Bearskin Collection (#9)

Currant Happy Families - Soldier family. circa 1940s

Two soldiers on a stirrup-shaped New Year card
Two soldiers, one of them on sentry duty, on a stirrup-shaped New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card in the shape of a sentry box with guard
Greetings card in the shape of a sentry box with a guard standing in front. Date: circa 1890s

Grenadier guardsman drumming on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Three boys in military uniform on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Guardsman in a sentry box on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Soldiers marching on a New Year card, carrying a large pudding. Date: circa 1890s

Happy Families - Mr Thomas Atkins. circa 1940s

Finland. Helsinki. Johan Ludvig Runebergs memorial. By Walt
Finland. Helsinki. Monument dedicated to the Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804-1877). Statue by his son Walter Runeberg (1838-1920). Erected in 1885. Esplanadi Park

Music cover, The Chocolate Soldiers Daughter, words and music by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr. 1938

Female Type / Bearskin
Sultry-looking woman on a white bearskin rug. Date: circa 1914

Dan Godfrey / Vfair 1888
LIEUTENANT DAN GODFREY Musician and military bandleader, in a large bearskin hat and warm coat, conducting in the snow Date: 1831 - 1903

Lord Aew Gleichen / Vf1898
LORD ALBERT EDWARD WILFRED GLEICHEN Soldier and traveller Date: -

Military Bugler C1860
A bugler of the British Army sounds a call Date: circa 1860

Three guardsmen in an envelope on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, Do not sell the bears skin, WW1
Cartoon, Do not sell the bears skin, showing a large white bear (representing Bulgaria) with blood dripping from its claws, towering above its Central Powers colleagues from Germany

Arnault as Menzaroff in Les Cosaques at the Theatre de la Gaite.. The Cossacks was a five act drama by Alphonse Arnault and Louis Judicis

The Sphere London Season cover by Matania
Front cover of The Sphere magazines special guide to the London Season showing Guards in bearskin helmets marching down the Mall through Admiralty Arch

WW1 cartoon, Cleaning Days, Souvenir of the European War 1914, showing a large, heavily bearded soldier sweeping up some small German and Austrian soldiers. 1914

Bearskin fairy tale
The character of Bearskin in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of the same name. Whoever saw him, ran away. Date: 1917

Duchess of York reviewing troops
The Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George VI) reviewing troops. Date: circa 1930s

Portrait of a Russian Cossack Officer wearing the traditional bearskin hat. Julien T Felt (1874-1933)

Advert for Hudsons Extract of Soap 1887
Troops of people at home troops of people in the Colonies and abroad, say Hudsons Extract of Soap is the best for all washing and cleaning. 1887

Tatler front cover, London Season Number 1958
Front cover of The Tatler, reporting on the London Season, though it would be the last year that debutantes were presented at court

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, yellow
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, red
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with red background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, white
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with white background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, blue
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with blue background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, green
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with green background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, black
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with black background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

An officer shouts commands during the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, England
An officer shouts commands during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, London, England

England, proclamation of the new King George V, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346351 England, proclamation of the new King George V, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd May 1910 (colour litho) by French School

The Battle of Iena, 14th October 1806, 1836 (oil on canvas) (detail of 82346)
XIR70309 The Battle of Iena, 14th October 1806, 1836 (oil on canvas) (detail of 82346) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles

The Irish Land League Agitation: Scots Greys charging the mob at Limerick, illustration
XJF347942 The Irish Land League Agitation: Scots Greys charging the mob at Limerick, illustration from The Illustrated London News, October 29th 1881 (engraving) by Woodville

Winston Churchill as a Second Lieutenant in the 4th Queens Own Hussars
KW280606 Winston Churchill as a Second Lieutenant in the 4th Queens Own Hussars, from A Roving Commission by Winston S. Churchill, published by Scribner s, 1930 (litho) by English School

Louis XVIII (1755-1824) enters Paris at the Restoration of 1814, from Histoire
KW177765 Louis XVIII (1755-1824) enters Paris at the Restoration of 1814, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Napoleonic Soldier, 1811 (oil on canvas)
XZL151805 Napoleonic Soldier, 1811 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

CARTOON: CRIMEAN WAR, 1856. Mr. Punch Welcomes the Guards. British cartoon from Punch following the conclusion of the Crimean War, 1856

PUNCH: BRITISH SOLDIER. Caricature of a private in the British Army being choked by the regulation tight leather stock worn around the neck. Cartoon from Punch, 1854

WILLIAM BARENTS (c1550-1597). Dutch navigator. Barents and explorer Jacob van Heemskerk, examining a globe and map. Engraving after a painting by Christoffel Bisschop, 1863

WINSTON CHURCHILL (1874-1965). Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. English statesman and author. Photographed in the uniform of a 2nd Lieutenant of the 4th Hussars, a light cavalry regiment, 1895

YOUNG COUPLE, 1900. He: Darling, Let Us Sing, I Will Love Thee Ever. Stereograph, American, 1900

KWAKIUTL, c1914. Two Kwakiutl Native Americans wedding guests in a canoe, one dressed in bearskin including paws and a mask, on a river in British Columbia. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1914

Officer of the British Guards admires a young lady
An Officer of the Foot Guards of the Household Division of the British Army admiring a striking young lady who is wearing a high feathered hat Date: circa 1910

Three Coldstream Guardsmen - London Date: 1905

A Kremlin Guard in traditional pre-Revolutionary uniform, Moscow, Russia Date: circa 1903

L Auto-Velo newspaper and reader
Journals and their Readers A reader of the L Auto-Velo newspaper, whos first editor was Henri Desgrange who founded the Tour de France

Costumes of a British Highlander and a Life Guard Date: circa 1910

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"Bearskin: A Symbol of Honor, Tradition, and Bravery in the British Military" Step into a world where history meets valor, as we explore the captivating significance within the British military. From the striking poster for Welsh Guards to the inter-war period's iconic British military poster, this timeless headgear has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The colors unfurl with pride as we witness the advance of the Scots Guards at Alma through an exquisite oil painting from 1899. The Band of Coldstream Guards marches past Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour rehearsal, epitomizing precision and discipline that resonates throughout London's streets. Intriguingly adorned by Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in a World War I recruitment poster, bearskins become a symbol not only of strength but also resilience amidst turmoil. Three Coldstream Guards stand tall as Crimean Braves on a Christmas and New Year card - their unwavering spirit encapsulated in every brushstroke. Grenadier Guards stationed at St Michaels Mount evoke images of steadfast guardianship while donning their majestic bearskins. Meanwhile, Pipe Major of The Scots Guards mesmerizes with his melodic tunes that echo through time itself. A detachment from The Black Watch proudly parades through Dundee's streets - embodying Scotland's rich heritage intertwined with bravery forged on countless battlefields. And who can forget those awe-inspiring moments when Scots Guards march along The Mall during Trooping the Colour? Their synchronized steps reverberate with national pride. Beyond its visual allure lies a deeper meaning; each bearskin represents centuries-old traditions passed down from generation to generation. It embodies honor earned through sacrifice and dedication to duty – an emblematic reminder etched into every thread. As we delve into these glimpses from history, let us pay homage to those who have worn this iconic headdress – men and women whose unwavering commitment to their country has made them true heroes.