Bandolier Collection

FRANCISCO PANCHO VILLA (1877-1923). Mexican revolutionary leader. Photographed wearing bandoliers with his military staff during the Mexican Revolution, c1913

BOER WAR, 1900. Mrs. Davies, a British settler, firing on Boer positions during the siege of Mafeking, South Africa, May 1900. Contemporary English drawing

VIETNAM WAR: SOLDIER, 1970. A U. S. 61st Infantry Regiment trooper with a peace symbol
VIETNAM WAR: SOLDIER, 1970. A U.S. 61st Infantry Regiment trooper with a peace symbol and religious medals as well as a bandolier of bullets at Con Thiem, Vietnam, February 1970

Monument to young Boer - Pretoria Cemetery, South Africa
Monument to a Young Boer (Desire de Villiers) who died in Natal on 11th December 1899 at the age of 18 in the Second Boer War (1899-1902) - Pretoria Cemetery, South Africa

Bandoleers, showing the arrangement of the cords, rings, bullet bag and primer, from The British Army: Its Origins
619344 Bandoleers, showing the arrangement of the cords, rings, bullet bag and primer, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Collar of bandoleers (bandoliers), a shoulder belt used to hold sets of ammunition, with cords, rings, bullet-bag and primer. Date: 17th century

French musketeer, 1586
Musketeer, 1586, reign of King Henri III of France. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 154 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Cossack Ambulance Convoy in the mountains of Caucasia, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359637 Cossack Ambulance Convoy in the mountains of Caucasia, 1914-19 (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Zapatistas, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
STC375627 Zapatistas, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Vargas, (fl.c.1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

A Young King Edward VIII Drilling His Siblings, the Duke of York and the Princess Royal
STC360947 A Young King Edward VIII Drilling His Siblings, the Duke of York and the Princess Royal, c.1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Kurd Man, ca. 1893. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Kurd Man, ca. 1893

Arcturus, 1893. Creator: Julian Alden Weir
Arcturus, 1893

Abyssinian War September 1935 Abyssinian soldiers in the trenches on the Ogadan front. The soldiers have no steel helmets, gas masks or modern weapons to stop the Italian advance

Abyssinian War September 1935 Abyssinian sniper seen here on the Ogadan Front

Bandolier and powder flask. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Shaykh Hamid Pasha, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Shaykh Hamid Pasha, c1906-1913, (1915). Group portrait of a sheikh and his retinue, in a village...which is situated perhaps two and half miles outside Bashkala

Ahmed Agha, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Ahmed Agha, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men with rifles and bullet belts, Shirwan, (eastern Turkey). A little further on we met Ahmed Agha and fifty gunmen

Kurds of Shaykh Sadiks Army, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Kurds of Shaykh Sadiks Army, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men with rifles and bullet belts, Khatuna, (eastern Turkey). From " The Caliphs Last Heritage

Kurdish mountain brigands, Armenia, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Wallace Beery, American actor, 1934-1935. Beery won a Best Actor Oscar in 1931 for his performance in The Champ. He is shown here playing the role of Pancho Villa in Viva Villa! (1934)

Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900. Botha (1862-1919), pictured here posing with his decorated Mauser rifle

Bandoleers, Showing The Arrangement Of The Cords, Rings, Bullet Bag And Primer. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Italian World War II Cavalry Bandolier uniform, 20th Century
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Coat with cavalry ammunition holder bandolier

COLONIALISM CARTOON, 1889. Slow-But Not Sure. English cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1889, on Germanys colonial efforts in Africa

MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARIES. Two Mexican revolutionary couples. Oil over a photograph, c1910

PASCUAL OROZCO (1882-1915). Mexican Revolutionary leader. Photograph, c1911

A Bedouin man of the Beni Hassan tribe, in Jordan. Photograph, 1921
JORDON: BEDOUIN, 1921. A Bedouin man of the Beni Hassan tribe, in Jordan. Photograph, 1921

RSR 16th Battalion, Sussex Yeomanry at camp, 1906
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 4254 16th Batt Sussex Yeomanry/064 August 1906 Postcard

Matchlocks and other firearms
Various firearms -- an English Matchlock, a 1615 Spanish Matchlock, a Spanish Wheel Lock Rifle, a Tuscan Double Wheel Lock, plus bandoliers and spanner

Group photo, No. 4 Mountain Battery RGA cricket team, India
Group photo, No. 4 Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery cricket team with sports shields and guns, Rawalpindi, India. Date: circa 1923

