Bayonette Collection

WORLD WAR ONE MEMORIAL
The Shadow of Remembrance': A statue of a World War One soldier casts a shadow over a memorial tablet, Liverpool, England. Date: 1930s

House by House, 1915 (litho)
STC407188 House by House, 1915 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The trench exit for attack, 1915 (litho)
STC407197 The trench exit for attack, 1915 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

World War I Victory Bonds Poster, 1917 (lithograph)
2622430 World War I Victory Bonds Poster, 1917 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I Victory Bonds poster A Back Him Up)

The Battle of Ramillies, The 16th Foot charging the French Infantry, 1900 (w / c on paper)
NAM249784 The Battle of Ramillies, The 16th Foot charging the French Infantry, 1900 (w/c on paper) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: between the English)

Private J. Boyd, single-handed, captures a machine gun, illustration from
IL352835 Private J. Boyd, single-handed, captures a machine gun, illustration from Deeds that Thrill the Empire, published by Hutchinson & Co

Private J. Boyd, single-handed, captures a machine gun (colour litho)
STC412083 Private J. Boyd, single-handed, captures a machine gun (colour litho) by Piffard, Harold Hume (1867-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private J)

Their Spies, title page from La Baionnette, 1915 (colour litho)
STC414279 Their Spies, title page from La Baionnette, 1915 (colour litho) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of a Peoples Commissioner, 1927 (oil on canvas)
ALG404570 Death of a Peoples Commissioner, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Petrov-Vodkin, Kuzma Sergeevich (1878-1939); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

French & Beligian Goods
Germans warned off buying French and Belgian goods during the occupation

German Troops 1918
Smart young German soldiers march proudly off to the Western Front to meet their fate. Date: 1918

Serbian Troops 1916
Soldiers of the Serbian army, on military manoevers, having just been re-equipped with uniforms and bayonettes, etc. Date: 1916

War in Egypt, 1882. During unrest in 1881 and 1882 the Egyptian Army had built forts to protect Alexandria. Anxious for the safety of the Suez Canal, after a number of warnings

Trooping the Colour
A policeman and a man in a wheelchair are among the spectators of the rehearsal for the Trooping of the Colour at Horseguards Parade, Whitehall, central London

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"Bayonette: A Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice in World War One" Step back in time to the haunting echoes of World War One, where the bayonette stood as a testament to bravery and resilience. As we explore various hints from that era, such as "House by House, 1915 (litho)" and "The trench exit for attack, 1915 (litho), " we are reminded of the relentless battles fought on European soil. In "World War I Victory Bonds Poster, 1917 (lithograph), " this weapon becomes an emblematic figure urging citizens to support their troops financially. Its significance is further highlighted in "The Battle of Ramillies, The 16th Foot charging the French Infantry, 1900 (w / c on paper), " where soldiers fearlessly charge forward with fixed bayonettes. Among these courageous fighters was Private J. Boyd who single-handedly captured a machine gun – an awe-inspiring moment depicted both in illustration ("Private J. Boyd captures a machine gun") and color lithography ("Private J. Boyd captures a machine gun (colour litho)"). These acts of heroism were not limited to one side; even spies recognized its power as seen in "Their Spies" from La Baionnette magazine. Yet amidst valorous triumphs lay heart-wrenching losses portrayed vividly in artworks like "Death of a Peoples Commissioner, 1927 (oil on canvas). " This symbol reminds us that countless lives were forever altered by war's brutality. As we delve into history through images like "German Troops 1918, " "Serbian Troops 1916, " and advertisements promoting French & Belgian goods using bayonettes - it becomes evident how this weapon became synonymous with sacrifice during those tumultuous times. Today, standing tall as a World War One memorial, the bayonette serves as a poignant reminder of those who fought valiantly and paid the ultimate price.