John Player And Sons Collection (#3)

H. M. S. Rodney, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S." Rodney", 1936. Cigarette Card No.17 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M. Brig Waterwitch, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.Brig " Waterwitch", 1936. Cigarette Card No.16 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

The East Indiaman Warren Hastings, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The East Indiaman " Warren Hastings", 1936. Cigarette Card No.13 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M.s Majestic engaging French and American Ships, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S " Majestic" engaging French and American Ships, 1936. Cigarette Card No.12 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

The Royal William, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The " Royal William", 1936. Cigarette Card No.3 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M. Frigate Pomone, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.Frigate " Pomone", 1936. HMS Pomone was a 38-gun Leda-class fifth rate of the Royal Navy launched in 1805. She saw action during the Napoleonic Wars

H. M. Frigate Shannon and the Chesapeake, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.Frigate " Shannon" and the " Chesapeake", 1936. Cigarette Card No.11 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

The Battle of Copenhagen; Nelsons Squadron attacking, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Copenhagen; Nelsons Squadron attacking, A naval battle in which a British fleet fought a large force of the Dano-Norwegian Navy anchored near Copenhagen on 2 April 1801.1936

Action between H. M. S. Leander and Le Genereux, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Action between H.M.S." Leander" and " Le Genereux", 1936. HMS Leander was a Portland-class 50-gun fourth rate of the Royal Navy, launched at Chatham on 1 July 1780

H. M.s Vindictive, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S " Vindictive", 1936. Cigarette Card No.10 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M. S. Canopus, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. " Canopus", 1936. Cigarette Card No.6 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M. Frigate Juno escaping from Toulon, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.Frigate" Juno" escaping from Toulon, 1936. Cigarette Card No.5 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

The Soveraigne of the Sea, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The " Soveraigne of the Sea", 1936. Sovereign of the Seas was ordered in August 1634 under the direct orders of Charles I of England (1600-1649)

The Henry Grace a Dieu ( Great Harry ), 1936. Creator: Unknown
The " Henry Grace a Dieu" (" Great Harry" ), 1936. Henry Grace a Dieu (" Henry Grace of God" ), also known as Great Harry

7th Rajput Regiment, 1936. Creator: Unknown
7th Rajput Regiment, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The Tehri-Garhwal State Forces, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Tehri-Garhwal State Forces, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

5th Mahratta Light Infantry, 1936. Creator: Unknown
5th Mahratta Light Infantry, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

19th K. G. O. Lancers, 1936. Creator: Unknown
19th K.G.O. Lancers, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Madras Sappers and Miners, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Madras Sappers and Miners, 1936. The Madras Sappers draw their origin from the Madras Presidency army of the British Raj. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas"

6th Rajputana Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
6th Rajputana Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The Scinde Horse, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Scinde Horse, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The Poona Horse, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Poona Horse, 1936. Raised as a regular cavalry regiment in the Bombay Presidency army of the East India Company. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas"

Singapore Volunteer Corps, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Singapore Volunteer Corps, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Australian Light Horse, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Australian Light Horse, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

British Honduras Defence Force, 1936. Creator: Unknown
British Honduras Defence Force, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

British Guiana Militia, 1936. Creator: Unknown
British Guiana Militia, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Australian Infantry, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Australian Infantry, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Trans-Jordan Frontier Force, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Trans-Jordan Frontier Force, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Royal Australian Artillery, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Royal Australian Artillery, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Kings African Rifles: Somaliland Camel Corps, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Kings African Rifles: Somaliland Camel Corps, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The British South Africa Police (Native Askari), 1936. Creator: Unknown
The British South Africa Police (Native Askari), 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The Northern Rhodesia Regiment, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Northern Rhodesia Regiment, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Aide-De-Camp to the Viceroy of India, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Aide-De-Camp to the Viceroy of India, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The Kings African Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Kings African Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The Rhodesia Regiment, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Rhodesia Regiment, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The Gold Coast Regiment, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Gold Coast Regiment, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Regment Louw Wepener, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Regment Louw Wepener, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Nigeria Regiment, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Nigeria Regiment, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Witwatersrand Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Witwatersrand Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Burma Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Burma Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Kimberley Regiment, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Kimberley Regiment, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Udaipur (Mewar) State Forces, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Udaipur (Mewar) State Forces, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Cape Town Highlanders, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Cape Town Highlanders, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Mysore State Forces, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Mysore State Forces, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Nawanagar State Forces, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Nawanagar State Forces, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Kashmir State Forces, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Kashmir State Forces, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Jodhpur State Forces, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Jodhpur State Forces, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

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