Korean man in hat, breeches and stockings, holding a stick
Spanish cavalier from the 17th century, in floppy boots, cape, ruff, bandolier and plumed hat.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U. S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as
BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as one of the Three Musketeers, together with Mexican revolutionary leaders Francisco Pancho Villa (left)

MEXICO: REVOLUTIONARIES. Mexican Revolutionary General Pascual Orozco and his staff, including Alfred Franhe and Estreadio Barquez. Photograph, c1911

MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARIES. Two Mexican revolutionary couples. Photograph, c1910

WWI: ARMENIAN VOLUNTEER. An Armenian volunteer soldier during World War I. Photograph, c1917

BOER WAR, 1900. Mrs. Davies, a British settler, firing on Boer positions from the trenches during the siege of Mafeking, May 1900. Drawing from a contemporary English newspaper

Francisco Indalecio Madero (1873-1913)
FRANCISCO INDALECIO MADERO (1873-1913). Mexican revolutionist and politician. The triumph of Madero. Mexican popular print, c1911, by Jose G. Posada

FRITZ DUQUESNE (1877-1956). South African Boer soldier, journalist, and spy. Photograph, c1900

BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U. S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as
BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as one of the Three Musketeers, together with Mexican revolutionary leaders Francisco Pancho Villa (left)

APACHE SCOUTS, 19th CENTURY. Five Apache scouts with the 6th Cavalry of the U. S
APACHE SCOUTS, 19th CENTURY. Five Apache scouts with the 6th Cavalry of the U.S. Army. Photograph, 19th century

Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States. Archaeological
Bandolier National Monument, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA. Archaeological site of ancient Anasazi Native Americans

Two belly gunners in a B-24 firing at attacking 109 Messerschmidts over Italy, 1943
WORLD WAR II: U.S. PLANE. Two belly gunners in a B-24 firing at attacking 109 Messerschmidts over Italy, 1943

Zapata, Leader of Mexican Revolution of the South Postcard. ca. 1913, Zapata, Leader of Mexican Revolution of the South Postcard

ENGLISH MUSKETEER. An English Musketeer with his matchlock, bandoleers and rest. Line engraving, late 18th century

NYASALAND: CONSUL STAFF. The kilaugosi, or leader of the caravan, at the British Consul of Nyasaland (present-day Malawi), Africa. Line engraving, 1889

SHOOTING A RATTLESNAKE. A hunter prepares to shoot a rattlesnake. Line engraving, English, late 19th century, after Stanley Berkeley

ZOOLOGY: RATTLESNAKE. A hunter prepares to shoot a rattlesnake. Line engraving, English, late 19th century, after Stanley Berkeley

POSADA: DEAD REVOLUTIONARY. The Dead Revolutionary. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

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"Bandolier: A Symbol of Strength, Revolution, and Heritage" Throughout history, the bandolier has been more than just a practical accessory for carrying ammunition and has become a powerful symbol representing courage, rebellion, and cultural identity. In the early 20th century, Francisco Pancho Villa donned his iconic bandoliers as he led the Mexican Revolution against oppressive forces. Captured in a photograph alongside his military staff, Villa's bandoliers became synonymous with his fearless leadership and unwavering determination to fight for justice. During the Vietnam War, an American soldier from the 61st Infantry Regiment proudly wore a bandolier adorned not only with bullets but also with religious medals and a peace symbol. This juxtaposition showcased both the harsh realities of war and the soldiers' desire for peace amidst chaos. The Boer War saw Mrs. Davies bravely firing on Boer positions while wearing her own set of bandoleers. Her actions exemplified how women played an active role in defending their homes during times of conflict. Bandoleers were not limited to battlefields alone; they were also featured prominently in military equipment manuals such as "The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment" published in 1868. These detailed illustrations provided insight into their intricate design - cords, rings, bullet bags - all essential components that ensured quick access to ammunition during combat. Beyond warfare settings, bandoleers found their place in various cultures worldwide. From French musketeers in 1586 to Cossack Ambulance Convoys traversing Caucasia's mountains between 1914-19 or Zapatistas fighting for social justice around 1914 – these diverse groups embraced this versatile accessory as part of their unique identities. Even royalty was not immune to its allure; King Edward VIII could be seen drilling alongside his siblings while sporting a distinctive shoulder belt filled with ammunition sets.