Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime FaivreDeux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris
The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo UccelloThe Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). The Battle of San Romano was fought between the armies of Siena and Florence
Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Creator: UnknownWestgate, Canterbury, 1898. Grade I listed Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"
Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605. This tactic of the Roman infantry was intended to protect the soldiers from projectiles
Jousting Helm (Stechhelm), Innsbruck, 1480 / 1490. Creator: Christian SporJousting Helm (Stechhelm), Innsbruck, 1480/1490
French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). Artist: P JazetFrench cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V
Camouflage class at New York University, where men and women... New York, N.Y. 1943. Creator: Marjory CollinsCamouflage class in New York University, where men and women are preparing for jobs in the Army or in industry, New York, N.Y
Back into production go these carloads... Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, PaBack into production go these carloads of scrap metal, Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. The melting of alloy steels for defense work requires that steel mill scrapyards such as this be
Man of the Fort Story, Va. coastal defense, 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerMan of the Fort Story, Va. coastal defense
The Great Wall. Creator: Dorte VernerThe Great Wall
Peytral from a horse armor of Georg von Wolframsdorf, Mühlau, About 1480Peytral from a horse armor of Georg von Wolframsdorf, Muhlau, About 1480
Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Innsbruck, c. 1530/40. Creator: Jorg SeusenhoferMitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Innsbruck, c. 1530/40
Three-Quarter Field Armor of Anime Construction, Innsbruck, c. 1560
Mail Shirt, India, 17th century (?). Creator: UnknownMail Shirt, India, 17th century (?)
Close Helmet, Milan, c. 1510 / 15. Creator: Domenico dei BariniClose Helmet, Milan, c. 1510/15
Shishak, Eastern Europe, 16th century. Creator: UnknownShishak, Eastern Europe, 16th century
Bevor ("Falling Buff") with Two Gorget Pieces, Europe, c. 1500Bevor (" Falling Buff" ) with Two Gorget Pieces, Europe, c. 1500
Pair of Stirrups, France, c. 1800. Creator: UnknownPair of Stirrups, France, c. 1800
Front of Mail Breech, Europe, 15th century. Creator: UnknownFront of Mail Breech, Europe, 15th century
Brigandine, Europe, 1590 / 99. Creator: UnknownBrigandine, Europe, 1590/99
Mitten Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Augsburg, 1524 with some restoration
Clawed Arm Defense, Italy, mid-19th century in the early 17th centlury style
Sallet (Barbute), Milan, 1460-1470. Creator: Antonio MissagliaSallet (Barbute), Milan, 1460-1470
Shaffron, Turkey, 16th century. Creator: UnknownShaffron, Turkey, 16th century
Shishak, Turkey, late 16th / early 17th century. Creator: UnknownShishak, Turkey, late 16th/early 17th century
Pavise with the Arms of Winterthur and Saint George, Winterthur, c. 1440—c. 1460Pavise with the Arms of Winterthur and Saint George, Winterthur, c. 1440--c.1460
Boys Armor, France, late 17th century. Creator: UnknownBoys Armor, France, late 17th century
Visored Bascinet, Italy, 1390 / 1400. Creator: UnknownVisored Bascinet, Italy, 1390/1400
Turban Helmet, Western Iran, c. 1475 / 1500. Creator: UnknownTurban Helmet, Western Iran, c. 1475/1500
Highland Targe, Scotland, early 18th century. Creator: UnknownHighland Targe, Scotland, early 18th century
Bevor ("Falling Buff") and Gorget Plate, Europe, c. 1490. Creator: UnknownBevor (" Falling Buff" ) and Gorget Plate, Europe, c. 1490
Adarga (Shield), Spain, c. 1500. Creator: UnknownAdarga (Shield), Spain, c. 1500
Parade Shield of Henry II, King of France (reigned 1547-1559), copy of, Geneva, 1909 (copy of c. 1555 style)
Close Helmet, Landshut, 1551, possibly 1557. Creator: Possibly by the workshop ofClose Helmet, Landshut, 1551, possibly 1557
Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Milan, 1575 / 90. Creator: Lucio PiccininoGauntlet for the Left Hand, Milan, 1575/90
Closed Burgonet, Brussels, about 1610. Creator: Pierre du CoudroyClosed Burgonet, Brussels, about 1610
Half Armor and Targe for Service on Foot, Milan, 1590 / 1600. Creator: Master I. P. FHalf Armor and Targe for Service on Foot, Milan, 1590/1600
Shaffron, Brussels, about 1620. Creator: Pierre du CoudroyShaffron, Brussels, about 1620
Sallet (Barbuta), Milan, 1450 / 60. Creator: Master Z OSallet (Barbuta), Milan, 1450/60
Portions of a Field Armor, Greenwich, 1588 / 1590. Creator: Jacob HalderPortions of a Field Armor, Greenwich, 1588/1590
Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Spain, c. 1500 / 20. Creator: UnknownPair of Mitten Gauntlets, Spain, c. 1500/20
Breastplate, Spain, c. 1500. Creator: UnknownBreastplate, Spain, c. 1500
Bevor with two Gorget Plates, Spain, c. 1500, gorget plates possibly later
Gorget Plate for Bevor, Spain, c. 1500. Creator: UnknownGorget Plate for Bevor, Spain, c. 1500
Shaffron, Nuremberg, c. 1520. Creator: UnknownShaffron, Nuremberg, c. 1520
Pair of Cuisses and Poleyns, Germany, c. 1510. Creator: UnknownPair of Cuisses and Poleyns, Germany, c. 1510
Peytral and Lower Neck Defense of a Horse Armor, Augsburg, mid-16th cent. with 19th centPeytral and Lower Neck Defense of a Horse Armor, Augsburg, mid-16th century with 19th century etching
Gorget, Europe, 19th century in 16th century style. Creator: UnknownGorget, Europe, 19th century in 16th century style
