Guardsmen Collection (#5)

Flag of the Leib-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment, 1742. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Flag of the Leib-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment, 1742. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Lying-in-State of late King George V - Westminster Hall
Late Majesty, King George Lying-in-State in Westminster Hall, London, for the four days. Around the Royal coffin on its dais, isolated amid the wide spaces

Queens Guard wearing busby guarding St James Palace, London, England

A Group Guardsmen 1529 group shooters Kloveniersdoelen
A Group of Guardsmen, 1529, A group of shooters from the Kloveniersdoelen. Militia piece consisting of three parts: a middle piece from 1529 with seventeen people

Late Victorian 1890s Greetings Card Man Men Red
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Four guardsmen on a cutout Christmas and New Year card. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

Portrait of a staff captain of 3rd Elisavetgrad Hussar Regiment, 1837. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of a staff captain of 3rd Elisavetgrad Hussar Regiment, 1837. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Flag of the Grenadier Company of the Preobrazhensky Life Guard Regiment, 1744. Artist: Anonymous master
Flag of the Grenadier Company of the Preobrazhensky Life Guard Regiment, 1744. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Presentation of New Colours to Irish Guards
The Presentation of New Colours to the First Battalion of the Irish Guards, in the Grounds of Buckingham Palace: The Consecration by the Chaplain-General of the Forces and a Roman Catholic Chaplain

Integrity: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Integrity - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: If you don t stand for something you will fall for anything. ~ Malcolm X

London. Royal Wedding. Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge
London. Horse Guards Parade. Royal Wedding. Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge returning to Buckingham Palace

British and American Troops in Munster, Second World War, 19
Photograph showing American infantry of the 17th Airborne Division (on left) and British soldiers of the Sixth Guards Tank Brigade conferring over a map in Munster, Westphalia, 1945

Guard / Buckingham Palace
The entrance gateway to Buckingham Palace, London, showing one of the guardsmen on duty by the gates. These sentries are now stationed inside the courtyard

UK, England, London, The Mall, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard

Armour-bearer of the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, 1829. Artist: Belousov, Lev Alexandrovich (1806-1864)
Armour-bearer of the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, 1829. Private Collection

Nicholas I and his entourage reviewing the Life Guards Lancer (Ulansky) His Majestys Regiment, 1846. Private Collection

Staff Officer, Non-commissioned Officer, and Drummer of the Palace Guard Grenadiers, c. 1830. Private Collection

Grenadiers at Tsarskoe Selo. Artist: Matveyev, Nikolai Sergeyevich (1855-1939)
Grenadiers at Tsarskoe Selo. Private Collection

Parade of the Pavlovsky Guard Regiment on the Field of Mars in Saint Petersburg, 1830s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Yakov Ivanovich Likhachov, Podporuchik of the Semyonovsky Life-Guards Regiment, 1792. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700, 1901-1904. Artist: Charlemagne, Adolf (1826-1901)
Dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700, 1901-1904. Private Collection

The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, 1840s. Artist: Eckert, Heinrich Ambros (1807-1840)
The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, 1840s. Found in the collection of Podstanitsky collection

The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, c. 1850. Artist: Ladurner, Adolphe (1798-1856)
The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, c. 1850. Private Collection

Taking of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
Taking of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Siege of the Rutchuk Fortress, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The Siege of the Rutchuk Fortress, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Trinity Cathedral of the Izmailovsky Regiment in Saint Petersburg, 1836. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Flag of the Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, 1762. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Flag of the Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, 1762. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Banner of the Life-Guards Grenadier Regiment, 1879. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Banner of the Life-Guards Grenadier Regiment, 1879. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Banner of the Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, after 1825. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Banner of the Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, after 1825. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Lifeguards Regiment on the Connetable Square in Gatchina. Artist: Willewalde, Gottfried (Bogdan Pavlovich) (1818-1903)
Lifeguards Regiment on the Connetable Square in Gatchina. Private Collection

Convoy of His Imperial Highness, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
Convoy of His Imperial Highness, 1867. From a private collection

