Honour Collection (#31)

A Russian soldier at the grave of a comrade-in-arms during World War One, from The
KW1547380 A Russian soldier at the grave of a comrade-in-arms during World War One, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Tournament at Rome in Honour of the Duke of Genoa and his Bride, the Princess Isabella of Bavaria, Italy, 1883

queen Mary at the Lyceum Theatre, Act Iii, Scene VI
" QUEEN MARY" AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, ACT III, SCENE VI.; PHILIP: By St. James I do protest, Upon the faith and honour of a Spaniard, I am vastly grieved to leave your Majesty

Statues on the facade of the Walhalla memorial, in Donaustauf, Bavaria, Germany

WW1 - Roll of Honour - space to fill in the blanks
WW1 - Roll of Honour with space to fill in the blanks. " Draw me not without reason. Sheath me not without honour." Date: circa 1916

St. Pauls, London - 1st Remebrance Day - 2 minutes silence
On 11th November 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice day, the Britsh nation, in response to an invitation by King George V

King George V and mounted honour guard - Windsor Great Park Date: circa 1912

The Western Qing tombs, Yi County, Hebei Province, China
The Main stone Gateway leading to the Western Qing tombs, Yi County, Hebei Province, Peoples Republic of China. Site of the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Date: circa 1905

Montevideo, Uruguay - Liberty Statue on Plaza Cagancha. The honour guard of three ceremonial horseman seem to have been added later, or else are very, very small specimens.... Date: circa 1907

Circassian Rider - Part of the Royal Honour Guard. Date: circa 1910s

WW1 Allies - In Honour Bound
WW1 Allies Flags - With Malice toward none, with Justice to all - In Honour Bound. Date: circa 1915

The Delhi Coronation Durbar - King Emperor at Kings Gate
The Delhi Coronation Durbar on 12th December 1911 - The State entry of the King Emperor through the Kings Gate. Date: 1911

Magistrate at Bow Street Magistrates Court, London. Date: 1892

Murree, Pakistan - Home of the Lieutenant Governor
The home of The Kothi, His Honour the Lieutenant Governor of Peshawar, Nahia Gall, Murree (a hill station, summer resort and the administrative centre of Murree Tehsil, Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Washington and the cherry tree
Postcard celebrating Washingtons birthday - USA. Apocryphal stories about Washingtons childhood include the story that he chopped down his fathers cherry tree and admitted the deed when questioned

King Edward VII lying in state in Westminster Abbey, May 1910. An estimated 700, 000 people passed through the Hall to pay their respects. Date: 1910

World War One - France - Legion of Honour
National Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre national de la Lez© on d honneur) - " How it is won". Patriotic French postcard of World War One era. Date: circa 1917

Vietnam - Hue - Nam-Giao Festival - Traditional Music
Traditional Music being performed on the 2nd Mound at the Nam Giao Festival, Hue, Vietnam - a ceremony held in honour of the earth and sky. Date: circa 1926

Vietnam - Hue - Nam-Giao Festival - Imperial Chair
Carrying the Imperial Chair at the Nam Giao Festival, Hue, Vietnam - a ceremony held in honour of the earth and sky. Date: circa 1926

Vietnam - Hue - Nam-Giao Festival - Flautists
Parade of Flautists at the Nam Giao Festival, Hue, Vietnam - a ceremony held in honour of the earth and sky. Date: circa 1926

France decorates David Belasco. Mr David Belasco, who was officially notified by Ambassador Jusserand through Mr Andre Brouzet, Consul General of France

King holds an investiture. General Ogilvie and Air Commodore Munro, who both received the CBE, leaving the Palace. 6 March 1924

Distinguished gathering in honour of the new High Commisioner for India. A luncheon in honour of Sir Atul Chandra Chatterjee, K C I E, the new High Commisioner for India

Royal Aeronautical Society luncheon
The official luncheon by the Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Aero Club and the Society of British Aircraft Constructors in honour of Mrs Mollison at the Park Lane Hotel, London, 19 December 1932

The Hon Esmond Harmsworth the son of Lord Rothermere
The Hon Esmond Harmsworth, the son of Lord Rothermere, presents Amy Johnson with the Daily Mail cheque for 10, 000 and a gold cup from the youth of Great Britain at a luncheon in her honour at

The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wifes honour from St Paul Parravicin (sheathing sword. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861)

Honour is saved... caricature of the bourgeoisie by Albert Guillaume. But you, Madame, you have no one at the frontja Oh Excuse me, I have my chauffeur.... From Le Flambeau, Paris, September 1915

