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Commemorative Collection (page 6)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Latin inscription commemorating Giovanni Nani, Consul for Co

Latin inscription commemorating Giovanni Nani, Consul for Corfu, 1435. Old Fortress Museum. Corfu. Ionian Islands. Greece

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Greek Art. The Philippeion. 4th century B. C

Greek Art. The Philippeion. 4th century B. C
Greek Art. The Philippeion. Ionic circular memorial of ivory and gold, which contained statues of Philips family, Alexander the Great, Olympias, Amyntas III and Eurydice I

Background imageCommemorative Collection: United States. Washington D. C. Washington Monument. Obelisk

United States. Washington D. C. Washington Monument. Obelisk
United States. Washington D.C. Washington Monument. Obelisk built to commemorate the first U.S. President, George Washington (1732-1799). National Mall

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Croatia. Pula. Triumphal Arch of the Sergii

Croatia. Pula. Triumphal Arch of the Sergii. 1st century BC

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Montenegro. Risan. Communist Monument

Montenegro. Risan. Communist Monument

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Part of the Trophy Column. 5th century BC. Archaeological Mu

Part of the Trophy Column. 5th century BC. Archaeological Mu
Part of the Trophy Column, built to commemorate the Battle of Marathon after the defeat of the Persians by the Athenians. 5th century BC. Archaeological Museum of Marathon. Greece

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Oporto. Portugal. Liberation of Lisbon from the Arabs. Comme

Oporto. Portugal. Liberation of Lisbon from the Arabs. Comme
The day June 17, 1147, the Bishop of Porto called the army of the Second Crusade, to aid the king Alfonso I to liberate Lisbon from the Arabs. Commemorative plaque in the Seo. Square. Oporto. Portugal

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Roman art. Relief commemorating the victories of a gladiator

Roman art. Relief commemorating the victories of a gladiator represented in various struggles with its adversaries. 1st century B.C Found on Via Appia. Baths of Diocletian. National Roman Museum

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Children of Ramses II carrying flowers. Relief. Luxor temple

Children of Ramses II carrying flowers. Relief. Luxor temple
EGYPTIAN ART. Relief of the religious procession of the great bulls, to commemorate the opening of the great pylon of Luxor built by Ramses II

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Philippeion, 4th century B. C. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. I

Philippeion, 4th century B. C. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. I
Philippeion, 4th century B.C. Built by Philip II of Macedon in 338 BC after the battle of Chaeronea and completed by Alexander the Great. Located in the Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Ilia Province

Background imageCommemorative Collection: MEHMET III (1429-Istanbul, 1481)

MEHMET III (1429-Istanbul, 1481), called Fatih (Conqueror). Turkish Ottoman Sultan (1451-1481). Memorial. Istanbul. Turkey

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Perrys Victory, centennial celebration, Lake Erie, USA

Perrys Victory, centennial celebration, Lake Erie, USA
Commemorative card for the centennial celebration of Perrys Victory in 1813, when the American Commodore Perrys efforts helped gain control of Lake Erie from the British. Date: 1913

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Lamartine / Birthplace

Lamartine / Birthplace
ALPHONSE-MARIE-LOUIS DE PRAT DE LAMARTINE French writers birthplace, at Macon Date: 1790 - 1869

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Franklin / Statue / Iln

Franklin / Statue / Iln
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN a commemorative statue, erected in Boston, to the American statesman, scientist and philosopher Date: 1706 - 1790

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Carlyle Seated Statue

Carlyle Seated Statue
THOMAS CARLYLE Scottish philosopher and historian: commemorative statue Date: 1795 - 1881

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Victor Hugo / Plaque

Victor Hugo / Plaque
VICTOR HUGO Commemorative plaque to the French novelist, placed on the wall of his birthplace in Besancon, December 1880 Date: 1802 - 1885

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Colbert J-B / Statue

Colbert J-B / Statue
JEAN-BAPTISTE French statesman, Marquis de Seignelay: commemorative statue Date: 1619 - 1683

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Queen Anne / Chapman

Queen Anne / Chapman
QUEEN ANNE Reigned from 1702: a commemorative portrait, with her tomb seen below Date: 1665 - 1714

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Concert by 1st South Midland Field Ambulance, RAMCT

Concert by 1st South Midland Field Ambulance, RAMCT
Banda copy of Concert Programme. Concert by The Prismatics Concert Party 1st South Midland Field Ambulance, RAMCT, 10.3.17. Commemorative Art

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Certificate from Veg. Products Committee for Naval Supply

Certificate from Veg. Products Committee for Naval Supply
Certificate Christmas 1917. To Mr. Lade of Eastbourne of the Vegetable Products Committee for Naval Supply, from the Officers and Men of the Grand Fleet in grateful recognition of your devoted

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Commemorative postcard with stamps

Commemorative postcard with stamps
Commemorative first day cover postcard with stamps, postmarked San Francisco, California, 10 September 1957, to London, UK (also postmarked 11 September, London, on back)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Cunard White Star Queen Elizabeth Liner Launch Booklet

