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Shield Collection (#8)

"Unyielding Protection: Tracing the Legacy of Shields Through History" Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe: A fierce warrior queen

Background imageShield Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901957 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageShield Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901174 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageShield Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900381 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageShield Collection: Helmet show before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic

Helmet show before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy
FLO4702959 Helmet show before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy. From an illustration in Georg Ruxner's Origins of the Tourney in the German

Background imageShield Collection: A crossbowman and his paviser, 1433. Arbalest in jacket and multicoloured clothes from

A crossbowman and his paviser, 1433. Arbalest in jacket and multicoloured clothes from the Chronique d'Engleterre
FLO4678460 A crossbowman and his paviser, 1433. Arbalest in jacket and multicoloured clothes from the Chronique d'Engleterre

Background imageShield Collection: At knight, 1320. He wears a suit of plate armour on a cloth tunic with bassinet helmet, hauketon

At knight, 1320. He wears a suit of plate armour on a cloth tunic with bassinet helmet, hauketon, gauntlets
FLO4678416 At knight, 1320. He wears a suit of plate armour on a cloth tunic with bassinet helmet, hauketon, gauntlets, ornamented kneecaps, short surcoat laced on the right side

Background imageShield Collection: David, Earl of Huntingdon, Scottish nobleman, 1120. He wears a an embroidered broigne hauberk

David, Earl of Huntingdon, Scottish nobleman, 1120. He wears a an embroidered broigne hauberk
FLO4678383 David, Earl of Huntingdon, Scottish nobleman, 1120. He wears a an embroidered broigne hauberk and carried a lance with pennant and targe shield. Handcoloured lithograph by R

Background imageShield Collection: Embossed armour of Alfonso II, Fifth Duke of Ferrara, in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1565

Embossed armour of Alfonso II, Fifth Duke of Ferrara, in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1565
FLO4678249 Embossed armour of Alfonso II, Fifth Duke of Ferrara, in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1565. The suit or armour has embossed breastplate, pauldrons, thighs and shield

Background imageShield Collection: Coronation chair, sword and shield of King Edward III in Edward the Confessor's Chapel

Coronation chair, sword and shield of King Edward III in Edward the Confessor's Chapel
FLO4669486 Coronation chair, sword and shield of King Edward III in Edward the Confessor's Chapel. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Holland from London Interiors

Background imageShield Collection: African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer (Bos cafer)

African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer (Bos cafer). Naked South African men with spears, shields
FLO4718890 African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer (Bos cafer). Naked South African men with spears, shields, blankets and buffalo on a trek

Background imageShield Collection: A Norman ship

A Norman ship
3253019 A Norman ship; (add.info.: A Norman ship. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageShield Collection: Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword

Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword
2915287 Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword. 3.Silver hilted Broadsword. 4.Silver Goblet. 5.Travelling Knife, Fork and Spoon. 6.Shield

Background imageShield Collection: Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, c.1900

Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, c.1900
3432465 Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, 1889-1968. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c)

Background imageShield Collection: Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Portugal, 19th century (print)

Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Portugal, 19th century (print)
2014323 Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Portugal, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Coat of Arms of the Portugal Kingdom. Draw, Portugal, 19th cent.); Photo © CCI

Background imageShield Collection: Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers

Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers, 1801 (Copperplate engraving)
533935 Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers, 1801 (Copperplate engraving); (add.info)

Background imageShield Collection: Iberian, Celt and Moors (colour litho)

Iberian, Celt and Moors (colour litho)
8672874 Iberian, Celt and Moors (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peoples of ancient and medieval Portugal: Iberian, Celt and Moors)

Background imageShield Collection: Ancient Greek helmets, headgear and weapons (engraving)

Ancient Greek helmets, headgear and weapons (engraving)
8635049 Ancient Greek helmets, headgear and weapons (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek helmets, headgear and weapons)

Background imageShield Collection: Salii, ancient Roman priesthood (engraving)

Salii, ancient Roman priesthood (engraving)
8635805 Salii, ancient Roman priesthood (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salii, ancient Roman priesthood. Illustration from Rom)

Background imageShield Collection: Britannia (coloured photo)

Britannia (coloured photo)
8635387 Britannia (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britannia. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageShield Collection: Ancient Greek weapons and armour (engraving)

Ancient Greek weapons and armour (engraving)
8635037 Ancient Greek weapons and armour (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek weapons and armour. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageShield Collection: Frankish warrior (engraving)

Frankish warrior (engraving)
8672983 Frankish warrior (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankish warrior. Illustration from Histoire de la Suisse)

Background imageShield Collection: The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving)

The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving)
8672632 The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coat of arms of Miggs Minor designed by himself in a period of depression)

Background imageShield Collection: Statue of St George (engraving)

Statue of St George (engraving)
8663780 Statue of St George (engraving) by French School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of St George, 14th Century)

Background imageShield Collection: Lounge, Preach, Scales, School, Scrape, Screen, Scroll, Scythe, Shears, Sheath, Shield

Lounge, Preach, Scales, School, Scrape, Screen, Scroll, Scythe, Shears, Sheath, Shield, Sketch (engraving)
8650026 Lounge, Preach, Scales, School, Scrape, Screen, Scroll, Scythe, Shears, Sheath, Shield, Sketch (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lounge)

Background imageShield Collection: The Foot-Race with the Shield (engraving)