The Siege of Varna on September 1828, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
The Siege of Varna on September 1828, 1829. From a private collection

The Pavlovsky Guard Regiment, 1840. Artist: Gilbertson, E. (active 1830s-1850s)
The Pavlovsky Guard Regiment, 1840. From a private collection

Dress uniforms of the Izmailovsky Regiment, 1840. Artist: Gilbertson, E. (active 1830s-1850s)
Dress uniforms of the Izmailovsky Regiment, 1840. From a private collection

The Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, 1810. Artist: Anonymous master
The Semenovsky Life-Guards Regiment, 1810. From a private collection

St. Petersburg Life-Guards Grenadier Regiment of King Frederick William III, 1871. From a private collection

Convoy of His Imperial Highness, 1854-1862. Artist: Jebens, Adolf (1819-1888)
Convoy of His Imperial Highness, 1854-1862. From a private collection

Dress uniforms of the Izmailovsky Regiment, 1818. Artist: Chiflard, Samuel Solomon (1786-1840)
Dress uniforms of the Izmailovsky Regiment, 1818. From a private collection

Russian Life-Guards Regiment under command of Count Ostermann-Tolstoy, 1813. From a private collection

Russian Life-Guards Regiment at the Battle of Kulm on 29 August 1813, ca 1813. Artist: Anonymous
Russian Life-Guards Regiment at the Battle of Kulm on 29 August 1813, ca 1813. From a private collection

Grenadier of the Regiment Zoge von Manteuffel, 1762. Artist: Anonymous
Grenadier of the Regiment Zoge von Manteuffel, 1762. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Grenadier of the Pavlovsky Lifeguards Regiment, 1840s. Artist: Willewalde, Gottfried (Bogdan Pavlovich) (1818-1903)
Grenadier of the Pavlovsky Lifeguards Regiment, 1840s. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Gorget of a Grenadier Officer of the Cadet Corps, 1735-1762. Private Collection

Officers of the Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
Officers of the Cavalry Mounted Regiment. From a private collection

Interiors of the Winter Palace. The Guardroom, 1864. Artist: Hau, Eduard (1807-1887)
Interiors of the Winter Palace. The Guardroom, 1864. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Presentation of the Holy Virgin Church of the Semyonovsky Life-Guards Regiment in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Church of the Annunciation of the Life Guard Mounted regiment in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

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"Guarding London's Majesty: A Glimpse into the Lives of Guardsmen" Imposing and resolute, the Grenadier Guards march in unison to Wellington Barracks after a mesmerizing Changing the Guard ceremony. Their scarlet tunics and bearskin hats command attention, representing centuries of tradition in London, England. Meanwhile, the Irish Guards proudly display their emblematic Shamrock, symbolizing their rich heritage and unwavering loyalty. These brave soldiers stand tall alongside iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and even a classic red Telephone Box - souvenirs that capture the essence of London. During festive seasons like Christmas and New Year's Eve, it is not uncommon to receive heartwarming greetings adorned with images of Coldstream Guards. Their presence on these cards evokes a sense of joy and celebration amidst snow-covered streets. In sepia-toned photographs cherished by visitors from around the world, memories are preserved forever. The snapshots showcase Big Ben towering over Buckingham Palace while guards maintain their post nearby. Tower Bridge stands proud against an ever-changing skyline as red Telephone Boxes dot every corner - all encapsulating quintessential British charm. At significant events like Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations or Trooping the Colour Parade for her Birthday Parade at Horse Guards on Whitehall Street; guards wearing magnificent bearskin hats create an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves spectators breathless. Leading processions with melodic precision is none other than the Band of Scots Guards. Their harmonious tunes echo through bustling streets as they accompany regal ceremonies at Buckingham Palace during Changing the Guard rituals. Amongst this grandeur lies a quiet dedication seen in soldiers standing stoically at sentry boxes outside Buckingham Palace. Clad in bearskin busbies and immaculate uniforms, they embody strength and vigilance while safeguarding Her Majesty's residence day after day.