Ranks Collection (#2)

Bengal Army Troops, c. 1785 (w / c on paper)
5899515 Bengal Army Troops, c.1785 (w/c on paper) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Watercolour on European paper, by a Company artist, 1785 (c)

Japanese invasion of Manchuria, 1933 (b / w photo)
PNP364543 Japanese invasion of Manchuria, 1933 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sheridans famous ride at the Battle of Cedar Creek Virginia in 1864 (colour litho)
PNP258675 Sheridans famous ride at the Battle of Cedar Creek Virginia in 1864 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soroo Pass, encampment of Sappers, by Royal Engineers Photographic Unit under Sergeant
MGS373686 Soroo Pass, encampment of Sappers, by Royal Engineers Photographic Unit under Sergeant John Harold, 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

General Voyron reviewing French troops in Shanghai (colour litho)
2807842 General Voyron reviewing French troops in Shanghai (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Voyron reviewing French troops in Shanghai)

New forces to the Motherland, the solemn oath of two thousand 3rd category recruits, on November 11
2815806 New forces to the Motherland, the solemn oath of two thousand 3rd category recruits, on November 11, in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame

"A woman, with a child at her side, passed by the ranks"(engraving)
2780783 " A woman, with a child at her side, passed by the ranks" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A woman, with a child at her side)

Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho)
2778342 Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veterans and Recruits)

In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho)
2778236 In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the lands redeemed by Fascism)

Sons of the Empire, Departure of New South Wales Lancers from Parramatta for Training at Aldershot (litho)
1598733 Sons of the Empire, Departure of New South Wales Lancers from Parramatta for Training at Aldershot (litho) by Wright

Interval drinks at the Olympia, Paris, WW1
Interval drinks at the Olympia, a music hall in Paris, painting by Charles Henry Tenre, First World War, showing Allied soldiers of all nationalities and different ranks. circa 1918

Through the Ranks to a Commission (engraving)
1041807 Through the Ranks to a Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through the Ranks to a Commission)

Front page of Couriers Sunday, 26th April 1936 (colour litho)
2778452 Front page of Couriers Sunday, 26th April 1936 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tricolor on Lake Tana)

New Years Mass on Board, The Chaplain Speaks, Lord, Make the New Year Mark... (colour litho)
2777508 New Years Mass on Board, The Chaplain Speaks, Lord, Make the New Year Mark... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Years Mass on Board)

Francos Spain enters Madrid with its glorious flags (colour litho)
2783890 Francos Spain enters Madrid with its glorious flags (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francos Spain enters Madrid with its glorious flags)

Japanese invasion of Manchuria, 1932 (b / w photo)
PNP364542 Japanese invasion of Manchuria, 1932 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Halt of the Cavalry (oil on canvas)
CH445192 The Halt of the Cavalry (oil on canvas) by Snayers, Peeter (1592-1667); 54x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les halte des Cavaliers; ); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

British Troops On the March in Burma, c. 1891 (b / w photo)
498287 British Troops On the March in Burma, c.1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Entry of the French into Moscow, 14 September 1812, engraved by Edme Bovinet
STC101331 The Entry of the French into Moscow, 14 September 1812, engraved by Edme Bovinet (1767-1832) (aquatint) by Couche

The Crown Prince celebrated for his appointment as corporal (colour litho)
2809089 The Crown Prince celebrated for his appointment as corporal (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldier among Soldiers (colour litho)
2809063 Soldier among Soldiers (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier among the soldiers)

The solemn delivery of the flag to the Romanian legionaries, in Piazza di Siena in Rome (colour litho)
2808769 The solemn delivery of the flag to the Romanian legionaries, in Piazza di Siena in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame

The German prisoner, as he witnesses the landing of 72, 000 Americans transported to France with... (colour litho)
2808713 The German prisoner, as he witnesses the landing of 72, 000 Americans transported to France with... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Changing of the guard at the Neue Wache, Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany (coloured photo)
6031356 Changing of the guard at the Neue Wache, Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German army infantry soldiers marching on parade (photo)
6031219 German army infantry soldiers marching on parade (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German army infantry soldiers marching on parade)

The captive Boadicea driven through the ranks of the Roman Soldiers, 61 AD (colour litho)
3643348 The captive Boadicea driven through the ranks of the Roman Soldiers, 61 AD (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French marines marching in the Bastille Day parade in Paris (colour litho)
2779631 French marines marching in the Bastille Day parade in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Under the blizzard, a column of supplies on its way to the front lines (colour litho)
2777519 Under the blizzard, a column of supplies on its way to the front lines (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the blizzard)