World War I 1914-1918: Visit of Charles I of Austria to the German Army Headquarters, 1917. Charles accompanied by Wilhelm II inspect the guard of honour

Ancient Olympic Games held in the honour of Zeus. Runners competing in a foot race. Early 20th century illustration

Linnaeus (Carl von Linne - 1707-1778) Swedish naturalist. From The Gallery of Portraits, Vol.IV, Charles Knight, London, 1835

William Hogarths print published in 1721, satirising the South Sea Bubble. People queue to enter Devils shop, while he cuts up Fortune

Harold II (c1020-1066) last Anglo-Saxon king of England (1066): Harold swearing an oath on sacred relics (c1064) before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death of

Distribution of the Cross of the Legion of Honour at Boulogne, 16 August 1804. Engraving

Guiard of Honour. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Las Meninas (The Maids of Honour), 1656. Oil on canvas. Portrait by Diego Velasquez (1599-1660) Spanish painter. Infanta Margarita Teresa attended by maids of honour, chaperone, bodyguard

Las Meninas (The Maids of Honour) 1656. Painting by Diego Velazquez 1599 - 1660, Spanish painter in the court of King Philip IV

The Convention Makers, England 1771, The Interior Of A Room; A Picture Called A Convention, Depicting The Convention Between England And Spain On The Falkland Islands

The French In Algeria: An Arab Fantasia At Gardaia In Honour Of The Governor Of Algiers, 1892 Engraving

Becket At Windsor Castle, UK; Mr. Irving And Miss Ellen Terry Had The Honour Of Being Presented To Their Majesties The Queen And The Empress Frederick And The Royal Family In The Drawing Room

Image At Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia, Korsakov, Korsakovsky District Of Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, Labour Without Honour, Convicts Returning From Work, Engraving 1890, Engraved Image

The Ball Given At The Mansion House In Honour Of The Coming Of Age Of The Lord Mayors Son, London, Engraving 1890, UK, Britain, British, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Europe, European

Gathering at the Alexandra Palace in Honour of St. Patrick. London, Engraving 1876
GATHERING AT THE ALEXANDRA PALACE IN HONOUR OF ST. PATRICK. LONDON, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Illumination of the Grand Canal, Venice, in Honour of the Launch of the New Ironclad, " francesco Morosini"

Ball in Honour of President Lincoln in the Great Hall of the Patent Office at Washington, 1865

The Ashantee War, Arrival of the Governor at Cape Coast Castle: the Delighted Fantees
THE ASHANTEE WAR, ARRIVAL OF THE GOVERNOR AT CAPE COAST CASTLE: The delighted Fantees, The Beauty and Fashion, The Tom-Tom Band, The Governor landed through Surf by Friendly Natives

Medal Struck in Honour of Paul Jones, 1870S Engraving

Homage to Stanley, Fete Given in Honour of the Explorer at the Bourse, Brussels, Belgium, Engraving 1890

The Explorer Speaking at the Banquet Given in his Honour by the Burgomaster at the Town Hall, Mr. Stanley at Brussels, Belgium, Engraving 1890

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"Honour: A Tapestry of Sacrifice, Celebration, and Courage" In the depths of history, it has been woven into the fabric of our existence, and is a concept that transcends time and place, embodying the essence of sacrifice, celebration, and courage. From the haunting image captured in "The Great Sacrifice" by James Clark during WW1 to the resplendent Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, honour stands as a testament to humanity's noblest aspirations. Amidst the chaos and devastation of war, we witness how honour binds individuals together. The rallying cry to "Honour the Maquis" echoes through Free France during World War II when brave souls fought against tyranny with unwavering resolve. In another era, at Colonel Rollet's side in the French Foreign Legion during WW1 stood men who embodied honour amidst unimaginable hardships. But it is not only on battlefields where honour shines brightest; it also graces moments of grandeur and celebration. As Royal Marine Guards march past during a regal coronation ceremony or when Fitzwilliam Bewicke-Copley exchanged vows with his beloved - these are instances where tradition intertwines with dignity and respect. Yet even within ancient customs lies an understanding that they are take many forms. From Roman orgies celebrating Saturnalia to German student duels in 1880s - they may seem unconventional but still reflect societies' attempts to uphold their own unique sense of integrity. And then there are those extraordinary acts that command universal admiration - awarding Victoria Crosses for exceptional bravery or witnessing foreign legionnaires standing tall despite adversity. These epitomize valiance beyond measure while reminding us all what true honour looks like. Finally, as we delve into modern times with events like Liverpool's Mersey Tunnel opening or Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's reign spanning decades - we find ourselves surrounded by symbols representing collective achievements rooted in honour.