Bodyguard Collection (#6)

King George Vs Indian Bodyguard
The Indian Bodyguard of King George V during his visit to India for the Durbar. Seen here riding along the Avenue leading to the Kings camp. 1911

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Cuban sugar-planter with his staff and bodyguards, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Java official and his attendants, 1800s
Regent of Java, his bodyguard, and an attendant, 1800s. Antique hand colored print

Confederate President Jefferson Davis escaping capture, 1865
Flight of the Confederate government after the fall of Richmond, 1865. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Assyrian royal palace
Reception hall of an Assyrian palace in ancient Mesopotamia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ethiopia - Emperor Meneliks Bodyguard - seemingly at an International Exhibition (!)

Stanley / Received
Zaire expedition : he is received by M Tesas bodyguard, prime minister and tribal chiefs

Celeres, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Celeres, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Dr. Nathaniel Spens, 1793, (1922). Artist: Henry Raeburn
Dr. Nathaniel Spens, 1793. Dr. Nathaniel Spens (1728-1815), was the second son of the 15th Laird of Lathallan. He was the president of the Royal College of Physicians in 1794

Life Guard or bodyguard of Francis I of France, 16th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume III, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Royal bodyguard in ancient armour, northern Nigeria, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
Royal bodyguard in ancient armour, northern Nigeria, 1936. The man is a bodyguard to the Emir of Fika. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler

The Imperial Bodyguard, the soldiers of the empire, 1902. Artist: G Amato
The Imperial Bodyguard, the soldiers of the empire, 1902. King Edward VII with soldiers of the British Empire. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service

A jemadar of the viceroys bodyguard, 1902-1903
A jemadar of the Viceroys bodyguard, 1902-1903. Jemadar was a rank used in the British Indian Army, where it was the lowest rank for a Viceroys Commissioned Officer

A sheikh and his bodyguard, Syria, 1900s. Artist: Keystone
A sheikh and his bodyguard, Syria, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide (detail)

The Governor Generals Body Guard, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
The Governor Generals Body Guard, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Failed assassination of Tsarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The failed assassination attempt on Tsarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891. The Otsu Scandal was a failed assassination attempt on Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich of Russia

King Charles IV entering Paris, (1375-1379). King Charles V of France, Emperor Charles IV and his son, the future Wenceslas IV, followed by bishops and escorted by armed bailiffs and bodyguards

Bodyguard of Persian Kings, 6th-5th century BC. Frieze from the audience hall of the citadel of Darius I (548-486 BC) at Susa, excavated by French archaeologist Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy in 1885

Roman relief of a Lictor carrying the Fasces in a procession

Bust of a Lictor, Roman, early 2nd century. Lictors were a class of Roman civil servant, effectively bodyguards for magistrates. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Yemeni Delegation - Official Visit to Naples, Italy - Staff / Escort to the Royals and High-ranking officials. Photograph outside the Hotel Excelsior. Date: circa 1928

Uzbekistan - Bukhara - A soldier Bodyguard of the Emir
Uzbekistan - Bukhara - A magnificent portrait photograph of a soldier of the Bodyguard of the Emir. Note his traditional Uzbek sheepswool hat and tunic with cartridge pockets. Date: 1914

Jacques Duc De Duras 1
JACQUES HENRI de DURFORT, duc de DURAS, marechal de rance, capitaine des Gardes du corps, bodyguard of Louis XIV. Date: 1625 - 1704

Jacques Duc De Duras 2
JACQUES HENRI de DURFORT, duc de DURAS, marechal de France, capitaine des Gardes du corps, bodyguard of Louis XIV. Date: 1625 - 1704

Burmese prince and two bodyguards, Burma. circa 1910

Mounted bodyguard to the Sheik of Bornu.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

The Disturbances in South Africa Men of the Bodyguard of Mr. Osborne, the British Resident Commissioner in the Zulu Native Reserve Territory, Engraving 1884

Horsemen of the Bodyguard of the Gaikwar of Baroda
HORSEMEN OF THE BODYGUARD OF THE GAIKWAR OF BARODA. The Gaekwad or Gaikwad (once rendered as Guicowar, also given (incorrectly) as Gaekwar

Stadtholder Maurice with his Bodyguard and Entourage at the Frozen Hofvijver in The Hague, Adam van Breen, 1618

