Helmet Collection (page 2)

Bismarck as Blacksmith
OTTO BISMARCK Prussian statesman, depicted as Smith of the Nation, handing a newly forged sword to Germania

Amy Johnson - pioneering English pilot
Amy Johnson (later Mollison) CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia

Queen Boudicca inciting the Britons to revolt
Queen Boudicca of the Iceni tribe inciting the Britons to revolt against Roman domination. circa 60 AD

Norton Motorbike, winner of 28 TT Races
Norton Motorbike - winner of 28 TT Races, September 1952. 1952

1989 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - APRIL 23: Thierry Boutsen watches times on a monitor during the San Marino GP at Imola on April 23, 1989 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by LAT Images)

Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot - pictured standing in front of her Gipsy Moth just before she undertook a 19-day solo flight to Australia

1981 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 02: Michele Alboreto, Tyrrell 010 Ford, in the pits during the German GP at Hockenheimring on August 02, 1981 in Hockenheimring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

1984 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Elio de Angelis, Lotus 95T Renault, in the pits with Gerard Ducarouge and Peter Warr during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 22, 1984 in Brands Hatch

Korean War Veterans Memorial (1995). Washington D. C. United
Korean War Veterans Memorial (1995). Group of 19 stainless steel sculptures, by Frank Gaylord, representing a squad patrol. Detail. West Potomac Park. National Mall. Washington D.C. United States

Sir Donald Cameron, Governor of Tanganyika
Sir Donald Charles Cameron (1872-1948), Governor of Tanganyika (now Tanzania), seen here at Kigoma on 8 September 1928. He served as Governor from 1925 to 1931

Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934- 1968) in his space helmet. Gagarin became the first person in space when he was launched on Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin before launch, 1961
Yuri Gagarin before launch, in his flight suit and helmet, in a bus heading toward the Vostok 1 launch site in Kazakhstan, USSR, on 12 April 1961

YELLOW FEVER, CUBA, c1900. Conquerors of Yellow Fever. Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay (left, in civilian clothes), U.S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed (center), and others observe as Dr

MICKEY MANTLE (1931-1995). American baseball player. As a member of the New York Yankees, tossing his bat aside and beginning his trot around the bases after hitting his 500th career home run off of

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War
Greek hero Achilles dragging Hectors body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greeks holding the pass of Thermopylae, 480 BC
Greeks under Leonidas holding off the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, 480 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Racial / Viking / Carl Haag
A Viking

Formula 1 1988: Brazilian GP
AUTODROMO INTERNACIONAL NELSON PIQUET, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: Nigel Mansell during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet on Sunday April 03, 1988, Brazil

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Jochen Rindt, Lotus 72C Ford during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 06, 1970 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

1976 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T2 during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 12, 1976 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

1994 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 01: Ayrton Senna during the San Marino GP at Imola on May 01, 1994 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1973 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JULY 29: Jackie Stewart during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on July 29, 1973 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Richard II interrupting a tournament
Richard II stopping a tournament between Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, and Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford -- a scene which comes at the beginning of Shakespeares play

Kay Snap - Mr Bobby the Policeman. 1930s

WW2 greetings card, Corporal Joan Pearson
WW2 greetings card, Corporal J.D.M. Pearson, official war picture by Laura Knight, official war picture from the National Gallery

German postcard, Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg, WW1
German propaganda postcard, Germanys Pride, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg standing side by side in uniform during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Kendo martial arts fighter holding sword in front of him

Honda CBR1000RR
Car Photo Library The Bike Photo Library: Honda

Germany, Berlin, The Man with the golden helmet painting
Harmenszoon van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1669), The Man with the Golden Helmet

Italy, Milan, Scene from Valkyrie (1870) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Germany - 19th century. Scene from The Valkyrie (1870) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

1975 Monaco Grand Prix - Emerson Fittipaldi: Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren M23 Ford
1975 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 9-11 May 1975. Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren M23 Ford. Ref: 75MON12. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

