Military Police Collection

Silver Provost Guard badge of Joseph Shiley 148th New York Volunteers
3028654 Silver Provost Guard badge of Joseph Shiley 148th New York Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Provost Guard badge of Joseph Shiley 148th New York Volunteers)

Provost Marshals Office, Aquia Creek, February 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Provost Marshals Office, Aquia Creek, February 1863. Albumen print, pl. 46 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Sketches of the Military Police of Burmah (engraving)
1627064 Sketches of the Military Police of Burmah (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Military Police of Burmah)

Dacoits Being Brought in by Mounted Infantry, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
498304 Dacoits Being Brought in by Mounted Infantry, c.1890 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dacoit is the term for a robber or bandit in Myanmar)

Military Police of Upper Burmah (engraving)
1626359 Military Police of Upper Burmah (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Police of Upper Burmah)

Provost Marshals Office, Aquia Creek, February 1863 (albumen print)
2971329 Provost Marshals Office, Aquia Creek, February 1863 (albumen print) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.7x22.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Gendarme mounted on a horse, 1807 (colour engraving)
PLT224573 Gendarme mounted on a horse, 1807 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de l Armee, Brussels, Belgium; ePatrick Lorette; French, out of copyright

The Military Police of Burmah (engraving)
1627122 The Military Police of Burmah (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Police of Burmah)

Gendarme mounted on a horse, c. 1812 (colour litho)
CHT237105 Gendarme mounted on a horse, c. 1812 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque du Ministere des Armees, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Transvaal War, Troops on Active Service (b / w photo)
1592876 The Transvaal War, Troops on Active Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Troops on Active Service)

British Military Police sit in comfort while checking convoys across the bridge at Arnhem. 18th April 1945

A wind swept rainy day at Checkpot Charlie on Berlin Friedrich strasse. In June 1953 during the workersI revolt in East Germany

CM29 5504 Harley Davidson WLA, The Liberator, Military Police
Harley Davidson WLA, The Liberator, Military Police, D-Day Commemoration, 75th Anniversary of the Normandy landings, Second world war, Military vehicles, Goodwood Revival 2019, September 2019

At the Military Police Head-quarters, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Military Police: A machine gun section, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

An Automobile of the Military Police Force, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Interpreters of the Military Police Force, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Imperial Gendarmerie of Paris, 1813 (1887). Artist: A Lemercier
Imperial Gendarmerie of Paris, 1813 (1887). In France, the Gendarmerie Nationale is the national military police force. A print from Francois Cudets Histoire des Corps de Troupes de la Ville de

Garde Nationale de Paris Artist: Francois Cudet
Histoire des corps de troupes de la ville de Paris

Deserted Jaffa Road military police guard Jerusalem
Deserted Jaffa Road showing military police on guard, Jerusalem, Israel

Heroism: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Heroism - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom. ~ Bob Dylan

Cap of Italian military police officer, 1934-1938
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cap of the Regia Guardia di Finanza Corps, pattern 1938 with ornament

Italian alpine hat of Finance Police sergeant, 1938
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Marshall alpine hat of the Regia Guardia di Finanza Corps, 1938

Control: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Control - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Laws control the lesser man. Right conduct controls the greater one. ~ Mark Twain

A military policeman uses a breaching round to open a lock in the industrial area of Fallujah, Iraq

An officer of the Military Police of Belgium on his BMW R 1150 RT motorcycle

Marines practice riot control techniques
Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, February 12, 2009 - Marines enrolled in the auxiliary security force certification course practice riot control techniques

Military policemen train with the Berretta M9 9mm pistol aboard USS San Antonio
Gulf of Aden, January 12, 2009 - Military policemen train with the Berretta M9 9mm pistol aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD-17)

Marines scan the horizon for insurgent activity during a security patrol
Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 3, 2007 - Members with the Military Police Company scan the horizon for insurgent activity during a security patrol

U. S. Marines and Sailors don riot gear for drills during Exercise Lethal Breeze
September 8, 2010 - U.S. Marines and Sailors don riot gear for drills during Exercise Lethal Breeze at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

AS332 Super Puma helicopter of the German Federal Police used to transport VIP s. Additional armor plates are on the cockpit windows

