch long-distance projectiles. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Ballista. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration
Ancient Age. Ballista or bolt thrower, ancient missile weapon. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Roman weapon. Onager. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Onager. It was an imperial Roman torsion powered siege engine. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Illustration by Fernando Miranda

Sketching, drawing, young man unsheathing sword, life study, Victorian art figure drawing copies 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Sketching, drawing, young man unsheathing sword, life study, Victorian art figure drawing copies 19th Century

Niagara Falls, studio mock-up
19th century vintage photograph - tourists at the Niagara Falls, USA Canada border - image would appear to be a studio composite mock-up

World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal river
Vintage photograph World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal river

World War II tank in Magdeberg, Germany
Vintage World War II photograph - tank of the 2nd Armoured division US 9th army in Magdeberg, Germany

WW II Liberator bomber exploding Germany, 1944
Vintage World War II photograph - B-24H Liberator bomber of 783rd Bomb Squadron, 465th Bomb Group, US 15th Air Force exploding in mid air after being hit by anti-aircraft fire over Germany, 1944

WW II - Britiash airborne troops east of River Rhine, Germa
Vintage photograph World War II - Britiash airborne troops just after disembarking from a glider, east of the River Rhine, Germany

Fort St Angelo and the Grand Harbour Valletta Malta
Vintage 19th century photograph: Fort St Angelo and the Grand Harbour Valletta Malta

Medieval weaponry
Spears of the Franks, 168, 169, crossbow 170, arrow 171, flails or chain maces 172-174, hatchet 175, and Morgenstern (morning star) or spiked club 176

Munitions supply to Russia
Japan to the rescue! How our Far-Eastern ally supplies Russia with munitions 1915

A military procession of army personnel passing through the streets of Hull or nearby area. Picture shows The Bren Gun Carrier. Serial number T33548 number 41, passing a local hotel

Picture shows soldiers in the Hull and Yorkshire, or East Riding, area of England, working with an enemy aircraft detector instrument. Picture taken circa August 1940

Picture shows a red hot Bren gun carrier track links being hardened to withstand the constant wear. The Universal Carrier

Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull area of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all measures designed to nullify or reduce

A 3. 7 inch Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull
A 3.7 inch Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all

Magnum gun and rose, X-ray

Ancient pistols. 18th century. Colored engraving
Ancient weapons. 18th century. From top to bottom: Catalan pistol, Arab pistol, Catalan pistol and French pistol. Colored engraving of The Illustration, 1890

Patent Applied For, Heath Robinson WW1 cartoon
The Kitchener Boche-Bayoneter - an airy invention by William Heath Robinson. An uncharacteristically brutal invention suggesting that a trench sized board covered with bayonets be lowered

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Firing of the noon day gun, at the Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

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Cannons, the noon day gun, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, and Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta

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Cannons, the noon day gun, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

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Cannonballs, Saluting Battery sign, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, and Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta

100 Age Ammunition Antique Architecture Armstrong
The Armstrong 100 ton gun, Fort Rinella, Kalkara, Malta

Examples Of Plate And Chain Armour Dating From A. D. 1250. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment
Examples Of Plate And Chain Armour Dating From A.D. 1250. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Fourteenth Century Visored Bassinet, Almost Globose, With Camailie Attached, From Warwick Castle. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

The Armoury Square, Fort Agra, Agra, India
The Armoury Square at the fort at Agra, India, now a UNESCO world heritage site. The great Mughals Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here

Don Quixote seizes the Barbers Bason by William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of Don Quixote seizes the Barbers Basin for the Mambunos Helmet by William Hogarth

19th Century, Aboriginal, Aborigine, Antique, Armaments, Armed, Australasia, Australasian Tribe
Vintage engraving of a man throwing a boomerang, 19th Century

Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game of bau as a young boy watches them. Most men possess rifles to protect their families from hostile neighbours

Sudan - A group of Hadendoa Warriors. The Hadendoa is the name of a nomadic subdivision of the Beja people, known for their support of the Mahdiyyah rebellion during the 1880s to 1890s

Laghouat, Algeria - An Arab Salon
Laghouat, capital city of the Laghouat Province, Algeria - An oppulent Arab Salon interior. Date: circa 1910s

Roman army. Armors and weaponry. Colored engraving. 19th century

Eugene Turpin, inventor of turpinite, WW1
Eugene Turpin, French inventor and chemist who in 1884, first discovered melinite (picric acid) which produced the worlds first explosive shells

A young girl taking a ride on her dog
A young girl, equipped with various weaponry, rides along on a dog, holding on tightly to the reigns.. Date: 1886

Illustration of medieval castle under siege and being attacked by enemy

King Arthur, Battle of Camlann, 13th century. The Battle of Camlann is best known as the final battle of King Arthur, where he either died in battle, or was fatally wounded. King Arthur, page 32

Lancelot in a cart drawn by a dwarf 1300-25. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorhead, page 305. Manuscript 805. In the Arthurian legend, Sir Lancelot is one of the Knights of the Round Table

Torpedo launcher on a mobile mount, developed by the French engineer Gustave Canet (1846-1913). From Bibliotheque Des Merveilles, published 1888

The Lay torpedo boat, designed by the American inventor John Louis Lay (1833 - 1899). From Bibliotheque Des Merveilles, published 1888

Battering ram

A mounted crossbow or bed crossbow

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"Unveiling the Art of Warfare: A Glimpse into History's Arsenal" Scotland forever, immortalized on canvas by Elizabeth Southerden Thompson in 1881, depicts the indomitable spirit of Scottish warriors and their formidable weaponry. The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts stand as a reminder that even within the realm of law, weaponry plays a crucial role in maintaining order and safeguarding justice. Da Vinci's crossbow, an ingenious invention from one of history's greatest minds, showcases both Leonardo da Vinci's artistic prowess and his fascination with innovative warfare technology. Delving into World War I history, a sectional view of a Mills grenade reveals the intricate mechanics behind this iconic explosive device that shaped trench warfare tactics during the conflict. In a whimsical yet thought-provoking WWI cartoon titled "The Subzeppmarinellin, " Heath Robinson humorously illustrates fantastical weapons while highlighting society's reliance on inventive solutions during times of war. Transporting us back to the First English Civil War siege at Lathom House in 1644, we witness how fortifications and weaponry played pivotal roles in shaping historical conflicts on British soil. From ancient mines like Wheal Coates in Cornwall to modern marvels like Chuqui open-pit copper mine, these sites remind us that mining has not only fueled economies but also provided valuable resources for crafting weapons throughout history. Exploring Ancient Assyrian Costume unveils intricately designed armor and weapons used by fierce warriors who dominated Mesopotamia thousands of years ago – showcasing their advanced military techniques. The British Army Airspeed Horsa Glider Force demonstrates how unconventional methods were employed during World War II to transport troops alongside their vital arsenal silently behind enemy lines. Journeying to Ethiopia through depictions of Abyssinian Warriors evokes images of brave fighters armed with traditional weaponry, showcasing the rich history of African warfare.