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This music trophy clock panel was designed during the French Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used to decorate monuments connected with war.

Music Trophy Clock Panel

This music trophy clock panel was designed during the French Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory…

This trophy clock panel was designed during the French Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used to decorate monuments connected with war.

Trophy Clock Panel

This trophy clock panel was designed during the French Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory…

"Then David ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled." I Samuel17:51 ASV <p>Illustration of David standing next to the giant body of Goliath, holding his head by the hair. David is leaning on Goliath's sword and Goliath's spear lies on the ground, partially underneath the body. The Philistine army flees (left), while the Israelites cheer and pursue them (right). There are trees, mountains, and a small town in the background.

David Holds the Head of the Slain Goliath

"Then David ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof,…

General Scott's entry into Mexico City following victory in the attack on Chapultepec.

General Scott's Entry into Mexico City

General Scott's entry into Mexico City following victory in the attack on Chapultepec.

Gulliver takes the enemy's fleet, the Blefuscudians, and victoriously drags them into the royal port of Lilliput crying, "Long live the most puissant Emperor Lilliput!"

Gulliver in Victory

Gulliver takes the enemy's fleet, the Blefuscudians, and victoriously drags them into the royal port…

Illustration of a Hun warrior riding on horseback, his mouth open as if to scream. The warrior has a shield, ax, and javelin or spear. He also has a whip tied to his wrist. He is wearing a fur cap and some sort of animal pelt. Heads hang from the horse's garb and the horse is in full gallop. This is a detail taken from a larger drawing by A. De Neuville in the 19th century. The full drawing portrays this Hun among others riding over bound women and children. It is meant to portray them as barbarians.

Hun Warrior on Horseback in Battle

Illustration of a Hun warrior riding on horseback, his mouth open as if to scream. The warrior has a…

Andrew Jackson's reception by the citizens of New Orleans following his defeat of the British in the Battle of New Orleans.

Jackson's Reception by the Citizens of New Orleans

Andrew Jackson's reception by the citizens of New Orleans following his defeat of the British in the…

A medal of Smyrna depicting Ceres, the goddess of plenty. The reverse side of the medal shows Jupiter seated, holding the emblem of Victory.

Medal of Smyrna

A medal of Smyrna depicting Ceres, the goddess of plenty. The reverse side of the medal shows Jupiter…

A medal of Tarsus which suggest that Minerva, the goddess of arts and sciences, was revered there. In her hand she holds a Victory holding a garland, turning from the goddess.

Medal of Tarsus

A medal of Tarsus which suggest that Minerva, the goddess of arts and sciences, was revered there. In…

A medal containing two circles of heads, each having seven, male and female alike. The heads of the inner circle are divided by spokes. The upper head has on either side of it a Victory offering a crown and palm branch.

Medal with Heads

A medal containing two circles of heads, each having seven, male and female alike. The heads of the…

"A medal prepared by Napoleon to be issued at London in honor of his expected triumph. It represents Hercules overthrowing a merman and bears the legend Frapp&eacute;e à Londres - 'Struck in London' - 1804."&mdash;Webster, 1920

A Napoleonic Medal

"A medal prepared by Napoleon to be issued at London in honor of his expected triumph. It represents…

"Nike, or Victory." &mdash;Bulfinch, 1897

Nike

"Nike, or Victory." —Bulfinch, 1897

"The first public monuments that arose after the Persian wars were erected under the auspices of Cimon, who was, like Pericles, a lover and patron of the arts. The principal of these were the small Ionic temple of Nike Apteros (Wingless Victory), and the Theseum, or Temple of Theseus. The temple of Nike Apteros was only 27 feet in length by 18 in breadth, and was erected on the Acropolis in commemoration of Cimon's victory at the Eurymedon." &mdash; Smith, 1882

Temple of Nike Apteros

"The first public monuments that arose after the Persian wars were erected under the auspices of Cimon,…

A drawing of one section of the graffiti found on the house of Dioscuri in Pompeii. A gladiator descends a set of stairs and holds a palm leaf in his left hand. There is a second palm leaf, alone, behind the gladiator. Under the man the text reads, "Campani victoria una cum Nucerinis peristis", which translates as "Campanians, you perished together with the Nucerians in victory". The text refers to a riot that took place in the Pompeiian amphitheater in AD 59.

