Ammunition (Class XXV)
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About this collection
This collection covers 158 artillery and ordnance ammunition objects catalogued under Class XXV, delivered across 705 images in 73 ZIP assets. Class XXV focuses on the larger-scale ammunition associated with artillery and heavy weapons — cannon balls, shells, propellant cases, fuzes, and instructional models spanning from the 17th century through to the 20th. The high image-to-object ratio reflects the complexity and visual interest of these large-format objects.
Why it matters
Artillery ammunition tells a different story to small arms ammunition — the evolution from stone balls through cast iron round shot to explosive shells and modern steel projectiles reflects the industrial revolution in warfare as much as any other category. The Royal Armouries' Class XXV collection documents this evolution with remarkable breadth.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Accurate period reference for film, game, and theatrical productions
- Arms and armour scholarship: Research into object typology, construction, and cultural context
- AI training: Labelled historical object dataset for recognition and classification models
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license museum-quality imagery for books and journals
- Museum education: High-quality imagery for galleries, exhibitions, and public programmes
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (XXV. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | XXV (Ordnance Ammunition) |
| period | string | Multiple periods |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
73 assets · 158 objects · 705 images · Multiple periods
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