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Officer Collection (#5)

"From Lawrence of Arabia to Laurel and Hardy: Celebrating the Many Faces of an Officer" In the epic film Lawrence of Arabia, T. E

Background imageOfficer Collection: Members of the Search Party who found Captain Scott

Members of the Search Party who found Captain Scott
From left: Sub-lieutenant Gran, Petty-Officer Williamson and Mr E.W. Nelson (biologist), members of the relief party who discovered the bodies of Captain Scott

Background imageOfficer Collection: Napoleonic Hussar

Napoleonic Hussar
French Officer - Napoleonic Hussar

Background imageOfficer Collection: Arrested by an undercover police officer

Arrested by an undercover police officer
An undercover female police officer springs her Honey Trap on an unsuspecting criminal, who goes from a jolly evening with a fetching lady to staring down the barrel of a revolver!

Background imageOfficer Collection: Princesses Alice and Vicky

Princesses Alice and Vicky
Queen Victorias two eldest daughters: on the right, Vicky, Princess Royal, Crown Princess, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901) and Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878)

Background imageOfficer Collection: Crew of RMS Olympic

Crew of RMS Olympic
The crew of RMS Olympic in dress uniform including Captain Edward Smith (centre with white beard). Four of these men, including Captain Smith

Background imageOfficer Collection: Portrait of an Officer (probably Major William Wylde, 1803-1808, OC, Southwell Volunteer Infantry)

Portrait of an Officer (probably Major William Wylde, 1803-1808, OC, Southwell Volunteer Infantry)
British (English) School Oil on Canvas 75 x 53

Background imageOfficer Collection: Queens Bargemaster and Watermen in Queen Victoria s

Queens Bargemaster and Watermen in Queen Victoria s
The Queens Bargemaster of the Royal Household and 48 Watermen in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession

Background imageOfficer Collection: Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageOfficer Collection: The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). Artist: TS Crowther

The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). Artist: TS Crowther
The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London)

Background imageOfficer Collection: Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863). American military

Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863). American military. Portrait (1864) by J.W. King. National Portrait Gallery. Washington D.C. United States

Background imageOfficer Collection: An action at Bucquoy, Western Front 1918

An action at Bucquoy, Western Front 1918
The Great Battle on the Western Front: open warfare - an action at Bucquoy, a village on the Arras-Albert road. Stand by British infantry at Bucquoy

Background imageOfficer Collection: Woman police officer Kathleen Saville, London, WW2

Woman police officer Kathleen Saville, London, WW2
Woman police officer Kathleen Saville (joined January 1940), on duty in London during the Second World War, seen here at a railway station helping a group of child evacuees find their train

Background imageOfficer Collection: Millicent Duncan, early woman police officer

Millicent Duncan, early woman police officer
Millicent Duncan, an early woman police officer. Date: 1910s

Background imageOfficer Collection: Edith Smith, first woman police officer in UK

Edith Smith, first woman police officer in UK
Edith Smith, first woman police officer in the UK, working in the Grantham area. Date: circa 1915

Background imageOfficer Collection: 825 Squadron on HMS Warrior aircraft carrier

825 Squadron on HMS Warrior aircraft carrier
Group photo of 825 Squadron, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, on board HMS Warrior (R31) aircraft carrier with a Fairey Firefly plane. Date: circa 1953

Background imageOfficer Collection: National Fire Prevention Campaign, Brixton, London

National Fire Prevention Campaign, Brixton, London
National Fire Prevention Campaign, London -- Station Officer Albert Benjamin of Clapham Fire Station talking to children in Sommerleyton Road, Brixton, South London. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageOfficer Collection: Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms advertisement, 1916

Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms advertisement, 1916
Advertisement for the Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms - the most charming place in London for luncheons, teas and dinners. Illustration shows a lady having tea with an officer in uniform while a waitress in

Background imageOfficer Collection: WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. George Washington taking leave of his officers in Fraunces

WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. George Washington taking leave of his officers in Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783. Chromolithograph illustration by Henry Alexander Ogden, c1893

Background imageOfficer Collection: Civil War portrait of Major General George Armstrong Custer

Civil War portrait of Major General George Armstrong Custer

Background imageOfficer Collection: Robert E. Lee with eldest son and aide

Robert E. Lee with eldest son and aide
Portrait of General Robert E. Lee (center) and his aides-de-camp, Major General George Washington Custis Lee (left), who is his eldest son, and Colonel Walter Taylor (right). circa 1865

Background imageOfficer Collection: CONRAD VON HOTZENDORF (1852-1925). Austrian army officer. Photograph, c1914

CONRAD VON HOTZENDORF (1852-1925). Austrian army officer. Photograph, c1914

Background imageOfficer Collection: WYATT EARP (1848-1929). American lawman. Photograph, mid 1870s

WYATT EARP (1848-1929). American lawman. Photograph, mid 1870s

Background imageOfficer Collection: Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) Turkish army officer and revolutionary. Founder

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) Turkish army officer and revolutionary. Founder and first President of the Turkish Republic 1923-1938. Served in the Ottoman until his resignation in July 1919

Background imageOfficer Collection: Admiral Hugo von Pohl, German naval officer, WW1

Admiral Hugo von Pohl, German naval officer, WW1
Admiral Hugo von Pohl (1855-1916), German naval officer during the First World War, commander of the fleet from 1915 to 1916

Background imageOfficer Collection: Closeup of a policemans helmet

Closeup of a policemans helmet
Closeup of a Metropolitan Police policemans helmet, with the E II R badge on it

Background imageOfficer Collection: WW2, R. A. F. Christmas Card

WW2, R. A. F. Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with a portrait illustration of a Royal Air Force pilot officer, under the foil badge. Date: circa 1939

Background imageOfficer Collection: General Henry Warner Slocum, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown

General Henry Warner Slocum, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. Slocum [Senior], between 1855 and 1865. [Politician, Union general during the American Civil War]

Background imageOfficer Collection: Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891
Vintage colour engraving of Petty Officers and Seamen of the British Royal Navy, dressed in various styles of military uniform. The Graphic, 1891

Background imageOfficer Collection: The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub

The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub
2636943 The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub. 26 February, 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageOfficer Collection: T. E. Lawrence in Arab costume during WWI, c. 1914-18 (b / w photo)

T. E. Lawrence in Arab costume during WWI, c. 1914-18 (b / w photo)
358795 T.E. Lawrence in Arab costume during WWI, c.1914-18 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOfficer Collection: The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho)

The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho)
2777534 The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Soldiers)

Background imageOfficer Collection: Soldiers lighting Gas Lamp, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Soldiers lighting Gas Lamp, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731056 Soldiers lighting Gas Lamp, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers lighting Gas Lamp)

Background imageOfficer Collection: The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub

The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub
3025920 The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageOfficer Collection: Interrogation of Aircrews; W. A. A. F. Help In This Work, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Interrogation of Aircrews; W. A. A. F. Help In This Work, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Interrogation of Aircrews; W.A.A.F. Help In This Work, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs

Background imageOfficer Collection: Lord Roberts inspects Rugby School OTC

Lord Roberts inspects Rugby School OTC
Lord Roberts, former Commander-in-Chief of the British Army and recipient of the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny, visits Rugby School in February 1906 where he inspects the schools Rifle Club

Background imageOfficer Collection: Standing on Platform of Chancery Lane Underground Station

Standing on Platform of Chancery Lane Underground Station
Central Line Series. A Solicitor, a grieving widow, a barrister and an officer clerk standing on the platform at Chancery Lane Underground Station, London. Date: 1904

Background imageOfficer Collection: Two women police officers and woman with suitcase

Two women police officers and woman with suitcase
Two women police officers (Jean Grasy and Margaret Findlay or Knight), one of them a sergeant, talking to a young woman with a suitcase on a London street. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1960s

Background imageOfficer Collection: Police sergeant with women in military uniform, WW1

Police sergeant with women in military uniform, WW1
Police sergeant standing in front of a car (or ambulance) with a group of women in military uniform, WW1. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageOfficer Collection: The Duke of Edinburgh taking over HMS Magpie at Malta

