Skip to main content

Soldier Collection (page 17)

Background imageSoldier Collection: The Victor of Verdun

The Victor of Verdun
A side profile portrait caricature of a military man, with a slumped posture and a sniffly nose. Date: circa 1917

Background imageSoldier Collection: The Flag

The Flag
An evocative painting of a soldier, who lay dead at the paws of a lion, (a symbol of Britain) with a Canadian red ensign flag draped over him to a grieving gathering of people

Background imageSoldier Collection: Army Certificate of Honourable Discharge, WW1

Army Certificate of Honourable Discharge, WW1
Army Certificate of Honourable Discharge, Gunner in Royal Field Artillery disabled in the First World War Date: 1919

Background imageSoldier Collection: Sowar or trooper of Indian Army on horseback

Sowar or trooper of Indian Army on horseback
A sowar (siwar) or trooper of the Indian Army on horseback in a tent pegging competition Date: 1922

Background imageSoldier Collection: Yuan-Shih-Kai

Yuan-Shih-Kai
Top image, Yuan-Shi-Kai, premier of china, boating in his home town. Yuan- Shi-kai was a Chinese military and government official who rose to power during the late Qing dynasty

Background imageSoldier Collection: British sentry and children

British sentry and children Date: 1900

Background imageSoldier Collection: Horse painted with white stripes, by Blam

Horse painted with white stripes, by Blam
Caricature illustration by Blam, of soldier, vicar, and farmer painting white stripes on horse, dog and blackbird looking

Background imageSoldier Collection: Capture of Isfahan, Persian Constitutional Revolution

Capture of Isfahan, Persian Constitutional Revolution
The capture of Isfahan by Bakhtiari Tribesmen during the Persian Constitutional Revolution (1905-1911). The revolution led to a change from from an absolute monarchic system to a parliamentary one

Background imageSoldier Collection: The Serbo-Bulgarian War Winds Down

The Serbo-Bulgarian War Winds Down
Scenes from the ending of the Serbo-Bulgarian War. Serbian families and soldiers read from a list of casualties in Belgrade, and Count Khievenhuller, Austrian diplomatic resident at Belgrade

Background imageSoldier Collection: Battle of Pirot ends, Serbo-Bulgarian War

Battle of Pirot ends, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Serbian soldiers take a last stand at the Battle of Pirot, 26th-27th November 1885, during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. The battle ended with a Bulgarian victory, consolidating their victory in the war

Background imageSoldier Collection: War Preparations, Serbo-Bulgarian War

War Preparations, Serbo-Bulgarian War
A battery (cannon) dragged by horses is placed by the Bulgarians on the heights of Pregladista, above Tsaribrod, in preparation for the Battle of Tsaribrod, November 25th 1885

Background imageSoldier Collection: Battle of Pirot, Serbo-Bulgarian War

Battle of Pirot, Serbo-Bulgarian War
The Battle of Pirot, 26th-27th November 1885, during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. The battle ended with a Bulgarian victory, consolidating their victory in the war

Background imageSoldier Collection: Cavalry Manoeuvres, Serbo-Bulgarian War

Cavalry Manoeuvres, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Bulgarian forces perform cavalry manoeuvres before Prince Alexander at Mala Tirnova. We see a line of horses lying down with soldiers taking cover behind them, pointing their guns outward

Background imageSoldier Collection: Summoning reserves, Bulgaria, Serbo-Bulgarian War

Summoning reserves, Bulgaria, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Army reserves are recruited in a small Bulgarian town for the defence of Sofia in the Serbo-Bulgarian war. We see an officer blowing a horn, and soldiers marching away from their rural town

Background imageSoldier Collection: Battle of Tsaribrod, Serbo-Bulgarian War

Battle of Tsaribrod, Serbo-Bulgarian War
The battle of Tsaribod, November 23, 1885, Serbo-Bulgarian War. We see a caravan of soldiers headed to the frontlines, with officers at the rear

Background imageSoldier Collection: Bulgarian HQ, Dragoman Pass

Bulgarian HQ, Dragoman Pass
Bulgarian headquarters at the Dragoman Pass on the morning of November 23, 1885. The Bulgarians had recaptured the Pass the previous day

Background imageSoldier Collection: General Election, Soldier's POV

General Election, Soldier's POV
A General Election, as seen from the point of view of a soldier. We see firstly as it might have been - soldiers being pelted with projectiles by an angry crowd

Background imageSoldier Collection: Serbian Encampment, Serbo-Bulgarian War

Serbian Encampment, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Images of the Serbian encampment at Nisch during the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885. The war lasted two weeks from 14th - 28th November

Background imageSoldier Collection: Bulgarian Outpost, Serbo-Bulgarian War

Bulgarian Outpost, Serbo-Bulgarian War
5 soldiers sit in a circle eating and drinking at a Bulgarian outpost near Hermanli, Eastern Rumelia, in the Serbo-Bulgarian War