Italian Piaggio P180 Avanti Carabinieri executive transport aircraft

French police / gendarmerie EC135 helicopter in flight over France
French police/gendarmerie EC135 helicopter in flight over France

Infantry soldiers of the Belgian Army in riot gear during a training session in Leopoldsburg, Belgium

A soldier engages his target on a shooting range at Al Asad, Iraq
Al Asad, Iraq, September 5, 2007 a A motor vehicle operator with Task Force Military Police engages his target during the fire

A row of humvees from Task Force Military Police
May 19, 2009 - A row of humvees from Task Force Military Police sit awaiting use after going through a routine maintenance overhaul conducted by Marines of the task forces motor transport maintenance

A close-up view of Marines holding riot control shields
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar California - A close-up of riot control shields Marines would use in case of a riot situation

Riot control formation
Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, August 15, 2006 - More than 30 Camp Foster based Marines execute riot control formations during Auxiliary Security Force training at Camp Fosters Provost Marshals Office

A military policeman fires a rifle at the shooting range
October 22, 2010 - A military policeman participates in the rifle qualification Table III as part of the Combat Marksmanship Program at Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Officer and Guard of the Royal Guard in 1826 (w / c on paper)
XIR236808 Officer and Guard of the Royal Guard in 1826 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Gendarmerie, Melun

Guard of the provostship of Paris during the reign of Henri III (1574-89) (engraving)
XIR224444 Guard of the provostship of Paris during the reign of Henri III (1574-89) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Massard, Alexandre (19th century); Musee de la Prefecture de Police, Paris

HENRY HUNT (1773-1835). English politician. Watercolor, 19th century, by Adam Buck

WORLD WAR I: CAMOUFLAGE. A member of the British military police lifting a camouflaged screen to permit a general staff car to pass. Photograph, 1914-1918

Libyan military police officers, 1942
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Soldier of the Guardia di Finanza Corps and camel-driver askari in Libia, 1942. Illustration

Military Police Finance Branch in combat at sea, 20th Century
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Soldiers of the Sea branch Guardia di Finanza Corps fighting. Illustration by Renato Casaro (1935 - )

Italian Customs Guards headdress, 1862
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Kingdom of Italy. Kepi of the earth branch Custom Guard with short pick

Miltary headdress of Kingdom of Sardinia, 1819
Militaria, Italy, 19th century - Lantern hat of the Royal Custom Officers of the Kingdom of Sardinia, 1819

Miltary headdress of Kingdom of Sardinia, 1862-1892
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Kingdom of Italy. Kepi of the earth branch Custom Guard with short pick

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The military police have always played a crucial role in maintaining order and discipline within the armed forces. From their early beginnings to modern times, these dedicated individuals have been responsible for upholding the law and ensuring the safety of both soldiers and civilians. In February 1863, at Aquia Creek, the Provost Marshals Office was bustling with activity. Alexander Gardner captured this momentous scene in an albumen print, showcasing the importance of this establishment during that time period. Sketches of the Military Police of Burmah provide us with a glimpse into their operations in another part of the world. Engravings depict them carrying out their duties diligently, maintaining peace and security amidst challenging circumstances. A black-and-white photograph from around 1890 showcases mounted infantry bringing dacoits to justice. This image serves as a testament to the bravery and determination displayed by these military police officers as they confront dangerous criminals. Engravings depicting Military Police personnel in Upper Burmah highlight their presence across different regions. These illustrations demonstrate how they were instrumental in safeguarding communities against threats and enforcing law and order effectively. During various historical periods, gendarmes on horseback were an iconic sight. Colour engravings from 1807 and lithographs from around 1812 capture these gallant figures patrolling streets while ensuring public safety—a visual representation of their commitment to duty. Photographs taken during The Transvaal War show troops on active service alongside military police personnel. These images serve as a reminder that even amidst conflict, there are those who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to maintain stability within chaotic environments. The Harley Davidson WLA motorcycle used by military police is showcased in CM29 5504—aptly named "The Liberator. " This powerful machine symbolizes not only mobility but also freedom from any threat or danger posed towards soldiers or civilians alike. At Military Police Headquarters in 1914, officers gather for strategic planning sessions—an image that reflects their dedication to maintaining order and discipline within the ranks.