Armour Collection

A Sherman VC Firefly tank of 24th Lancers, 8th Armoured Brigade, near St Leger, 11 June 1944. The Sherman Firefly was based on the US M4 Sherman Tank but fitted with the powerful 3-inch calibre

R A O C men learning the recovering of capsizes tanks at a Midlands training centre. England. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

In the N. B. C. (nuclear biological) suit holding the new S. A. 80
In the N.B.C. (nuclear biological) suit holding the new S.A.80. weapon, Private Wayne Robson of the 5th Battalion Sherwood Foresters. January 1985 P035496

Adrian Conan Doyle wants to revive chivalry in England with the sport of fighting in armour. Mr. Conan Doyle and Captain Douglas Ash battle with mighty swords. 5th March 1948

A British Armoured Division operating near Pyingyaing between Kalewa and Shwebo, assembled armour in strength for the first time in the Burma campaign on Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Valentine tanks on exercise in East Anglia during Second World War. Circa 1940s

Knocked out German Mk. V Panther tank with 80mm gun near Bernieres-Bocage. 17th June 1944

British infantry passing a knocked out German tank as they move up to consolidate a position during fierce fighting around a village between Tilly and Caen. 28th June 1944

Tita Rickard, a young member of one of the Concert Parties touring the Western Desert, runs up to a tank undergoing repairs, to the surprise and delight of the tank crew. January 1943

Picture shows: A variety of abandoned guns, tanks, armoured cars and transports left behind by the Germans as they retreated from their positions on the Russian front during the Second World War

Picture shows: A piece of heavy artillery left behind by the Germans as they retreated from their positions on the Russian front during the Second World War. February 1942

British army soldiers of the Royal Engineers engaged on mine clearing duties, pass a six pounder anti tank gun and carriers on a road near Lebisey Wood

Shoppers pay for their goods at a supermarket in Cardiff, Wales, 16th May 1963

A Bren Gun Carrier seen here taking part in Army exercises in Northern England Circa 1941

The Churchill shows its sting. The Churchill Crocodile is the most powerful flame thrower in the world today. With its special fuel it shoots a flame thats is terrifying and deadly

Hobarts Funnies were a number of unusually modified tanks operated by the 79th Armoured Division and the Royal Engineers. These specialized tanks were developed under the guidance of Major General

Cruiser Mk 1 tanks of the Royal Tank Regiment seen here on anti invasion exercise in Southern England. 26th July 1940

A Bren Gun Carrier seen here taking part in Army exercises in Northern England Circa 1941

Actor, Alan Boswell, who plays King Pellimore in the Minerva Clubs production of Camelot, at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland

Janet Suzman (Joan of Arc) Donald Sinden (centre standing) (Richard of York) and Brewster Mason (Right) (Warwick) seen here on stage at the RSC Stratford Upon Avon performing a scene from Henry VI

The British Armour enter Valkenswenswaard First Village over the Dutch Border during the British Thrust into Holland. September 1944

Cromwell tanks of Guards Armoured Division drive along "Hells Highway"
Cromwell tanks of Guards Armoured Division drive along " Hells Highway" towards Nijmegen during Operation Market-Garden 20 September 1944

Tanks in their stables following their performance at the Battle of Hamel. Australians soldiers had been highly sceptical of the value of these machines following their failure at Bullecourt in April

The Household Cavalry give a display of horse riding skills at the Sunderland International Airshow. 05/08/1995

British Para Olympians, guest of honour of the Lord Mayor of London, at Mansion House, City of London, after their return from the Tokyo Paralympic Games; 5th December 1964

King Richard I and his attendants see an unknown knight unhorse his opponent in the jousting at a rehearsal of the remarkable Aldershot Searchlight Tattoo which opens on June 18th. P003614

Battle re-enactments - A medieval festival at Belsay Hall in Northumberland 9 August 1997 - The Black Knight defeats yet another opponent during the jousting competiton

Indian troops of the British Indian Army move forward in lorries, supported by a Light Tank Mk VI to relieve the besieged garrison port of Tobruk. 24th November 1941

John Mordan tried being a Knight for a day at Langley Castle, but found it hard to take an aggressive stance wearing 30 lbs. of steel armour in June 1972

John Mordan tried being a Knight for a day at Langley Castle, but found it hard to take an aggressive stance wearing 30 lbs. of steel armour in June 1972

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

Army Exercise: Troops of the Northern Command exercise, seen here moving an Matilda tank across a pontoon bridge. July 1942 P014913

Two Bren Carrier reconnaissance vehicle appear to have lost their tracks in this army exercise September 1942

North Africa November 1942 Crusader tanks mounted with 6 pounder guns seen here in chasing the retreating enemy following the Battle at El Alamein in Egypt

A suit was sold for £1, 950, 000 this morning by telephone
A suit was sold for £ 1, 950, 000 this morning by telephone. The deal was between an American buyer and Sothebys for a suit of Armour that belonged to Henry II of France

A Birmingham firm, a few months ago, started production on a new line which is now flourishing. The firm a metal products firm founded in Birmingham 100 years ago

This knight causes a stir while out for a walk

Suits You Sir December 1969 For the man seeking a suit that is really different, what abouit a suit of armour. The one in the picture is a replica of armour worn by Henry VIII

Sales assistant Tommy Frances guards a suit of armour as passers by look in in puzzlement

Three men from the R. A. P. C. at Fenham, who took part in a pageant as a knight
Three men from the R.A.P.C. at Fenham, who took part in a pageant as a knight and halbardiers. Left to right, Pte. Brian Morris, and Pte.Doug Barclay

This knight causes a stir as he waits for his bus

John Cleese as Sir Lancelot May 1974 Medieval Monty Python based on the Knights of the Round Table

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping