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German Air Spotters BookA handbook issued to German forces, enabling them to distinguish aircraft types so, if possible, not to shoot down their own aircraft
POLYTECHNIQUE STUDENTSEcole Polytechnique, Paris: two men are on the roof, waving a white flag. Date: 27 July 1830
FINN / RUSS BAYONET MELEEFinland : 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 CoronetsTHE CORONETS AND HELMETS BELONGING TO THE NOBILITY and the way to distinguish heraldic colours when reproduced in black and white
German Gas AttackGerman 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 trainingLearning 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 BrownriggColonel 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 nursesThe 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 - 2Sardinian volunteers for the Crimea war distinguish them- selves at Chernaia : their presence ensures their country will be recognised by other nations
Frenchwoman 1560The 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 - 2Slashed sleeves abd plenty of trim distinguish this noblewomans dress during the reign of Francois II
FRENCHWOMAN 1614 - 2A 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 1520A wide-spreading skirt, huge fur sleeves, distinguish the state gown of this lady of the court of Francois I