The Foot-Race with the Shield (engraving)
8655231 The Foot-Race with the Shield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foot-Race with the Shield)

Background imageShield Collection: Medieval Knights in Mortal Combat, from La Leyenda Del Cid pub. c.1880 (print)

Medieval Knights in Mortal Combat, from La Leyenda Del Cid pub. c.1880 (print)
3742809 Medieval Knights in Mortal Combat, from La Leyenda Del Cid pub. c.1880 (print) by Spanish School, (19th century)

Background imageShield Collection: King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912591 King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of the 13th century)

Background imageShield Collection: 'The Good Folk Songs' 1928 (print)

"The Good Folk Songs" 1928 (print)
7211520 "The Good Folk Songs" 1928 (print); (add.info.: Cover of the fascicle "Les Bonnes Chansons Populaire" 1928 - a monthly Catholic musical and literary magazine)

Background imageShield Collection: Tribal Gods - national symbols for which men would die - of the 19th century. (print)

Tribal Gods - national symbols for which men would die - of the 19th century. (print)
7420063 Tribal Gods - national symbols for which men would die - of the 19th century. (print); (add.info.: Tribal Gods - national symbols for which men would die - of the 19th century)

Background imageShield Collection: Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603550 Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Background imageShield Collection: A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin

A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin
3033730 A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin and his shield covered with human hair obtained from his enemies

Background imageShield Collection: A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph

A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913
3033735 A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.; Private Collection

Background imageShield Collection: Stilicho (Flavius Stilicho or Stiliccho, 360-408) in arms, general

Stilicho (Flavius Stilicho or Stiliccho, 360-408) in arms, general, patrice and consul of the Western Roman Empire
AIS5380588 Stilicho (Flavius Stilicho or Stiliccho, 360-408) in arms, general, patrice and consul of the Western Roman Empire, Right panel of the Stilicho diptych, c

Background imageShield Collection: Cup from the hill of St. Michael (Cerro de San Miguel) Lliria, Spain, 4-2nd century BC (ceramic)

Cup from the hill of St. Michael (Cerro de San Miguel) Lliria, Spain, 4-2nd century BC (ceramic)
AIS5364367 Cup from the hill of St. Michael (Cerro de San Miguel) Lliria, Spain, 4-2nd century BC (ceramic); Museo de Prehistoria, Valencia, Spain; © Iberfoto

Background imageShield Collection: King Peter I the Justice (1320-1367), miniature in 'Llibre de Franqueses i Privilegis del Regne de

King Peter I the Justice (1320-1367), miniature in "Llibre de Franqueses i Privilegis del Regne de Mallorca"
AIS5346189 King Peter I the Justice (1320-1367), miniature in "Llibre de Franqueses i Privilegis del Regne de Mallorca", Fol.338, 1334-1339 (miniature); Arxiu del Regne de Mallorca

Background imageShield Collection: Great helms and shields with heraldic crests, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Great helms and shields with heraldic crests, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912624 Great helms and shields with heraldic crests, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Great helms and shields with heraldic family crests, 14th century. From tomb effigies)

Background imageShield Collection: Walther von Bopfinger, died 1359, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Walther von Bopfinger, died 1359, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912617 Walther von Bopfinger, died 1359, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Walther Bopfinger, died 1359, in chainmail and plate armour, leather tunic, with coat of arms on shield with bouche)

Background imageShield Collection: Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912605 Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319)

Background imageShield Collection: Costumes of Count Ernst IV von Gleichen and his wives, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes of Count Ernst IV von Gleichen and his wives, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912592 Costumes of Count Ernst IV von Gleichen and his wives, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of Count Ernst IV von Gleichen with his first wife Ingeborg and second wife Margaretha)

Background imageShield Collection: Shields of the twelve tribes of Israel

Shields of the twelve tribes of Israel
6266271 Shields of the twelve tribes of Israel; (add.info.: Shields of the twelve tribes of Israel, from a work published by Pieter Mortier in Amsterdam, 1705.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageShield Collection: Don Quixote attacking the windmills, from Die Gartenlaube, pub. 1905 (print)

Don Quixote attacking the windmills, from Die Gartenlaube, pub. 1905 (print)
3742722 Don Quixote attacking the windmills, from Die Gartenlaube, pub. 1905 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Don Quixote attacking the windmills believing them to be giants)

Background imageShield Collection: Statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian as the Roman god of war Mars with shield and sword

Statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian as the Roman god of war Mars with shield and sword. Found in Ceperano
FLO4997379 Statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian as the Roman god of war Mars with shield and sword. Found in Ceperano. Copperplate engraving by Gio

Background imageShield Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901195 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageShield Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901136 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageShield Collection: Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)

Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860808 Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Salute runners at the finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, Ancient Greece)

Background imageShield Collection: The good hero fighting against alcohol, c.1920 (print)

The good hero fighting against alcohol, c.1920 (print)
UTD4835047 The good hero fighting against alcohol, c.1920 (print); (add.info.: The good Hero and the fight against alcohol - caricature - image date circa 1920)

Background imageShield Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901999 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageShield Collection: A thanksgiving ceremony and show of heraldic arms before a tournament. Knights helmets

A thanksgiving ceremony and show of heraldic arms before a tournament. Knights helmets
FLO4702998 A thanksgiving ceremony and show of heraldic arms before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy



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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 .