Militiamen Collection

The Night Watch, 1662, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Night Watch, 1662. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy, from a sketch by our special artist, 1877. It is considered worthy of remark that the insurgent bands were able to hold their

The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26, from a sketch by a correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: Battle of January 20....1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Battle of January 20. from a sketch by the correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876....the Turks gained a victory, but were not able to profit by it

The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876....some ordinary incidents and habits of campaigning life during the irregular warfare of the past six months in those rugged

Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Le debut des gardes rouges: une manifestation de la des ouvriers qui, apres avoir envahi et pille l'arsenal

The shooters meal in the Voetboogdoelen in Amsterdam in celebration of the conclusion... 1779. Creator: Jacob Cats
The shooters meal in the Voetboogdoelen in Amsterdam in celebration of the conclusion of the peace of Munster, 18 June 1648, 1779

The Night Watch, 1779. Creators: Jacob Cats, Gerrit Lundens
The Night Watch, 1779. The corporalship of Captain Frans Banning Cocq and Lieutenant Willem van Ruytenburch, known as the Night Watch

A Salonique; Miliciens cretois don't la tenue toute noire est curieuse, 1916. Creator: Unknown
A Salonique; Miliciens cretois don't la tenue toute noire est curieuse, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Presentation of a silver trumpet to the Artillery Corps and a silver bugle to the Rifle... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of a silver trumpet to the Artillery Corps and a silver bugle to the Rifle Corps, at Boston, 1860. Event held in the park of Major Hopkins. Mrs

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, Known as The Meagre Company, 1637. Other Title(s): Officers and other Guardsmen of the XIth District of Amsterdam

(St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam...conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Creator: Francesco Tozelli
Schuttersmalijd in De Voetboog (St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam, to celebrate the conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Militiamen's meal

Rural militia, 1830, (1834). Creator: Gerret Jasink van de Poll
Rural militia, 1830, (1834). New country recruits on the parade ground

Militia Company of District VIII under the Command of Captain Roelof Bicker, c.1640-c.1643. Other Title(s): The Company of Captain Roelof Bicker

The Queen's Westminster Rifle Volunteers, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Westminster Rifle Volunteers, 1862. Major Russell, Colour-Sergeant Roe, Capt. Vacher, Major Loch, Capt. Busby, Capt. Worms, Earl Grosvenor, Dr. Buzzard, Lieut. Trollope, Dr

The London Scottish Volunteers, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The London Scottish Volunteers, 1862. Mr. James M'Kissock, of Bread-street, Cheapside, writes complaining that in the article on the rise

Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Turkish army troops. From left to right: Chatir, Pasha, militiaman, Harbagi, Egyptian soldier and another militiaman. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Militiamen in a St Petersburg street, October 17, 1905 (b / w photo)
833392 Militiamen in a St Petersburg street, October 17, 1905 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Major John Pitcairn entering Lexington in the early morning of 19 April 1775, faced with about 80 Lexington militiamen, marking the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War

General Francis Marion in camp (litho)
PNP332806 General Francis Marion in camp (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Marion (1732-95)

Broadside with an Address to the American Army, Salem, 1775 (print)
AQS254876 Broadside with an Address to the American Army, Salem, 1775 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Battle of Kings Mountain, 7 October 1780 (litho)
PNP332853 Battle of Kings Mountain, 7 October 1780 (litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Barricades on Liteiniy Prospekt, St Petersburg, February 1917 (b / w photo)
833384 Barricades on Liteiniy Prospekt, St Petersburg, February 1917 (b/w photo) by Bulla, Karl Karlovich (1853-1929); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

The capture of Major John Andre (litho)
PNP328636 The capture of Major John Andre (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Major John Andre (1750-80), British army officer

The capture of Major John Andre (litho)
PNP328635 The capture of Major John Andre (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Major John Andre (1750-80), British army officer

Dedicated to the Newly Created E--l of L-nsd-le, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving)
2962504 Dedicated to the Newly Created E--l of L-nsd-le, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir James Lowther)

Death of Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain, 7 October 1780 (litho)
PNP332852 Death of Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain, 7 October 1780 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A group of students acting as militiamen, St Petersburg, 1917 (b / w photo)
833383 A group of students acting as militiamen, St Petersburg, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

The South Carolina State Arsenal in Charleston, South Carolina
867761 The South Carolina State Arsenal in Charleston, South Carolina, guarded by parading detachments of the Washington Light Infantry, 1860 (litho) by Waud

Militiamen seen here being given training in the use of an artillery rangefinder at a unknown location in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Circa September 1939

Some of the 2500 militiamen, who are at Oswestry Park Hall learning the basic skills in gunnery and artillery instruction

The second intake of Militiamen and the remainder of the first batch who were due to be called up in July 1939 seen here reporting for duty

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

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

Serbian Militia from South Serbia / Macedonia. Date: circa 1908

Militiamen During The Reign Of Charles I. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Militiamen During The Reign Of Charles I. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

SPAIN. CIVIL WAR. INTERIOR
Spain. Civil War. Militiamen in a trench at the front. Photography

Women looking The Night Watch, painting by Rembrandt (1606-1
Holland. Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum. Women looking The Night Watch, painting by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669)

Cavalry troops - Morocco. Date: circa 1930s

Militia Company of District XVIII under the Command of Capta
Govert Flinck (1615-1660). Dutch painter. Militia Company of District XVIII under the Command of Captain Albert Bas, 1645. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Pikeman
A pikeman, member of the English militia Date: circa 1640

IDAHO: MILITIA DRILL. Militiamen drilling with mock wooden rifles at an unidentified location in Idaho. Photograph, late 19th century

Russian Infantry and Cavalry Militiamen. Date: late 19th century

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Strikers in the street talking to members of the National Guard at a hotel in Albany, New York, during the Great Railroad Strike, 24 July 1877

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. A priest reads prayers over dying militiamen as the troops retreat through Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike, 22 July 1877

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Pennsylvania Governor John F. Hartranft (right foreground) at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company car in Pittsburgh that served as his headquarters during the Great

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"Militiamen: Guardians of Nations, Defenders of Freedom" From the iconic painting "The Night Watch" by Rembrandt in 1662 to the valiant Turkish army troops during the Ottoman Empire, they have played a crucial role throughout history. Whether it was during times of war or civil unrest, these brave individuals stood at the forefront, ready to protect their homeland. In Spain's Civil War, amidst the chaos and turmoil that engulfed the nation's interior, militiamen emerged as symbols of resilience and determination. Their unwavering spirit resonated through every street they patrolled. A black and white photograph captured in St Petersburg on October 17th, 1905 showcases militiamen standing tall amidst societal upheaval. They embodied hope for change and justice during a time when tensions were high. One cannot forget Major John Pitcairn's fateful entry into Lexington on that early morning of April 19th, 1775. His presence marked a turning point in American history as he encountered local militiamen who would soon ignite the flames of revolution. General Francis Marion found solace within his camp during challenging times. This lithograph immortalizes his leadership skills while highlighting how vital militia camps were for strategizing and regrouping. An address to the American Army published in Salem in 1775 served as an inspiration for countless militiamen fighting for independence from British rule. It rallied them together under one cause - freedom. The Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7th, 1780 showcased militia forces joining hands against British loyalists. This lithograph serves as a testament to their bravery and unity against all odds. Barricades lining Liteiniy Prospekt in St Petersburg during February 1917 depicted yet another chapter where ordinary citizens turned into extraordinary militiamen overnight. Their barricades symbolized resistance against oppression and paved the way for change.