Moorish and Turkish Dress, c. 1500, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour
BAL246810 Moorish and Turkish Dress, c.1500, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Roman Military Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (coloured lithograph)
BAL246076 Roman Military Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (coloured lithograph) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Officer of the Garde du Corps of King Louis XVIII (1755-1824) in 1814 (gouache on paper)
XIR209994 Officer of the Garde du Corps of King Louis XVIII (1755-1824) in 1814 (gouache on paper) by Lesueur, Pierre Antoine (1770-1850); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Dress of Ottoman soldiers around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

CANADIAN CAVALRY (Governor-Generals Bodyguard)

Sports at Fort Curtis, Etshowe, Zululand, 1886: 1
SPORTS AT FORT CURTIS, ETSHOWE, ZULULAND, 1886: 1. Arrival of a Waggon with Competitors from the Outlying Forts. 2. The Only Lady. 3. The Finish of the Mule Race. 4

JAPAN: IMPERIAL BODYGUARD. Ink and color wash on paper, c1247, attributed to Fujiwara Nobuzane

JAPAN: IMPERIAL BODYGUARDS. Japanese imperial bodyguards. Ink and color wash on paper, c1247, attributed to Fujiwara Nobuzane

STANLEY EXPEDITION, c1871. Mr. H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American expedition for the
STANLEY EXPEDITION, c1871. Mr. H.M. Stanleys Anglo-American expedition for the exploration of Central Africa - Reception by Mtesas body-guard, prime minister and chiefs. Engraving, 1878

CHARLES ZAGONYI (1826-?). Hungarian military officer, served in the American Civil War as commander of the bodyguard of John C. Fremont. Wood engraving, c1862

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS. A Chinese tong official followed closely by his bodyguard in San Franciscos Chinatown. Photographed by Arnold Genthe, c1900

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illustration was published in 1895 catalogue of different goods

Royal Volunteer Review, Edinburgh - King Edward VII
Souvenir postcard of the Royal Volunteer Review, held at Edinburgh, Scotland on 18th September 1905 - prominent inset portrait of King Edward VII (1841-1910)

Russian House Guard - likely the security for a wealthy Moscow or St Petersburg family. Date: circa 1907

Hue, Vietnam - Chief of the Royal Guard and his Retinue Date: circa 1910s

Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider, while angels attack his bodyguard. 2 Maccabees 3

The Immortals. Bodyguard of Persian Kings. Frieze from audience hall of citadel of Darius I (548-486 BC) at Susa. Excavated by Dieulafoy

Trumpeter from the Royal bodyguard of the heir to the throne, 1820. From Histoire de la maison militaire du Roi de 1814 a 1830 by Eugene Titeux, Paris, 1890

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"Guardians of Power: A Glimpse into the World of Bodyguards throughout History" Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes: Intriguingly adorned and fiercely loyal, these bodyguards protected the Indian princes during the grand Delhi Durbar ceremonies. Dr Livingstone's African servants, 1800s: Beyond their role as mere servants, these individuals served as trusted protectors to renowned explorer Dr David Livingstone during his expeditions in Africa. KOAN-KONG (or Koang-Yu) the God of War, with his son KOAN-PING: Steeped in mythology and legend, this father-son duo embodied strength and valor as they safeguarded ancient realms from harm. Khedive visiting the Mūled en-Nabi festivity in Cairo: Amidst vibrant festivities, a vigilant bodyguard ensures the safety of Egypt's Khedive during an auspicious celebration honoring Prophet Muhammad's birth. Turkey. Janissaries: These elite soldiers formed an illustrious military order that not only defended but also influenced politics within the Ottoman Empire for centuries. Ottoman Sultan going to the mosque - Turkey: Accompanied by a formidable entourage clad in opulent attire, an Ottoman Sultan journeys towards prayer under watchful protection. Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha - Engraving: A dignified procession unfolds as a provincial governor Pasha is escorted through bustling streets by devoted guards amidst awe-inspiring architecture. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving, 19th century : Imposing figures donning distinctive uniforms stand tall while embodying loyalty and dedication as part of Turkey's revered Janissary corps Frank Sinatra at Royal Albert Hall London 1989 : Even legends need guardians; Frank Sinatra commands attention on stage while surrounded by vigilant security, ensuring his safety during a memorable performance.