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Combat between English and French knights in a square at Limoges. From Cassells Illustrated History of England

The Coat of Arms of Florian Waldauf, 1500 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Coat of Arms of Florian Waldauf, 1500 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

The Coat of Arms of Ferdinand I, King of Hungary and Bohemia, 1527 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Coat of Arms of Ferdinand I, King of Hungary and Bohemia, 1527 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig

Coat of Arms of the City of Nuremberg, 1521 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Coat of Arms of the City of Nuremberg, 1521 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

The Bookplate of Jerome Ebner, 1516 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Bookplate of Jerome Ebner, 1516 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Affray of Aboriginal, three miles from Brisbane, New South Wales, 1854. An engraving from The Illustrated London News, 17th June 1854

Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. Artist: John Leech
Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. A satirical illustration showing Henry IVs coronation. Henry IVs coronation took place on 13th October 1399

A knight saying a prayer before departing for the second crusade, 1146 (1882-1884). Artist: Deghouy
A knight saying a prayer before departing for the second crusade, 1146 (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine

Comanche chief, the great Comanche village, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Comanche chief, the great Comanche village, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

The State Shield of Charles V, 16th century (1882). From the collection of the Schloss Ambras, Innsbruck, Austria. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited

Bhil man, 1886

The Battle of Agincourt, 1415, (1792). One of the major battles of the Hundred Years War, Agincourt was a decisive victory for the English, led King Henry V, over the French

The Battle of Cressy, (1792). Artist: King
The Battle of Cressy, (1792). An 18th-century depiction of the Battle of Crecy, (1346), one of the defining battles of the Hundred Years War between England and France

Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1512-1522, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1512-1522, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, (1749). King of the Scots from 1306-1329, Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) led Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence

Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Artist: R Cooper
Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Robert Roy MacGregor, (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor is sometimes referred to as the Scottish Robin Hood

Crusader in battle, (19th century). A 19th-century romanticised depiction of the Crusades, a series of military campaigns in the Middle East waged by Christians from 1095-1291

Battle Of Tewkesbury, 1471, (c1850). The Battle of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire was part of the Wars of the Roses, fought between the royal houses of York and Lancaster

The War Of The Roses, 1455-1485, (c1850). Scene from the civil war fought over the throne of England between adherents of the House of Lancaster and the House of York

A tournament, c1350s, (1470). Jean de Saintre defeats his opponent in a joust, watched by the French King Jean le Bon. The two knights are in full armour, divided by a wooden barrier

A group of Dyaks, c1900. Indigenous people from South East Asia. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

Thorwald Eriksons Battle with the Indians, about AD 1003, (1877). Norse explorer Thorvald Eriksson fighting Native Americans

Shield Presented to the Prince and Princess of Prussia. 19th century. Artist: John Burley Waring
Shield Presented to the Prince and Princess of Prussia. 19th century

The Pel Quintain, 14th century, (1883)
The Pel Quintin, 14th century, (1833). The quintain was a log or tree stump on which a knight practised his sword strokes

Episodes in the history of Belgium up until the 13th century: Baldwin I of Constantinople, (c1900). The taking of Constantinople by Baldwin (Baudouin) IX of Flanders

Theodoric, King of the Ostrogoths, 16th century, (1903). Bronze statue made in teh 16th century, of Theodoric (454 AD-526 AD)

King Arthur, 16th century, (1903). Bronze statue made in the 16th century, of the mythical king, said by some to have been born in the 5th century AD

Sword dance, (1833). Young men dance among the points of swords. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)

Preparation for a Tournament, (1833). Two chief barons at the commencement of a tournament. Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library entitled St Graal

The King of Cochin riding on an elephant, attended by his Nayro s, c1745. Illustration from Thomas Astleys A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels; consisting of the most esteemed relations

The Romans Conquer Britain, (c1850). The first Roman invasion of Britain took place in 55 BC. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

Edward I Attacks Scotland, (c1850). King Edward (1239-1307) fighting the Scots. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

Malagasy Warrior, 19th century. Artist: Gerome Staal
Malagasy Warrior, 19th century. Engraving after a photograph

An Aboriginal Warrior, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell, (Picturesque Atlas Publishing Co)

Engine for throwing stones, (1870). A wood engraving from a miniature showing a medieval device for launching projectiles, from the Chevalier au Cygne in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Crossbowman protected by shield bearers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the Chronicals of Froissart in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Knight in his hauberk, (1870), A hauberk is a shirt of mail armour. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

John Lackland, as represented on his seal, 12th century, (1870). John I Lackland, King of England, (Jean Sansterre in French), was the son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine

A lancer of Williams army, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Norman knights, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). Two mounted knights of Duke Williams army. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Sir William de Ryther, (1924). From a brass in Ryther Church, Yorkshire

Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou, c 1150-1155 (1924). Geoffrey (1113-1151) was the father of King Henry II of England. From an enamelled funerary plaque in the Tesse museum in Le Mans

Male dress, 16th century, (1910). Example of mens dress showing the hanging sleeve. He is armed with sword and buckler (shield). His flat cap hangs upon his shoulder by a cord

The military pourpoint, 15th century, (1910). The pourpoint was a short jacket made by sewing or quilting two layers of fabric with padding between, used by soldiers under armour to prevent chafing

Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, mid-12th century, (1910). Geoffrey (1113-1151), father of King Henry II, wears a Phrygian cap, mantle lined with fur

Bruce lifted his battle-axe high in the air... 1314, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Bruce lifted his battle-axe high in the air, then brought it crashing down upon the helmet of Bohun, 1314, (1905). King Robert the Bruce of Scotland kills Sir Henry de Bohun, an English knight

Knights fighting, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Knights fighting, c1260, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

James Henry Greathead, British engineer, (1934). Greathead (1844-1896) worked on the underground railway networks of London

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"Unyielding Protection: Tracing the Legacy of Shields Through History" Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe: A fierce warrior queen, her shield symbolized her indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. Rembrandt van Rijn's "A Man in Armour": This captivating painting immortalizes a knight with his trusty shield, showcasing the significance of this defensive tool throughout centuries. Battle of Hastings IC008_018: Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, shields became an essential line of defense for soldiers fighting for their lives on that fateful day in history. St. Marks Church and cobbles of the Square in Zagreb, Croatia: Here stands a testament to shields' enduring presence as they were once wielded by valiant knights who protected their lands and people. Anfield Road Football Stadium - Home of Liverpool FC: In modern times, fans unite under one emblematic shield to support their beloved team, reflecting unity and loyalty within football culture. King Harold's Foot Soldiers with Spears and Battle Axes (Bayeux Tapestry): The intricate tapestry captures warriors brandishing their shields while defending England during one of its most pivotal moments. Medieval English Shield Designs: Richly adorned with symbols representing honor, family lineage, or religious beliefs; these designs showcased both strength and individuality on medieval battlefields. The Statue of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn Monument: Standing tall amidst Scotland's historic battlegrounds is a tribute to bravery where shields played an integral role in securing victory against adversity. Angels of Mons Cover Design for Piano Music : Inspired by folklore surrounding World War I battles, this artwork encapsulates how soldiers found solace behind imaginary angelic shields during times when hope seemed scarce. Roman Infantry Practising Combat J050053 .