Pompeii Graffiti from the House of Dioscuri - Gladiator Holding Palm Leaf

A drawing of one section of the graffiti found on the house of Dioscuri in Pompeii. A gladiator descends…

Roman coin struck to commemorate the victory over Pyrrhus and his elephants.

Victory Coin over Pyrrhus

Roman coin struck to commemorate the victory over Pyrrhus and his elephants.

A Greek statue.

Victory of Samothreace

A Greek statue.

"In close array, this firm united band / Guarded on every point will boldly stand; / Their foes attack them on each side in vain; / By standing, they at last the victory gain."&mdash;Barber, 1857

They Conquer Who Endure

"In close array, this firm united band / Guarded on every point will boldly stand; / Their foes attack…

The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought in 1811 between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and forces of Tecumseh's growing American Indian confederation. The battle took place outside Prophetstown, near present-day Battle Ground, Indiana, and was part of what is sometimes known as Tecumseh's War, which continued into the War of 1812. The battle was an important political and symbolic victory for the American forces.

Tippecanoe Battle Ground in 1860

The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought in 1811 between United States forces led by Governor William Henry…

This chased metal dish trophy was designed during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used to decorate monuments connected with war.

Chased Metal Dish Trophy

This chased metal dish trophy was designed during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that…

This chased metal dish trophy was designed during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used to decorate monuments connected with war.

Chased Metal Dish Trophy

This chased metal dish trophy was designed during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that…

This chased metal dish trophy during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used to decorate monuments connected with war.

Chased Metal Dish Trophy

This chased metal dish trophy during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used…

This chased metal armor dish trophy during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used to decorate monuments connected with war.

Chased Metal Armor Dish Trophy

This chased metal armor dish trophy during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were…

This chased metal art trophy during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used to decorate monuments connected with war.

Chased Metal Art Trophy

This chased metal art trophy during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used…

This chased metal tool trophy was designed during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that were used to decorate monuments connected with war.

Chased Metal Tool Trophy

This chased metal tool trophy was designed during the Renaissance. Trophies were tokens of victory that…

Illustration of a painting of the ancient Greeks returning victorious from the Battle of Salamis against the Persians. Athenian women run out to meet the soldiers as they emerge from their ships. Ships' masts can be seen to the right. One soldier rears up on horseback.

The Victors of Salamis by Fernand Cormon

Illustration of a painting of the ancient Greeks returning victorious from the Battle of Salamis against…

This is a sculture of the Greek goddess Nike.

Victory

This is a sculture of the Greek goddess Nike.

"Nelson's flagship at the battle of Trafalgar."&mdash;Webster, 1920

The Victory

"Nelson's flagship at the battle of Trafalgar."—Webster, 1920

A representation of Victory, inscribing on a shield the triumph of the Romans; at the same time, she tramples a battered helmet. The second medal represents a warrior holding a blunt spear, a sheathed sword, and trampling on a helmet. This denotes peace procured at the expense of the vanquished, represented by the woman weeping under a tree.

Victory

A representation of Victory, inscribing on a shield the triumph of the Romans; at the same time, she…

"So the people shouted, and the priests blew the trumpets; and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, that the people shouted with a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city." Joshua 6:20 ASV <p>Illustration of the Israelites entering the city of Jericho. The priests are carrying the Ark of the Covenant and blowing trumpets. Several men are carrying spears and shields. A man, possibly Joshua, rides on a horse, carrying a sword, and gesturing for the people to enter. In the background, the walls of Jericho are falling down.

The Walls of Jericho Fall and the Israelites Enter the Promised Land

"So the people shouted, and the priests blew the trumpets; and it came to pass, when the people heard…

A British Army officer known for his victory over the French in Canada during the early 18th century.

James Wolfe

A British Army officer known for his victory over the French in Canada during the early 18th century.