Background imageSoldier Collection: Scenes from the Balkan's Crisis

Scenes from the Balkan's Crisis
Depictions of the Balkans Crisis. We see soldiers trekking over the Shipka Pass, a monument to fallen soldiers, and the artist's personal caravan en route to the front

Background imageSoldier Collection: Types of Soldier, Russian Army

Types of Soldier, Russian Army
8 examples of the types of soldier from different sections and ranks of the Russian Army, and the varying uniforms and equipment they hold

Background imageSoldier Collection: Capture of Englishmen by Brigands, Asia Minor

Capture of Englishmen by Brigands, Asia Minor
The Capture of Englishmen by Brigands in Asia Minor (today the Asian section of Turkey). Mehemet, the Turkish servant, is seen making a stand to allow his masters, Mr F.J

Background imageSoldier Collection: Military Hospital at Abassieh, Egypt

Military Hospital at Abassieh, Egypt
The staff on the ward of the military hospital at Abassieh, Egypt, under the direction of English sisters (nuns). Likely used in the Mahdist War

Background imageSoldier Collection: The Main Guard of the Palace, Valetta, Malta

The Main Guard of the Palace, Valetta, Malta
Various depictions of the main guard at the Palace, Valetta, Malta. The Palace, also known as the Grandmaster's Palace or Governor's Palace, was built between the 16th and 18th centuries

Background imageSoldier Collection: Dividing Princess Beatrice's Wedding Cake, Windsor

Dividing Princess Beatrice's Wedding Cake, Windsor
Soldiers in the Barracks of Windsor Castle divide up the remains of Princess Beatrice's wedding cake. Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) was the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria

Background imageSoldier Collection: Royal Tournament Rehearsal

Royal Tournament Rehearsal
Life Guards rehearsing a display of bare-back horse-jumping for the Royal Tournament, to be held at Olympia the following week. Date: 1932

Background imageSoldier Collection: Horsejumping

Horsejumping
Major J. Hume Dudgeon in action during a military jumping event at the Dublin Horse Show. Date: 1931

Background imageSoldier Collection: Boxing at Brighton

Boxing at Brighton
Scenes from a boxing match held at Brighton between Bombardier Billy Wells (1889-1967) and Soldier Jones (1897-1942), also known as John Beaudin. Date: 1925

Background imageSoldier Collection: Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley

Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley, selected and arranged by Aubrey Winter, illustration by John Hassall Date: 1925

Background imageSoldier Collection: Large group of German soldiers with their rations, WW1

Large group of German soldiers with their rations, WW1 Date: 1914-1918

Background imageSoldier Collection: German soldiers help farmer's wife onto a horse, WW1

German soldiers help farmer's wife onto a horse, WW1 Date: 1914-1918

Background imageSoldier Collection: Group photo of six German soldiers, WW1

Group photo of six German soldiers, WW1 Date: 1915

Background imageSoldier Collection: German soldier with his wife and daughter, WW1

German soldier with his wife and daughter, WW1

Background imageSoldier Collection: German soldier with his dog, WW1

German soldier with his dog, WW1 Date: 1914-1918

Background imageSoldier Collection: German soldier on horseback, November 1914, WW1

German soldier on horseback, November 1914, WW1 Date: 1914

Background imageSoldier Collection: German soldier and his wife, wedding photo, WW1

German soldier and his wife, wedding photo, WW1 Date: 1914-1918

Background imageSoldier Collection: German soldier and his family, WW1

German soldier and his family, WW1 Date: circa 1916

Background imageSoldier Collection: Portrait of a German soldier, WW1

Portrait of a German soldier, WW1 Date: 1914-1918

Background imageSoldier Collection: Two German soldiers in studio photo, WW1

Two German soldiers in studio photo, WW1
Two German soldiers in studio photo with roses pinned to their uniforms, WW1 Date: 1916

Background imageSoldier Collection: Three German soldiers, May 1917, WW1

Three German soldiers, May 1917, WW1 Date: 1917

Background imageSoldier Collection: Three British soldiers in walking-out dress

Three British soldiers in walking-out dress Date: 1900

Background imageSoldier Collection: Ten German soldiers, WW1

Ten German soldiers, WW1

Background imageSoldier Collection: American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)

American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)
American War of Independence. Revolution of the Thirteen Colonies. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783). Spanish Siege of Pensacola (March 9-May 8, 1781). Capture of Pensacola

Background imageSoldier Collection: Modern age. Spanish infantry. Fife and drum

Modern age. Spanish infantry. Fife and drum
Modern age. Spanish infantry. Fife (small flute) and drum. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageSoldier Collection: Mercenary soldiers. Landsknechte

Mercenary soldiers. Landsknechte. Engraving after etching by Daniel Hopfer, 1530. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageSoldier Collection: Modern era. Mercenary soldiers: Swiss. Engraving

Modern era. Mercenary soldiers: Swiss. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageSoldier Collection: Spanish sallet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883

Spanish sallet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Combat helmet. Spanish sallet (Celada de encaje). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageSoldier Collection: Medieval Knight's helmet with visor. Engraving

Medieval Knight's helmet with visor. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping