Militia Collection (page 7)

A veteran from the previous war gives instructions on how to use a Tommy gun at a Home Guard camp near Cardiff. September 1941

A squad of the Home Guard prepare to deal with an "invader"
A squad of the Home Guard prepare to deal with an " invader" by means of a Molotov cocktail during training exercises in the Dover and Folkestone areas of Kent during the Second World War

In a recent exercise in the Southern Command, members of the Home Guard collaborated with units of the Royal Marines and a squadron of Polish pilots

A very interesting exercise, involving some three to four hundred Home Guards, recently took place in a mining area in the North of England

A War Office Travelling School is touring the country, instructing home guards. Pictures taken in the Eastern Command. A demonstrator shows how to use a sticky bomb. August 1941

Home Guards, well entrenched, with a bombing post in the background, guarding a road in the English countryside during the Second World War. August 1940

Sixth East Yorkshire Home Defence Corps in training during the Second World War. Circa 1940

George Rogers Clark, c. 1810. Creator: C. D. Cook
George Rogers Clark, c. 1810

William Pitt drilling militia at Walmer Castle, when a French invasion was expected Date: 1803

Muster Day, 1843 or after. Creator: Charles Henry Granger
Muster Day, 1843 or after

Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c. 1636 / 1638. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c. 1636/1638

Stephen Van Rensselaer III, 1793 / 1795. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Stephen Van Rensselaer III, 1793/1795

Portrait Of Lt-Col Archibold John Macdonnell, 1800. Creator: Unknown
Portrait Of Lt-Col Archibold John Macdonnell, 1800

The Right Honorable James Caulfield, Earl of Charlemount of the Kingdom of Ireland, Head of the Volunteers, March 19, 1782

The Taking of Major Andreby the Incorruptible Paulding, Williams and Vanvert, Jul
The Taking of Major Andre by the Incorruptible Paulding, Williams and Vanvert, July 4, 1812

22nd New York State Militia, ca. 1861. Creator: Unknown
22nd New York State Militia, ca. 1861. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Maryland Heights, near Harpers Ferry, New York State Militia, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
Maryland Heights, near Harpers Ferry, New York State Militia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

[Camp Scene with Soldiers of the 22nd New York State Militia, Harpers Ferry, Virginia], 1862

Matas (Miliciens indigenes), 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Matas (Miliciens indigenes), 1866

Miliciens mangeant le riz, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Miliciens mangeant le riz, Cochinchine, 1866

Chinese military uniforms 1864
Costumes of Taeping officers and soldiers. Date: 1864

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Laos, Armed guard on upcountry truck

Militia Drilling, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
Militia Drilling, 1870s

Elie Williams, 1789. Creator: Charles Willson Peale
Elie Williams, 1789

Arundel & Bramber Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, 1835. Creator: Unknown
Arundel & Bramber Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, 1835. The Arundel and Bramber Yeomanry Cavalry, disbanded 1848. From " The History, Antiquities, and Topography of the County of Sussex

Camoens, (c1524-1580), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Camoens, (c1524-1580), 1830. Luis Vaz de Camoes (c1524-1580) Portuguese poet, a romantic and idealist, enlisted in overseas militia, and during a battle with the Moors

Charlemont, (1728-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Charlemont, (1728-1799), 1830. James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont (1728-1799) Irish statesman known for his love of Classical art and culture and leader in the formation of the Irish Volunteers

General Warren, in the dress of a minute-man, c1760, (1937). Creator: Unknown
General Warren, in the dress of a minute-man, 1937. Joseph Warren (1741-1775) American physician and Patriot of Boston during early days of the American Revolution

A portrait of General Andrew Pickens, c1790, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A portrait of General Andrew Pickens, 1937. Andrew Pickens (1739-1817) militia leader in the American Revolution and a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina

Singapore Volunteer Corps, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Singapore Volunteer Corps, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

British Guiana Militia, 1936. Creator: Unknown
British Guiana Militia, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Uprising of the New England Yeomanry, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Uprising of the New England Yeomanry, (1877). American patriots fought against the British during the War of Independence, 1775-1783

