Ranks Collection (#7)

Tour of the Colonies - Cape Town - Royal Couple, ponies, grooms, etc. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies

Victory March, London - Australian Troops, Constitution Hill
Victory March, London on 3rd May 1919 - Australian Troops on Constitution Hill. Date: 1919

Ranks perform balancing exercises Date: 1937

Suffragette Dog in Mortar Board. Collie dog wears a mortar board and has a Votes for Women sign around its neck. The Caption reads

British Legion Album - for Field Marshal Earl Haigs Appeal
The British Legion Album in aid of Field Marshal Earl Haigs Appeal for ex-Servicemen of all ranks. Compiled by E. Lonsdale Deighton. Book

German other ranks belt buckle of 105th Saxon Regiment
An extremely rare German other ranks belt buckle of the 105th Saxon Regiment (stamped under base) with the inscription - PROVIDENTIAE MEMOR. Made into the lid of a brass hinged box. Trench Art

Desk ornament with Royal Field Artillery arm badge, WW1
Desk ornament with a Royal Field Artillery Other Ranks arm badge. Trench Art

Recruitment poster for the Public Schools Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade. Hurry up, boys. Fill the ranks. Apply Central Recruiting Depot, Great Scotland Yard, Whitehall, SW

Royal Marine Light Infantry Inspection, Southsea, Hampshire
The ranks of the Royal Marine Light Infantry parade for inspection on Southsea Common. Date: 1898

Diagram, The Riddle of the Ranks, WW1
Diagram, The Riddle of the Ranks, showing how a message can be deciphered during the First World War. Date: 1914

Horse Guards Parade Ground, London, 1855
Double page engraving showing the parade ground at the Horse Guards, with the building behind, and the masses of soldiers in ranks waiting to receive their Crimea Medals from Queen Victoria, 1855

Sir Hector Macdonald
Sir HECTOR MACDONALD Distinguished soldier who rose from the ranks and fought heroically in India, Africa etc : accused of something, he shot himself in Paris. Date: 1853 - 1903

Hector Macdonald Buried
The burial at Edinburgh of Sir HECTOR MACDONALD Distinguished soldier who rose from the ranks and fought heroically in India, Africa etc : accused of something, he shot himself. Date: 1853 - 1903

Sibylle ca 1870 Oil canvas 32 1 / 4 x 25 1 / 2 81. 9 64. 8 cm
Artokoloro

Botanical Study ca 1772-82 Paper collage sheet
Artokoloro

Interno del Colosseo 1850s Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Arles Cloitre St Trophime ca 1861 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Amelia Elizabeth Landgravine Hesse 17th century
Artokoloro

A 16th Century Marching Band with Drums and Fifes, 1886 (colour litho)
KW428444 A 16th Century Marching Band with Drums and Fifes, 1886 (colour litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landscape with a battle, Hyacinth de La Pegna, 1751

Army Planning of the garrison of Paris, 1660 France, Albert Flamen, after 1660 - 1662

Russian infantry on parade and presenting arms during World War One, from The
KW1547381 Russian infantry on parade and presenting arms during World War One, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Colonial troops acknowledge Royal Salute - Jamaica
The massed ranks of Colonial troops acknowledge the Royal Salute - Jamaica, West Indies - visit during an eight-month royal tour of the British Empire in 1901

Bathing Tents on the beach at Grado, Italy - situatedbetween Venice and Trieste. Date: circa 1950s

German troop parade in Namur, Belgium - WWI
German troop parade in Namur, (occupied) Belgium - WWI. Namur fell after only three days fighting in 1914 and the town was occupied by the Germans for the rest of the war. Date: circa 1914

London Scottish Troops heading to the trenches - WWI. Nowadays, the unit is now a company of The London Regiment. " The great traditions of which we were all so proud were maintained

Belgian Infantry in action at Malines - WWI
Belgian Infantry in action at Malines (Mechelen / Mechlin) on 25th August 1914 during the first week of the conflict during WWI. Date: 1914

Egyptian Military Show or Jamboree Date: circa 1920s

Hamilton, Bermuda - Regiment on Parade Date: 1907

Dartford Grammar School OTG inspection. 9 July 1938

Civic service procession in Bexleyheath, Kent. The Mayor of Erith, Reverend John Wells Wilkinson. 20 November 1938

The Mayors Sunday Procession in Erith, London. The Mayor of Erith : Reverend J Wilkinson walking next to Town Clerk : Mr Douglass Twigg. 1938

Armistice Memorial Service in Dartford, Kent. The Mayor of Dartford W A Ward leads the procession. 6 November 1938

Kent Scouts inspection in preparation for the 5th World Scout Jamboree in Holland which takes place later on in the year. A group photograph. 6 June 1937

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Inspection Day by Gen. Munro C. I. C. Kuldanna 1917
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 2 2/6th Batt/181 1917 Postcard

Ranks of Warriors in the Aztec Army

Victoria Cross: reward for gallantry instituted 1856 for all ranks of army and navy. First conferred by Queen Victoria on 62 men June 1857

Pompey (Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus), Pompey the Great 106 BC - 48 BC, military and political
Vipsania Agrippina known as Agrippina Major or Agrippina the Elder, 14 BC - 33 AD) granddaughter of the Emperor Augustus. Agrippina was wife of Germanicus, second granddaughter of Augustus

Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops. From Epitome Institutionum Rei Militaris by Flavius Vegetius (1532)

Following the paths of our fathers in the ranks of the Polish army for motherland and freedom. Poster showing a winged knight on a horse. Date 1917

British Infantry march into Khartoum, Sudan
British Infantry marching into Khartoum, Sudan. The city was under British control from 1898 (following victory over the Madhist Army by Kitchener at Omdurman) up to independence in 1956

Starter caught at the Tote
The Starter who was Caught at the Tote by Patrick Bellew. The massed ranks of punters, jockeys, policeman and even a horse react with undiluted horror at the sight of the race starter placing a bet

Kiwi Christmas
A typical New Zealand Christmas holiday scene, on Lake Rotoiti, North Island, which ranks high among places which enjoy more than 2, 000 hours of sunshine annually. Date: 1950s

Morocco - Casablanca - The Main Bus Station (Le C. T. M. - Compagne Generale de Transports), next to the Morocco State Bank Building. Date: circa 1920s

Moro Constabulary, Philippines
Moro Constabulary with American officers in dress uniform, Philippines. The Moro people are mostly Muslim indigenous people of Southern Philippines. Date: circa 1910s

Dutch poster, main British ranks and insignia
Dutch poster showing the main British ranks and insignia in the various wartime services. 20th century

Japanese Military / 1904
The uniforms of the Japanese army, showing all ranks. Date: 1904

Changing of the Guard at Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland

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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.