Grenadier Collection (#3)

On 13th November 1887 a demonstration organised by the Social Democratic Federation and the Irish National League in Trafalgar Square in London turned into a riot after police

Ursula Packe, daughter of Sir Edward and Lady Packe, before her marriage to Mr Peter Clifton, Grenadier Guards. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait

Queen Victoria Lying-in-State 1901
Queen Victoria's coffin draped with state robes, guarded by Ist Grenadier Guards, at Osborne House for ten days. Date: January 1901

Boer Leaving Waterloo Events Africa South War
boer, leaving, waterloo, events, africa, south, war, 21, september, 1899, troop, movements, 3rd, battalion, grenadier, guards, leave, station, death, glory, british, soldiers, troops, goodbye, kiss

Infantrymen during the reign of Charles III of Spain, 19th century (lithograph)
CUL4862422 Infantrymen during the reign of Charles III of Spain, 19th century (lithograph) by De Sotto, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793-1862); Academia General Militar, Zaragoza

Line Infantrymen during the reign of Charles III of Spain, 19th century (lithograph)
CUL4859874 Line Infantrymen during the reign of Charles III of Spain, 19th century (lithograph) by De Sotto, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793-1862); Academia General Militar, Zaragoza

A Grenadier of H. M. 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, 1745, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619352 A Grenadier of H.M. 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, 1745, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

The Battle of Arass: The Grenadiers at Bay, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Battle of Arass: The Grenadiers at Bay, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Common grenadier, Uraeginthus granatinus, native to Africa. (Brazilian finch)
FLO4643458 Common grenadier, Uraeginthus granatinus, native to Africa. (Brazilian finch, Fringilla granatina) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of

Southern red bishop, Euplectes orix. (Grenadier grosbeak, Loxia orix) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an
FLO4643431 Southern red bishop, Euplectes orix. (Grenadier grosbeak, Loxia orix) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of Rare

The Grendadier, 1930 (oil on canvas)
650520 The Grendadier, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 76.8x64.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grendadier. Walt Kuhn (1880-1949). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1930

The Grenadier of 1915, 1915 (colour litho)
702031 The Grenadier of 1915, 1915 (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; French, out of copyright

Pattern 1803 Light Infantry Officers Sword, East India Company, 1805 circa (metal)
5920524 Pattern 1803 Light Infantry Officers Sword, East India Company, 1805 circa (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

The Grenadier Guards - in "Harpers Young People", 1889
XEE4114750 The Grenadier Guards - in " Harpers Young People", 1889. by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Waist belt worn by Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) Sir Charles Russell VC
5921011 Waist belt worn by Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) Sir Charles Russell VC, 1st (or Grenadier) Regiment of Foot Guards (leather) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Captain of the grenadiers of the Italian Royal Guard, c. 1809
6333656 Captain of the grenadiers of the Italian Royal Guard, c.1809 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee des Armees, Hotel des Invalides, Paris

La politesse du voltigeur: sapeur de grenadiers, voltigeur, grenadier
LSE4081059 La politesse du voltigeur: sapeur de grenadiers, voltigeur, grenadier, voltigeur d infanterie - in " Nos soldats du siAcle" by Caran d Ache, ed

Imperial Guard Napoleon I: Dutch Grenadier - Musician. Plate from the book Les Uniforms
XEE4413160 Imperial Guard Napoleon I: Dutch Grenadier - Musician. Plate from the book Les Uniforms de l Armee francaise by Lienhart and Humbert, 1902. Coll. To the Soldiers of Yesteryear

Imperial Guard Napoleon I: Grenadier on foot, 1st regiment - musician
XEE4413163 Imperial Guard Napoleon I: Grenadier on foot, 1st regiment - musician. Plate from the book Les Uniforms de l Armee francaise by Lienhart and Humbert, 1902. Coll

Grotesque military caricatures (coloured engraving)
5998743 Grotesque military caricatures (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotesque military caricatures)

Argentine Army mounted grenadier officer, 1910 (illustration)
5669826 Argentine Army mounted grenadier officer, 1910 (illustration) by Ibanez, Vicente Blasco (1867-1928); (add.info.: Illustration for Argentina y sus grandezas written by Vicente Blasco Ibanez)

Military costumes from the nineteenth century - Russian infantry (engraving)
957890 Military costumes from the nineteenth century - Russian infantry (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

German and French Costumes 1800
LLM455290 German and French Costumes 1800 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: German and French Costumes 1800)

Bravery of Private Samuel Johnson of the Green Howards, Capture of Belle Ile, Brittany, France, 1761, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763)

Grenadier of the Foot Guards with grenade and match alight, Battle of Prestonpans (or Battle of Gladsmuir), East Lothian, Scotland, 21 September 1745, during the Jacobite Rising. Date: 1745