Group of Montenegrins, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Group of Montenegrins, c1879. Armed men from Montenegro, in traditional costume

Battle of Austerlitz
The evening before the Battle of Austerlitz, Engraving from 1852, Photo by D Walker

Natal Volunteers, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Natal Volunteers, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

The Dragoons at the Battle of Gravelotte on the 16th August 1870, from Le Petit Journal
XIR283599 The Dragoons at the Battle of Gravelotte on the 16th August 1870, from Le Petit Journal, 1894 (colour litho) by Brisset

500th anniversary of the birth of Joan of Arc - Re-enactment
500th anniversary of the birth of Joan of Arc in 1412 - Historic Cortege of May 7th. Re-enactment Men of the people carrying attack machines (Siege equipment?). Date: 1912

A Group of Albanians. Date: 1821

Pitt Drilling Militia at Walmer Castle in 1803, (1896). Artist: JW Evans
Pitt Drilling Militia at Walmer Castle in 1803, (1896). After William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) resigned as Prime Minister in 1801

City traind bands, 1789. Artist: John Nixon
City traind bands, 1789. A row of very unsoldierly citizen soldiers being drilled by an officer. The City militia lined the streets from Temple Bar to St Pauls Cathedral when George III processed to

A sudden surprize to the City Militia... 1774. Artist: John Nixon
A sudden surprize to the City Militia... 1774. The gateway of the Honourable Artillery Company headquarters. Children climbing

The Boston Police Strike, Massachusetts, USA, September 1919. A loyal policeman instructing a mounted State Guardsman. The majority of Bostons police force went out on strike on on 9 September 1919

State troops to the rescue in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 9 September 1919. Artist
State troops to the rescue in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1919. A Company going on duty during the citys Police Strike, which broke out on 9 September 1919

Scene during the German Revolution, c1918-c1919. Revolution broke out in Germany in November 1918 in the final days of the First World War

Brothers, Don t Shoot!, placard during the German Revolution, Berlin, c1918-c1919. Revolution broke out in Germany in November 1918 in the final days of the First World War

Barricades on a street, German Revolution, Berlin, Germany, c1918-c1919. Civilians and soldiers in position behind defences made from bundles of newspapers

Militiawoman, 1920. Private Collection

Saint Mark assists three Magistrates in recruiting the militia for the fleet, ca 1586. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

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"Militia: Guardians of Ideals, Protectors of Freedom" Throughout history, the concept has been intertwined with the struggle for independence and the defense of cherished beliefs. From Belfast to Izmir, from North Korea to South Carolina, these diverse examples highlight the resilience and dedication displayed by those who take up arms in service of a cause. In Northern Ireland's troubled past, an Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) poster serves as a reminder of a divided society where propaganda fueled tensions. Yet amidst this backdrop emerges Laodicea Dicey Langston, a courageous daughter shielding her father from Loyalist troops during the American Revolution. This mezzotint painting captures her unwavering commitment to protecting her family and supporting their revolutionary ideals. The iconic Bunker Hill battle symbolizes another chapter in militia history - one that witnessed ordinary citizens standing shoulder-to-shoulder against oppression. As artillery moves on the battlefield during the French and Indian War, it becomes evident that militias were not limited to specific regions or eras; they arose wherever freedom was at stake. Across continents and time periods alike, militias have played pivotal roles in shaping societies. In Spain's tumultuous Civil War era, Republican Militia members fought valiantly for their vision of justice and equality. Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Night Watch" immortalizes Amsterdam's civic guard - an early form tasked with maintaining order within their city walls. From Winchester Cathedral's graveyard gravestone commemorating fallen soldiers to Turkish Zeibek warriors showcasing their indomitable spirit in Izmir - these images remind us that militiamen are bound by duty but also driven by passion for their homeland. Whether defending unionism in Belfast or promoting ideology under North Korea's regime through propaganda posters found in Wonsan City - militias continue to shape our world today. Their legacy is one marked by sacrifice and valor.