Comite Collection

Charles De Gaulle
CHARLES DE GAULLE (1890 - 1970) French soldier, general and statesman, depicted as President du Comite National

Comite Americain pour les Regions Devastees de France. A woman in a military uniform is aiding a woman with two small children. Date 1917. Comite Americain pour les Regions Devastees de France

Com Deb Sig Liberation Memorial, Oistreham
Ten distinctive Comite du Debarquement Memorials were put up at stragegic points to commemorate the landings and the Liberation. This one, which has beside it a No

President of a revolutionary committee, National Convention era, French Revolution. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Comite du Debarquement Signal Memorial Bernieres
This was the first of the Monuments put up by the Comite under M Raymond Triboulet. They are found along the beaches to commemorate le Jour J

Eros Royal Engineers Memorial Tierceville Normandy
The figure was made by 179th Special Field Company and completed on 23 August 1944. in one particularly heavy frost it lost a leg but thanks to former members of the French Resistance & the Comite du

Etat-Major, Comite central (coloured engraving)
959776 Etat-Major, Comite central (coloured engraving) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etat-Major, Comite central)

Members du comite central du Croissant Rouge, Pierre de Gigord collection of photographs of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey, Unknown, 1877-1878

First Flight between Liege and Paris on Sabena Airlines
First Flight between Liege, Belgium and Paris, France on Sabena Airlines. Date: 1947

Comite d assistance en Alsace-Lorraine. Tombola artistique. Exposition du 7 au 30 avril 1916 au Musee des Arts Decoratifs. Two girls Alsace and Lorraine running towards the figure of Minerva

Comite de L Or du Departement du Rhone pour la patrie versez votre or. Shells and gold coins heading towards a German soldier on the battlefield

L Interieur du comite revolutionnaire. Print shows two men pointing out others among a group of revolutionaries to be arrested

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The word "comite" holds a rich historical significance, encompassing various aspects of French and international history. From the involvement of Charles De Gaulle in the Comite Americain pour les Regions Devastees de France to the commemorative Com Deb Sig Liberation Memorial in Oistreham, this term has left its mark on numerous events and institutions. One notable instance is when a president led a revolutionary committee at the national level, showcasing the power and influence that these committees held during times of change. Another significant memorial, the Comite du Debarquement Signal Memorial Bernieres, stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice made by soldiers during World War II. In Normandy, we find yet another tribute to courage with the Eros Royal Engineers Memorial Tierceville Normandy. This monument serves as a reminder of those who fought for freedom amidst adversity. Delving into history further back in time, we encounter an intriguing colored engraving depicting Etat-Major, Comite central. This artwork sheds light on how committees were organized and operated centuries ago. Moving across borders to September 1792 in France brings us face-to-face with an emblematic badge worn by agents of the Committee of Public Safety during sessions at the National Convention. It symbolizes their authority within this pivotal period. Shifting gears from politics to social matters takes us to popular districts where socialist radical committees established permanent offices. These spaces served as hubs for community engagement and activism. However, not all instances involving they are positive; some carry dark undertones like Robespierre's conspiracy unveiled by The Committee of Public Safety or excerpts from deliberations highlighting conflicts within United Kingdom Committees such as City & Senechaussee de Lyon. Lastly, acknowledging humanitarian efforts reveals members' dedication within organizations like le Croissant Rouge (Red Crescent) Central Committee - individuals committed to providing aid where it is most needed.