The Duke of Edinburgh taking over HMS Magpie at Malta
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, being met by Lt.-Cmdr A. Harber (sp?) at the time he took over command of HMS Magpie at Valletta harbour in Malta. Date: 1950

Background imageOfficer Collection: Poster advertising British military uniform, WW1

Poster advertising British military uniform, WW1
Poster advertising British military uniform, The Studington Military Kit... obtainable only from Studd & Millington Ltd, Military Tailors. Chromolithograph poster, 1914 (c)

Background imageOfficer Collection: George Beaumont with manual fire engine, Pinner

George Beaumont with manual fire engine, Pinner
George Beaumont, Chief Officer of the Pinner Voluntary Fire Brigade, with a manual fire engine which was kept at Waxwell Lane, Pinner, having previously been housed at The Hall

Background imageOfficer Collection: Captain F. O. Grenfell V. C. of the 9th Lancers

Captain F. O. Grenfell V. C. of the 9th Lancers
Grenfell was 33 years old, and a Captain in the 9th (Queens Royal) Lancers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed during the Action of Elouges took place for which he was

Background imageOfficer Collection: Officers Training Corps, Rugby School, WW1

Officers Training Corps, Rugby School, WW1
The Officer Training Corps at Rugby School going through a drill in 1915. Date: 1915

Background imageOfficer Collection: General Themistocles

General Themistocles
illustration of a General Themistocles

Background imageOfficer Collection: Air Vice Marshal Sir Arthur Mary Coningham

Air Vice Marshal Sir Arthur Mary Coningham, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC, DFC, AFC, RAF, (1895-1948) Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief 2nd Tactical Air Force

Background imageOfficer Collection: Steam engine with crew, Southgate, North London

Steam engine with crew, Southgate, North London
Steam-driven fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1894. The driver standing on the appliance is D Gibbons. Third from right is G Walton

Background imageOfficer Collection: Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Queens Official Birthday Parade, Horse Guards

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Queens Official Birthday Parade, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageOfficer Collection: American revolutionary soldier. Francis Marion inviting a British officer to dine with him

American revolutionary soldier. Francis Marion inviting a British officer to dine with him on roasted sweet potatoes
FRANCIS MARION (1732?-1795). American revolutionary soldier. Francis Marion inviting a British officer to dine with him on roasted sweet potatoes and cold water: steel engraving, 19th century




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"From Lawrence of Arabia to Laurel and Hardy: Celebrating the Many Faces of an Officer" In the epic film Lawrence of Arabia, T. E. Lawrence emerges as a legendary officer whose strategic brilliance shaped history. Even in the comedic world, officers play a role. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's hilarious encounter with a police officer in Leave Them Laughing (1928) reminds us that humor knows no boundaries. The intensity of battle is captured in Search And Destroy, where brave officers lead their troops through treacherous terrain, exemplifying unwavering courage. Generals Lee and Jackson stand side by side before Chancellorsville during the US Civil War, showcasing the camaraderie and trust between two esteemed officers. Behind every successful military operation lies meticulous planning and coordination - thanks to The Royal Logistic Corps' dedicated officers who ensure supplies reach our forces on time. Witnessing Grenadiers Mount Guard at Buckingham Palace highlights how disciplined officers protect our cherished traditions with utmost dedication. Horatio Nelson's legacy as a British naval officer endures through his remarkable leadership skills displayed during critical battles like Trafalgar - forever etching his name into history books. Keeping London safe is no easy task, but our diligent police officers work tirelessly day and night to maintain law and order within this bustling metropolis. Lord Nelson's indomitable spirit lives on as we remember his heroic deeds that turned tides in favor of Britain during pivotal naval engagements across the globe. From Waterloo to countless conflicts thereafter, British army officers have fearlessly led their troops into battle - demonstrating resilience even amidst adversity. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards' gallant presence alongside Gulf War tanks symbolizes modern-day warfare where armored units rely on skilled officers for tactical guidance. The Light Dragoons' rich heritage spanning over two centuries showcases how dedicated officers have adapted to changing times, ensuring the cavalry's continued relevance.