Educational charts of arms and armor, prepared by Bashford Dean, ill. by S.J. Rowland and Hashime Murayama. European armor, helmets, breastplates, gauntlets, shields, swords, pole arms, spurs, crossbows and bows and guns - the development of their common forms during the centuries.

12 plates. 25 cm

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[Carte postale 142 dpi — Tirages meilleurs jusqu'à 11 x 19 cm maximum] [142dpi Postcard — Prints best within 11 x 19 cm / 4 x 7 inches] Here we see Joan of Arc has been through her final baptism (World War I), and been made a saint by Pope Benedict XV shortly thereafter. Moreover, those who have served in The First Word War formally acknowledge and honour her as the Patron Saint of their war, with the greatest reverence. Now, here's where it gets sticky — I held off posting this picture for a long time. In fact, I didn't know if I would post it at all, because I find it somewhat disturbing and deeply unsettling. The picture is in the typical 1930's style, as you can probably see, but Joan is depicted quite ominously looking upward... and the world has little notion that a Second World War is just around the corner. Those of us who see Joan of Arc as the Patron of World War I, rather than a mere historical heroine, tend to look at her through different eyes — If you're going to believe anything, believe that... If you too find yourself discomforted in any degree by this picture, you have my most sincere apologies in advance. Fade to black. World War Joan ~ Codi von Richthofen, Saint Joan of Arc Superstar ©

Armour, protective clothing with the ability to deflect or absorb the impact of projectiles or other weapons that may be used against its wearer.