Alliance Gallery

The Triple Entente

Coloured lantern slide that shows the British Union Flag, French Tricolour and a flag displaying the Russian coat of arms. Marking the Triple Entente, the alliance between Great Britain, France and Russia in 1907, which acted as a powerful counterweight to the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.. Part of Box 195 entitled Curtains & Flags Date: circa 1911

© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans

Daily Mail War Map, WW1

Front cover of a fold out war map issued by the Daily Mail in the early weeks of the First World War. On the cover, and inside, the map offers statistics regarding the manpower strength of each of the warring nations. While the Triple Entente of Britain, France and Russia could boast 9, 380, 000 men (of which Britain comprised just 380, 000), the Triple Alliance numbered 9, 500, 000. The map was intended to be marked with Philips flag pins in ten different colours so that civilians could chart the progress of the campaign. Date: 1914

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Paraguayan War - Emperor of Brazil at Alegrete Camp

During the Paraguayan War, the Emperor of Brazil assumed command of the Brazilian army and travelled to Alegrete on his way to Uruguaiana, along with his two sons-in-law, the Duke of Sax-Cobourg and Gotha, and the Count of Eu. The emperor sits on a chair, arm resting on a box covered with maps. His sons-in-law stand beside him, the Duke holding his military cap in one hand, the Count also grasping the scabbard of his sword. Date: 1865

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