Photograph of Grenadier Hotel, Hove, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Double page spread from The Illustrated London News showing photographs of the royal family at the Windsor Horse Show, Princess Elizabeth in her capacity as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards

Roughhead grenadier and hollowsnout grenadier
Roughhead grenadier or onion-eye grenadier, Macrourus berglax 1 and hollowsnout grenadier, Coelorinchus caelorhincus (Lepidoleprus coelorhinchus) 2

Extinct fossil shells
Extinct fossil Nautilus triangularis 1, bellybutton nautilus, Nautilus macromphalus 2, Nautilus bisiphites 3, massive Orbulites shell 4

Knight in robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Knight in ceremonial robes of the Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece and crosses and emblems of high chivalric orders. Toison d oro ed altri ordini cavallereschi

Grenadier - botanical board 19th century
LSE4103801 Grenadier - botanical board 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Garden plants: pomegranate flowers (family Grenatees)
LSE4111918 Garden plants: pomegranate flowers (family Grenatees). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden plants)

Grenadiers of the Danish Guard, 1895-1900
LSE4077104 Grenadiers of the Danish Guard, 1895-1900 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenadiers of the Danish Guard)

Women of the Paris Commune: sapeurs, drum, village guard and grenadier - image of Epinal
LSE4078127 Women of the Paris Commune: sapeurs, drum, village guard and grenadier - image of Epinal, Musee Carnavalet by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Grenadiers of the Swedish Guard, v. 1890
LSE4077105 Grenadiers of the Swedish Guard, v.1890 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenadiers of the Swedish Guard)

Bearskin, French Imperial Guard, 1805 circa (bearskin)
5920889 Bearskin, French Imperial Guard, 1805 circa (bearskin) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Bearskin, 1805 circa)

King Frederick William I of Prussia painting a grenadier of his Potsdamer Riesengarde (Giant Guard of Potsdam)
5999587 King Frederick William I of Prussia painting a grenadier of his Potsdamer Riesengarde (Giant Guard of Potsdam) (engraving) by Becker

Grenadier of the 26th Cameronian Foot (1761) enjoying a drink, New Years greetings card (chromolitho)
6031504 Grenadier of the 26th Cameronian Foot (1761) enjoying a drink, New Years greetings card (chromolitho) by English School

Prussian Grenadiers of the time of Frederick the Great (colour litho)
620148 Prussian Grenadiers of the time of Frederick the Great (colour litho) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II (German)

ILN cover, Trooping the Colour 1947
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring King George VI and Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) on horseback at the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in honour of

Princess Elizabeth at Trooping the Colour 1947
Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, in a specially designed uniform as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards on horseback at the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in June 1947

French Costume 1700
LLM455292 French Costume 1700 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Costume 1700. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

French Costumes 1790-1804
LLM455291 French Costumes 1790-1804 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Costumes 1790-1804)

The British Grenadiers, illustration from A Picture Song Book
IL314851 The British Grenadiers, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Russian military corps: Jannisary, cadet and infantry
Russian military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8, grenadier 9, and officer 10

Captain Alexander Leslie-Melville, of the Grenadier Guards, c. 1855 (gelatin silver print)
710923 Captain Alexander Leslie-Melville, of the Grenadier Guards, c.1855 (gelatin silver print) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Leslie-Melville)

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"Grenadier: A Symbol of Honor, Tradition, and Bravery" In this captivating image, we see Queen Elizabeth II proudly donning the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. The Grenadiers Mount Guard with utmost precision and dedication as they stand tall in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats. Their unwavering commitment to duty is evident as they salute with impeccable discipline. The history of the grenadiers dates back to the Napoleonic Wars when French soldiers wore distinctive uniforms that inspired awe on the battlefield. Today, the Grenadier Guards continue this legacy by participating in sham fights where their skills are put to test. Not limited to ceremonial duties alone, these brave soldiers also guard historic landmarks like St Michaels Mount and rest eternally under gravestones at Winchester Cathedral's graveyard. Their presence signifies not only protection but also a deep-rooted connection to British heritage. Integrity retiring from Office. This poignant phrase echoes through time, reminding us of an era when honor was paramount. Even during times of peace in the inter-war period, British military posters featuring grenadiers served as reminders of strength and resilience. As a symbol of national pride, Her Majesty reviews her loyal Grenadier Guards who have always stood by her side throughout history. With great pomp and pageantry, she witnesses their unwavering loyalty firsthand. But every chapter must come to an end; thus begins another phase as we witness the departure of these gallant warriors. Among them stands a young drummer boy - a true embodiment of courage amidst chaos - representing generations yet to come. The grenadiers' story is one that encapsulates valorous tales passed down through generations – tales that remind us why we hold our armed forces dear. They embody bravery beyond measure while upholding traditions that define our nation's identity.