AFS despatch rider and messenger, WW2
An AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) despatch rider and messenger on a motorbike at an LFS sub-station during the Second World War

ROBERT THE BRUCE (1274-1329). Robert I of Scotland: Color engraving, English, 1797

First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644
Royalist stronghold Lathom House in Lancashire defies Parlimentarian pressure and raises the royal standard. The ensuing siege lasted three months, but was eventually lifted

German machine gun in street, Grandpre, France, WW1
German machine gun in a street in Grandpre, north eastern France, during the First World War. American troops of the 312nd Machine Gun Company, 78th Division, eventually entered the town

Painting by Hs Power, War, WW1
Painting entitled War by the Australian war artist Harold Septimus Power (1877-1971), showing soldiers on horseback, pulling heavy artillery across a field

Royal Engineer with messenger dog, France, WW1
A Royal Engineer reading a message brought by a messenger dog by swimming a canal, near Nieppe Wood, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Coal miners relaxing after a shift. This is a coal mine in Donetsk, Ukraine. Photographed in May 1987 when Ukraine was still part of the USSR

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). American baseball player. Photographed in the cockpit of a Grumman F9F-6 Panther fighter plane, while a pilot for the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, c1943

Longbowmen during the Hundred Years War
French archers from the town of Rheims, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Aprilia RSV4 Factory - Max Biaggi

Met Police officers during Grunwick dispute
Two Metropolitan Police officers relax on deckchairs in The Mall, Central London, waiting for a political demonstration over the Grunwick dispute to begin

Queens Own Corps of Guides
A British Officer (Captain) of the Queens Own Corps of Guides. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Bank holiday at Goodwood
A plug and spanner bank holiday at Goodwood. R. D. Poore in his 3.8 Alfa-Romeo and Leslie Johnson in the E-type 1 1/2 litre E.R.A. top the rise after St

Ancient Greek Soldiers
Greek soldiers

Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/6. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil, 24 March 1991

1980 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 13: Mario Andretti, Lotus 81 Ford, in the pits. Colin Chapman observes during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 13, 1980 in Brands Hatch, United Kingdom

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"Unyielding Protection: The Heroic Helmet in History and Art" From the valiant fireman rescuing a girl from the engulfing flames to the mighty warriors of ancient times, helmets have long symbolized courage and protection. In Jonnard's 1886 masterpiece "Hermes, " we witness a heroic fireman donning his helmet as he fearlessly rushes into danger, embodying bravery in its purest form. Rembrandt van Rijn's captivating painting "A Man in Armour" transports us back to 1655, where an armored figure stands tall with his helmet gleaming under the sunlight. This timeless depiction reminds us of the indomitable spirit that resides within those who wear such headgear. Fast forward to the adrenaline-fueled British Grand Prix of 1991, where speed and precision merge with safety. As racers zoom past at breakneck speeds on their BMW S1000RR motorcycles, their helmets serve as both shields against potential disaster and symbols of unwavering determination. In Geevor Tin Mine, Cornwall, a miner emerges from darkness wearing a sturdy helmet adorned with marks of resilience earned through years spent beneath unforgiving earth. His unwavering commitment echoes that of countless miners who rely on this essential piece of equipment for their daily survival. The streets of London come alive with authority as police officers patrol diligently while sporting their trusty helmets. These guardians ensure order prevails amidst chaos—a testament to how these protective headpieces empower individuals to uphold justice. Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's oil painting "Scotland Forever" captures a pivotal moment in history when Scottish soldiers charge fearlessly towards victory during battle—helmets shining brightly amidst swirling chaos. Their unyielding resolve is mirrored by Robert the Bruce's statue at Bannockburn Monument—an enduring tribute to Scotland's indomitable spirit throughout centuries. Even Hannibal himself knew the significance of protecting his troops' heads as they crossed the treacherous Alps, elephants and all.