Distinguish Collection

German Air Spotters Book
A handbook issued to German forces, enabling them to distinguish aircraft types so, if possible, not to shoot down their own aircraft

POLYTECHNIQUE STUDENTS
Ecole Polytechnique, Paris: two men are on the roof, waving a white flag. Date: 27 July 1830

FINN / RUSS BAYONET MELEE
Finland : a bayonet melee between Finns and Russians in the snow - both sides in white uniforms, which must make it difficult to distinguish friend from foe ! Date: January 1940

Noblefolks Coronets
THE CORONETS AND HELMETS BELONGING TO THE NOBILITY and the way to distinguish heraldic colours when reproduced in black and white

German Gas Attack
German gas attack : the red hue is unusual, perhaps colouring has been added in order that German troops will be able to distinguish it from harmless smoke Date: 1915

French police training
Learning to distinguish facial characteristics of possible suspects at the Paris Prefecture Date: 1899

Lockheed P-38J Lightning -in D-Day stripes to help distinguish Allied from enemy aircraft in the heat of battle

Studholme Brownrigg
Colonel STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG British soldier in the Crimea, who did not distinguish himself sufficiently to rate a mention in any of our reference books. Date: CIRCA 1854

The Duchess of Gloucester inspecting nurses
The Duchess of Gloucester (1901-2004), in the uniform of deputy commander-in-chief of the order of St. John of Jerusalam. Formerly Lady Alice Montagu Douglas-Scott, she married George Vs third son

Crimea Volunteers - 2
Sardinian volunteers for the Crimea war distinguish them- selves at Chernaia : their presence ensures their country will be recognised by other nations

Frenchwoman 1560
The high collar with a ruff, the leg-of-mutton sleeves and the apron in a contrasting colour distinguish this dress worn during the reign of Francois II

FRENCHWOMAN 1559 - 2
Slashed sleeves abd plenty of trim distinguish this noblewomans dress during the reign of Francois II

FRENCHWOMAN 1614 - 2
A marked change of fashion takes place when Louis XIII inherits the throne : the wide lace collar and low-cut bodice are new styles which distinguish the period

Noblewoman 1520
A wide-spreading skirt, huge fur sleeves, distinguish the state gown of this lady of the court of Francois I

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