Disguise Collection (#22)

VW Iltis Jeeps used by scout or recce teams from the Belgian Army

U. S. Army Soldier armed with a MK-48 light machine gun
U.S. Army Soldier, armed with a MK-48 light machine gun, provides rear security during a civil affairs mission, giving medical assistance, passing out candy and soccer balls in Reehana, Iraq

An Iraqi soldier
November 27, 2006 - American forces and Iraqi soldiers reached out in response to local civilians requests for medical care and school supplies during a humanitarian mission

U. S. Marine covered in dirt during a convoy through Afghanistan
September 24, 2010 - U.S. Marine stares out of a medium tactical vehicle replacement after the dust settled during a convoy through Helmand province, Afghanistan

A recce or scout team of the Belgian Army in action under a smoke curtain

Two snipers of the Belgian Army dressed in ghillie suits

Members of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army
Two snipers and some members of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers transition from underwater to the surface
Two Navy SEALs transition from under the water and begin crossing the beach wearing Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreathers, lifejackets and weapons at the ready as they near a guard tower on the shore

The turret of the Leopard 1A5 MBT of the Belgian Army

A Navy SEAL emerges from underwater during a training exercise
A Navy SEAL transitions from underwater to the surface and across the beach during a training infilitration exercise off of Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Mock aggressors from Republic of Korea Marine Corps prepare their tank
November 4, 2009 - Mock aggressors from Republic of Korea Marine Corps prepare their tank as R.O.K. Marines fly overhead during a bilateral mock air assault

A soldier provides security for Marines
Lance Corporal provides security for Marines during Operation Clean Sweep, an operation to begin demilitarizing recently renamed Observation Post Phoenix

A British Army soldier mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover
A soldier of the British Army mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover

A Marine provides security for a building in Combat Town after it was cleared of insurgents

Soldiers dressed in ghillie suits
May 4, 2007 - Soldiers take aim toward a target building during a training scenario at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Soldier practices sniper tactics
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam - Soldier practices sniper tactics during a run-through exercise

A soldier of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

A Unit of the 2nd Regiment Field Artillery of the Belgian Army

U. S. Special Forces soldiers patrol through tall grass during combat
U.S. Special Forces soldiers patrol through tall grass during combat

The Leopard 1A5 MBT of the Belgian Army in action

A gunner sits atop a British Army WMIK Land Rover
A gunner operates a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun atop a British Army WMIK Land Rover in Iraq

A SEAL Sniper swim pair set up an observation post
A Navy SEAL sniper team cross the beach from under the water of San Diego bay and conduct a reconnaissance of their beach crossing site during a training demonstration at the Naval Ampibious Base in

Belgian paracommandos entering the scene during an evacuation training session

Private Security Contractorr on a mission in Baghdad, Iraq
Private Security Contractor on a mission in Baghdad, Iraq

A loadmaster protects his head from the intense heat generated by C-130 Hercules engines
September 7, 2011 - A loadmaster protects his head from the intense heat generated by the engines of a C-130 Hercules during an engine running on-load/offload at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq

A sniper team spotter and shooter
February 10, 2011 - A sniper team spotter and shooter prepare to provide cover fire during an urban operations training demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

A recce or scout team of the Belgian Army in their VW Iltis jeeps in action

Tank commander of a Leopard 1A5 MBT of the Belgian Army

A Navy SEAL provides security with a MP5 submachine gun
A Navy SEAL member of the SEAL Delivery Vehicle team, wearing a wetsuit and camoflauge top, stands guard with his MP5 Navy model submachine gun during a cross the beach operation while his squad

A role-playing enemy aggressor arms a dummy with a simulated AK-47 rifle
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 6, 2007 - A role-playing enemy aggressor arms a dummy with a simulated AK-47 rifle for Marines to attack during a room clearing at the Military

Soldiers practice sniper skills on a shooting range
July 27, 2011 - Soldiers practice sniper skills for an Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 scenario, on a range at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Sharpshooters sneak through the forest in their ghillie suits
October 8, 2009 - Sharpshooters sneak through the forest in their ghillie suits to blend into the environment during training at Camp Robinson, Arkansas

Illustration of cartoon characters stealing the moon

The eye of a bluespotted stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii) peers near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Members of a recce or scout team of the Belgian Army

A recce or scout team of the Belgian Army in action

7. 62 mm rounds lie on the truck of an Amariyah policeman
Ferris Town, Iraq, May 16, 2007 - Rounds of 7.62 mm lie on the truck of an Amariyah policeman, who is on a search and clear patrol

P. Sescau Photographe (poster), 1894 (five colour print lithograph with brush, crayon
XIR901539 P. Sescau Photographe (poster), 1894 (five colour print lithograph with brush, crayon and spatter technique) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi

Stalking buffalo (colour litho)
XND70271 Stalking buffalo (colour litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910
XJF412212 The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Isaac Blessing Jacob
BAL37599 Isaac Blessing Jacob by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Spanish, out of copyright

Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, engraved by John Faber, 1750 (engraving)
XJF365381 Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, engraved by John Faber, 1750 (engraving) by Phelps, Richard (fl.1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tree Men of India in the 19th century, from La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana
KW349657 The Tree Men of India in the 19th century, from La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana of 1881 (litho) by Spanish School

Chantecler, the author Edmond Rostand and his main actors, illustration
XIR346345 Chantecler, the author Edmond Rostand and his main actors, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 30th January 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Achilles discovered by Odysseus, c. 1617 (oil on canvas)
XBP335696 Achilles discovered by Odysseus, c.1617 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter P. (1577-1640) & Dyck, Anthony Van (1599-1641); 246x267 cm; Prado, Madrid

The Forest, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery
KW323348 The Forest, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

Leporello serenading Elvira in the guise of Don Giovanni (Don Juan) who stands behind him
XPH73655 Leporello serenading Elvira in the guise of Don Giovanni (Don Juan) who stands behind him, Act II scene I, from Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (pen and wash)

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"Unveiling the Art of Disguise: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Carnival Revelry" Step into the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, and marvel at the exquisite gold mask of Tutankhamun. This ancient artifact reveals not only a symbol of power but also a clever disguise that concealed the young pharaoh's true identity. Traveling back in time to WW1, we uncover tales of German espionage where agents went undercover as women to gather crucial information. These daring disguises blurred gender lines and challenged conventional notions of warfare. Venturing across continents, witness Native American Indians engaging in a buffalo hunt under the watchful eye of White Wolf Ski. Their elaborate costumes blend seamlessly with nature, enabling them to approach their prey undetected. In colonial India during the 1800s, Sir Richard Burton donned various disguises as he immersed himself in local cultures. His ability to adopt different personas allowed him unparalleled access and insights into this vibrant land. Even Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin understood the power of disguise. Hiding his true intentions behind an inconspicuous facade enabled him to navigate treacherous political landscapes while spreading his revolutionary ideals. The Carnival of Basel in Switzerland takes us on a journey through Europe's rich tradition of masked revelry. Colorful costumes conceal identities as people lose themselves in joyous celebrations that transcend social boundaries. Venice's UNESCO World Heritage Site comes alive during its famed carnival season. Elaborate masks transform ordinary individuals into enchanting characters straight out of fairy tales – an ode to centuries-old traditions steeped in mystery and allure. Illustrator C. H. Shepard captures the essence of Venice's carnival spirit with whimsical depictions that transport viewers into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy beneath intricately designed masks. Meanwhile, CID officers proudly display their "Sunday best, " showcasing how even law enforcement personnel embrace disguise for ceremonial purposes or blending seamlessly into diverse communities they serve.