Shield Collection (page 2)

Ancient Greek Soldiers
Greek soldiers

Beowulf & Dragon
Beowulf, now an old man, uses his young companion Wiglafs shield to defend himself against the fire dragon

Iron Age Man and Woman J030114
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing of an Iron Age man and woman with a Round House in the background, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Celtic chariot J950023
Reconstruction drawing of a horse drawn Celtic chariot and charioteer in Iron Age Britain by Chris Evans (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Blaise Castle
Sham Castle c1766, set within the magnificent Blaise Estate, Bristol. IoE 379730

Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199). King of England (1189-1199). Crusader forces praying before going into battle. Gustave Dore engraving

Saint George. Byzantine icon. XIV century. Greece
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Icon with Saint George made by the workshop of Constantinople. Dated at XIV century. Byzantine Museum. Athens

WORLD WAR I (1914-1918). Poster USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan Campaign. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (1917), by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951). Edited by the government of the United States

Aspidium filix mas or Male Shield fern. Handcoloured engraving from William Curtis, Flora Londiniensis; containing a history of the plants indigenous to Great Britain

SHAKA ZULU (c1787-1828). Portrait thought to be of Shaka, chief of Zulu clan in South Africa: lithograph, 19th century

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Soldier. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, from The Dance of Death, published in 1538

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Hand-colored woodcut
Aztec tiger knight in a costume of cotton and a helmet made of wood, from a model in Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Seljuk Turks defeated at Dorylaeum, First Crusade
Crusaders under Godfrey of Bouillon, defeating Muslim forces of Sultan Kilij Arslan at Dorylaeum in Asia Minor, 1097. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greek Soldiers
Greek soldiers

Death of the Consul Lucius Junius Brutus in a duel with Aruns
XAM65656 Death of the Consul Lucius Junius Brutus in a duel with Aruns by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Britannia (Dugdale s)
An imperious Britannia with her foot on the shield of Europe

The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104386 The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens College, Oxford)

Derek Ware fight co-ordinator runs through the fight scene with the Ian (William Russell) during a break in filming the Dr Who story The Crusades at the BBC studios in Ealing. 16th February 1965

Minerva, 1775 (marble)
XOS1765294 Minerva, 1775 (marble) by Nollekens, Joseph Francis (1702-48); 144 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquis of Rockingham)

Europe, Spain, Salamanca, relief sculpture of crest on university wall

MARS AND VENUS. Steel engraving after the sculpture by Antonio Canova

Battle of Salamis
A Persian admiral, the bravest of the brothers of King Xerxes, is killed by the Greeks at the Battle of Salamis

Richard III at Bosworth
Richard III fights on horseback during the Battle of Bosworth

Achilles Shields
The Shield of Achilles

Saint George
SAINT GEORGE with shield and sword

Detail of mosaic showing fighting warriors with swords and shields, Kourion, Cyprus, Europe

Costume / Men / Gladiator
A Roman gladiator fully equipped for the arena, with body armour, a large curved shield, helmet and dagger

Death of Sir Henry de Bohun, killed by Robert Bruces axe at the Battle of Bannockburn, 23-24 June 1314, part of the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1314

England v Netherlands Schoolboy International at Wembley Stadium, Saturday 9th June 1984

Grave stele of Demokleides, in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Greece Athens, National Archaeological Museum Stele Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Zulu Warrior
An old Zulu warrior, (full length photograph) in native costume, holding a baton, spear and shield, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Natal, South Africa. Date: 2004

A Man in Armour, 1655 (oil on canvas)
GLS2946 A Man in Armour, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 137.5x104.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Portrait of King Henry II of England
6337224 Portrait of King Henry II of England by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry II of England)

Land of Hope and Glory (colour litho)
5996702 Land of Hope and Glory (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Land of Hope and Glory. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Coats of Arms for Schools and Colleges, including Oxford and Cambridge, public schools and grammar schools. Date: circa 1910

Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges (colour litho)
3104472 Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges)

Cantwell Fada, c. 1330 (limestone)
MFI314744 Cantwell Fada, c.1330 (limestone) by Irish School; height: 242.6 cm; Church of Kilfane, nr. Thomastown, County Kilkenny

Picture shows the rock supergroup Humble Pie, photographer in August 1969. In the foreground is ex Small Faces singer and guitarist Steve Marriott

GWR Coat of Arms
The Great Western Railway Coat of Arms, also known as the Garter Crest. A garter can be seen surrounding the original coat of arms which contained the city shields for London (left)

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Pauline Mailhac - Austrian Soprano - Role of Brunhilde
Pauline Mailhac (1858-1946) - Austrian Operatic Soprano. Photograph of her farewell performance in Wagners Gotterdammerung on 15th June 1901 in the role of Brunhilde - Karlsruhe Opera. Date: 1901

Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC)
Greek art. Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC). Marble relief depicting a warrior sitting sad and meditating on the stern of a ship. Beside him, his helmet and shield

The Royal Coat of Arms of King George V. Arms: Quarterly, first and fourth, gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, (England); second or, a lion rampant within a tressure flory counter-flory

St. Marks Church and Croatian Parliament in Zagreb, Croatia
St. Marks Church and the Croatian Parliament in St. Marks Square in Zagreb, Croatia

Battle of Hastings J000016
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Battle of Hastings reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn. Armies re-group on hillock. Normans take food and water horses

Battle of Hastings J000015
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Battle of Hastings reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn. Waves of Norman cavalry and infantry smash into the shield wall

Battle of Hastings J000014
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Battle of Hastings reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn. The Normans counter attack English Fyrdmen cut off on hillock

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"Unyielding Protection: Tracing the Legacy of Shields Through History" Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe: A fierce warrior queen, her shield symbolized her indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. Rembrandt van Rijn's "A Man in Armour": This captivating painting immortalizes a knight with his trusty shield, showcasing the significance of this defensive tool throughout centuries. Battle of Hastings IC008_018: Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, shields became an essential line of defense for soldiers fighting for their lives on that fateful day in history. St. Marks Church and cobbles of the Square in Zagreb, Croatia: Here stands a testament to shields' enduring presence as they were once wielded by valiant knights who protected their lands and people. Anfield Road Football Stadium - Home of Liverpool FC: In modern times, fans unite under one emblematic shield to support their beloved team, reflecting unity and loyalty within football culture. King Harold's Foot Soldiers with Spears and Battle Axes (Bayeux Tapestry): The intricate tapestry captures warriors brandishing their shields while defending England during one of its most pivotal moments. Medieval English Shield Designs: Richly adorned with symbols representing honor, family lineage, or religious beliefs; these designs showcased both strength and individuality on medieval battlefields. The Statue of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn Monument: Standing tall amidst Scotland's historic battlegrounds is a tribute to bravery where shields played an integral role in securing victory against adversity. Angels of Mons Cover Design for Piano Music : Inspired by folklore surrounding World War I battles, this artwork encapsulates how soldiers found solace behind imaginary angelic shields during times when hope seemed scarce. Roman Infantry Practising Combat J050053 .