Cunard White Star Queen Elizabeth Liner Launch Booklet
Cunard White Star Queen Elizabeth Liner / Ship Launch Booklet. Date: 1938

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Commemorative chocolate tin

Commemorative chocolate tin
The top of an enamelled tin box containing chocolate which was produced by the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the visit to the Welsh capital by King Edward VII

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Battlecruiser HMS Renown

Battlecruiser HMS Renown, . Commemorative card Date: 1920s

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Commemorative Plaque, Dudley, Worcestershire

Commemorative Plaque, Dudley, Worcestershire
Commemorative Plaque, Dudley, near Netherton, Worcestershire, England. Taken around the re-opening of the Dudley Tunnel Date: 1973

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Commemorative envelope with stamps

Commemorative envelope with stamps
Commemorative first day cover envelope with stamps, postmarked 27 October 1945, with three 3 cent stamps celebrating the US Navy. On the left is a photograph of the USS Potomac, presidential yacht

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Commemorative card of the Spanish constitution of

Commemorative card of the Spanish constitution of 1812. Deck of cards designed by Simon Ardit and Quer, 1822. Xylography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. ALAVA. Vitoria. Fournier de Naipes Museum of Alava

Background imageCommemorative Collection: insert

insert Date: 1936

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Men who are making history, WW1

Men who are making history, WW1
World War One commemorative postcard, Men who are making history. With portraits of King George V, Admirals Fisher, Jellicoe and Callaghan, Rear Admiral Madden, Vice Admiral Beatty, Lord Roberts

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Victoria Cross lace, WW1

Victoria Cross lace, WW1
An example of lace worked in a Victoria Cross design - a topical craft idea in a First World War era copy of The Ladys World and Fancy Work Book. Date: c.1915

Background imageCommemorative Collection: WW1 The Ladys World cover - dreadnought cushion cover

WW1 The Ladys World cover - dreadnought cushion cover
Front cover of a First World War period The Ladys World Fancy Work Book featuring a topical design for a dreadnought cushion cover. Date: c.1915

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Certificate - Japan-British Exhibition

Certificate - Japan-British Exhibition
Japan-British Exhibition 1910. Commemorative Diploma, Shepherds Bush, London. Certificate by and after F C Butcher, 1910. Associated with the Royal Navy. Date: 1910

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Royal Vale china bowl - WWI

Royal Vale china bowl - WWI
A Royal Vale china bowl. H. J. Colcough, Goddard Street, Longton. Transfer on one side shows the Heads of State and Flags of the Allies

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Milk jug - Flags of the Allies - WWI

Milk jug - Flags of the Allies - WWI
Milk jug. Transfer on one side shows the Flags of the Allies and For Right and Freedom - c. 1914. Transfer of a Crown on the other side. Commemorative Ware

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig on wooden socle

Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig on wooden socle
English School bust length portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig on a wooden socle. Commemorative Ware

Background imageCommemorative Collection: 20 postcards in a booklet entitled Arras - Avant la guerr

20 postcards in a booklet entitled Arras - Avant la guerre. Commemorative Art

Background imageCommemorative Collection: A magazine for February 1915

A magazine for February 1915 - Price 2/6d. Published by William Blackwood & Sons, London & Edinburgh. Commemorative Art

Background imageCommemorative Collection: War Sites of the 1914-1918 Campaign

War Sites of the 1914-1918 Campaign
Booklet entitled War Sites of the 1914-1918 Campaign, Belgian Army, Booklet No. 2. Sold by the War Sites Department for the Disabled Soldiers and War Orphans Funds

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Certificate from the Overseas Club - Christmas Day Gifts

Certificate from the Overseas Club - Christmas Day Gifts
A Certificate from the Overseas Club - Christmas Day Gifts from the School Children of the Empire, dated 1915. Inscribed.This is to Certify that Annie Matthews has helped to bring Happiness to our

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Army Attestation Card for Ronald Windridge

Army Attestation Card for Ronald Windridge
Army Form W. 3194. Attestation Card for Ronald Windridge, No. 61, 71 Widdrington Road, Coventry. Group No. 1. Dated 3.12.15. Commemorative Art

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Very poignant letter to his daughter - WWI

Very poignant letter to his daughter - WWI
Very poignant letter to the daughter of the unknown letter writer - Miss Muriel Nibbs, 5 Woolley Terrace, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Envelope is dated 23rd December 1916

Background imageCommemorative Collection: The Dumbells - 3rd Canadian Division Concert Party

The Dumbells - 3rd Canadian Division Concert Party
Programme for The Dumbells - Third Canadian Division Concert Party - entitled Battle of Somme-Area (concerning the journey from Poperinghe to the Somme) and Kit Inspection with commentary

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Roll of Honour, Bradford-on-Avon, 1915

Roll of Honour, Bradford-on-Avon, 1915. Commemorative Art



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