Shields Collection (#7)

Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade
7286224 Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First)

A Battle, detail, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 -1539
2384710 A Battle, detail, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 -1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy

The tragic death of Captain Cook (engraving)
960012 The tragic death of Captain Cook (engraving) by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragic death of Captain Cook on the shore at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii)

Mucius Scaevola thrusting his hand in the flames (metal-point on yellowish ground)
615256 Mucius Scaevola thrusting his hand in the flames (metal-point on yellowish ground, touched with white body colour on paper) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40)

A Male British Pict (engraving)
960020 A Male British Pict (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Male British Pict, a member of the Picts, a Scottish tribe)

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183149 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Death of Uriah the Hittite (oil on panel)
SHK332088 The Death of Uriah the Hittite (oil on panel) by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532) (circle of); 45.1x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c. 525 BC (marble)
JB331148 Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c.525 BC (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi

The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183150 The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Battle of Aquae Sextiae, 102 BC, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, early 1900s (litho)
IL274577 The Battle of Aquae Sextiae, 102 BC, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, early 1900s (litho) by Valda

Here fell the brothers of Harold: Gyrth and Leofwine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183145 Here fell the brothers of Harold: Gyrth and Leofwine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Capture of Constantinople by Crusaders, 1204, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC358096 The Capture of Constantinople by Crusaders, 1204, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho) by Valda

The Battle of Stamford Bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c
IL323214 The Battle of Stamford Bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Clark

Achilles dragging the body of Hector round on his chariot, detail from the ceiling of the Sala di Troia, c
AII83498 Achilles dragging the body of Hector round on his chariot, detail from the ceiling of the Sala di Troia, c.1538 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo

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Marsden Rock, Marsden, South Shields, South Tyneside, England Date: 19/06/2007

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Marsden Rock, Marsden, South Shields, South Tyneside, England Date: 19/06/2007

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306896 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; ); African

Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster)
700227 Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster) by Hardiman, Alfred Frank (1891-1949); 56x17x55.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Prehistoric Man (colour litho)
STC358129 Prehistoric Man (colour litho) by Collins, William W. (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields
6339002 Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century)

Etruscan warriors hit by Greek arrows at the siege of Thebes
6339910 Etruscan warriors hit by Greek arrows at the siege of Thebes by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Etruscan warriors hit by Greek arrows at the siege of Thebes)

Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster)
700228 Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster) by Hardiman, Alfred Frank (1891-1949); 56x17x55.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

The rise of Marius (litho)
STC358072 The rise of Marius (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marius (157-86 BC), future ruler of Rome

The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539
2384704 The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Mantova)

The Highlanders at the Battle of Killiecrankie, July 27th 1689 (litho)
STC373374 The Highlanders at the Battle of Killiecrankie, July 27th 1689 (litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Killiecrankie)

Medieval battle scene with two warriors armed with lance, sword and shields, 9th century
6338987 Medieval battle scene with two warriors armed with lance, sword and shields, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Medieval battle scene with two warriors armed with lance)

Duel between Aeneas and Mesenzio, from Aeneid, Canto X, detail of 2384674 (fresco)
2384675 Duel between Aeneas and Mesenzio, from Aeneid, Canto X, detail of 2384674 (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena)

The Battle of Telamon, 255 BC (litho)
STC358060 The Battle of Telamon, 255 BC (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 255 B.C)

Viking ship (w / c)
XND76014 Viking ship (w/c) by Oakes-Jones, Herbert (fl.1906); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy (colour litho)
6000256 Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy (colour litho) by Wulff, Max (1871-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy)

Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards
6340140 Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards by Paglianti, Giovanni (19th century); (add.info.: Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards)

View of the Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia): fresco representing the story of the town, 1538-1539
2384702 View of the Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia): fresco representing the story of the town, 1538-1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy

The Lowlanders at the Battle of Killiecrankie, July 27th 1689 (litho)
STC373375 The Lowlanders at the Battle of Killiecrankie, July 27th 1689 (litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Killiecrankie)

The Battle of Marathon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
IL322106 The Battle of Marathon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection

Turnus death from Aeneid, Canto XII, detail of 2384677 (fresco)
2384680 Turnus death from Aeneid, Canto XII, detail of 2384677 (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena)

The Virgin protecting Siena against earthquakes in 1466, 1467 (oil on panel)
XIR444285 The Virgin protecting Siena against earthquakes in 1466, 1467 (oil on panel) by Martini, Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1502); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Marina Volnova V Claressa Shields Kasakhstan V USA London 2012 Olympic Games, Boxing, Womens Middle 69-75kg Stratford, London, England 08 August 2012 Date: 08 August 2012

Medieval fashion of the 14th century (colour litho)
3245402 Medieval fashion of the 14th century (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

An Australian Aboriginal in full war paint, after a work by J. Macfarlane, from a contemporary print, c. 1935; Artwork
An Australian Aboriginal in full war paint, after a work by J. Macfarlane, from a contemporary print, c.1935; Artwork

Shields of the twelve tribes of Israel, from a work published by Pieter Mortier in Amsterdam, 1705

Ulysses killing the suitors
LLM455865 Ulysses killing the suitors by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses killing the suitors)

The Battle at Jinju during Masakiyos Conquest of Korea (Masakiyo Sankan taiji, Shinshujo)
The Battle at Jinju during Masakiyos Conquest of Korea (Masakiyo Sankan taiji, Shinshujo kassen no zu), 1863

Woven Wool Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: William P. Shearwood
Woven Wool Coverlet, c. 1937

Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
CH15825 Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

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Shields have been an integral part of human history, serving various purposes throughout the ages. In ancient Roman costume, they were not only a means of protection but also a symbol of power and authority. The Shield of Achilles, renowned for its impenetrable strength, played a crucial role in his legendary battle with Hector. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves at Queens College, Oxford. A vibrant color photo captures the essence of this prestigious institution adorned with coats of arms representing its rich heritage. Similarly, the Natal Native Contingent armed with assegais showcases how shields evolved to suit different cultures and regions. An advert from Richard Irvin & Sons in Aberdeen takes us to Scotland where they were used by industries like mining and shipbuilding for safety and protection. The famous St Hilda Colliery Band proudly displays their musical prowess while donning uniforms adorned with emblems reminiscent of ancient times. Cambridge University's colleges boast their own unique coats of arms that represent their individual identities within the larger academic community. These intricate designs reflect tradition and heraldry associated with each college's history. The sacrifice made by Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill during the Anglo-Zulu War highlights another facet of shield symbolism - loyalty to one's country or cause even at great personal cost. Their bravery is immortalized as they valiantly fought to save Queen's Colors against overwhelming odds. Stepping into maritime history brings us aboard Ark Royal, an Elizabethan naval ship known for its formidable defense capabilities. This vessel exemplifies how shields extended beyond land warfare into naval battles on treacherous seas. One cannot forget the awe-inspiring clash between Persian armies and warriors who crashed into them with tremendous force using their shields as both weapon and armor. This display demonstrates how these protective tools became offensive weapons when wielded skillfully. Finally, Ocean Road in South Shields provides a modern-day glimpse into how namesake cities honor their historical significance.