The Ever Victorious Army, c. 1863 (b / w photo)
701504 The Ever Victorious Army, c.1863 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ever Victorious Army was the Chinese Imperial army between 1860-4)

Parade of troops at the review of the French Army at Vincennes (colour litho)
2818185 Parade of troops at the review of the French Army at Vincennes (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trial of a new French Army infantry uniform at a Bastille Day parade (colour litho)
2782400 Trial of a new French Army infantry uniform at a Bastille Day parade (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flower tributes to the magnificent soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Regiment of Sardinia who... (colour litho)
2808945 Flower tributes to the magnificent soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Regiment of Sardinia who... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The military ceremony in Epernay, France (colour litho)
2808820 The military ceremony in Epernay, France (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The military ceremony in Epernay, France)

Italy in Albania (colour litho)
2808597 Italy in Albania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy in Albania. In front of the Italian military leaders the new Albanian militias parade)

The honoured soldier placed his own hand in the Prince s, who shook it, then he rode back to the ranks
1052316 The honoured soldier placed his own hand in the Prince s, who shook it, then he rode back to the ranks, conscious that in his palm reposed the coveted decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving)

Field Drill for the Prussian Infantry (oil on canvas)
1064869 Field Drill for the Prussian Infantry (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 21x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

"After the Charge, Ulundi, "an Episode of the Zulu War (engraving)
1056324 " After the Charge, Ulundi, " an Episode of the Zulu War (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " After the Charge, Ulundi)

On the armistice line (Colour Litho)
2808773 On the armistice line (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the armistice line)

A French ceremony in Milan (colour litho)
2808665 A French ceremony in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French ceremony in Milan)

The return to the homeland of the glorious Black Shirts of the Mountain Group (colour litho)
2778503 The return to the homeland of the glorious Black Shirts of the Mountain Group (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marshal Badoglio enters Addis Ababa at the head of the victorious troops (colour litho)
2778458 Marshal Badoglio enters Addis Ababa at the head of the victorious troops (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Italian Value in Africa (colour litho)
2778384 The Italian Value in Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Value in Africa)

The Mayor of Lincoln addressing the Lincoln Volunteers, illustration from
KAT324460 The Mayor of Lincoln addressing the Lincoln Volunteers, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Japanese troops march through a town in Manchuria, 1932 (b / w photo)
PNP364545 Japanese troops march through a town in Manchuria, 1932 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Equivalent ranks in the three services (colour litho)
5999282 Equivalent ranks in the three services (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Equivalent ranks in the three services)

The Battle Of Naseby (engraving)
3655185 The Battle Of Naseby (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Naseby)

High Street, Grahamstown (Facing Cathedral) (b / w photo)
3092396 High Street, Grahamstown (Facing Cathedral) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Grahamstown (Facing Cathedral)

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"From employees at Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan, USA to the Royal Navy's ranks and street accordionists, the concept of 'ranks' is diverse and intriguing. In the corporate world, ranks signify hierarchy and authority within an organization. At Ford Motor Company, these ranks represent a blend of experience, expertise, and leadership that drives innovation. Meanwhile, in the Royal Navy, recognizing rank becomes essential for effective communication and coordination during operations. Whether it's distinguishing between officers or identifying enlisted personnel on board submarines at Portsmouth Harbour's depot – understanding rank ensures smooth sailing across naval forces. But ranks aren't limited to just corporations or military institutions; they can be found even among street performers like accordionists who entertain passersby with their melodious tunes. These talented individuals may not wear badges or uniforms but possess their own unique status within the busking community. Moving from music to military once again brings us to The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour – a symbolic event showcasing rank transfer within British Army regiments. This ceremonial tradition highlights respect for seniority while emphasizing continuity in guarding national pride. Speaking of symbols of honor and distinction, military badges play a crucial role in identifying soldiers' achievements and affiliations. From suffragettes advocating for women's rights through peaceful protests like "An Easter Prophecy, " where they wore distinctive badges as a sign of solidarity against oppression - to soldiers serving during conflicts such as WWI or Gallipoli – these emblems unite individuals under common causes despite their differing ranks. In times of war or peacekeeping efforts like during the Zulu War at Fort Bengough or escorting German prisoners in WWI - British soldiers showcased discipline while maintaining order amidst chaos. Their unwavering commitment was evident regardless of whether they were high-ranking officers leading church parades or ordinary troops fulfilling duties assigned by their superiors. Similarly dedicated were Turkish troops stationed at Gallipoli who fought valiantly during World War I.