Salute Collection (#33)

Edward Prince of Wales visiting Training Ship Exmouth
HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, visiting the Training Ship Exmouth on the occasion of its golden jubilee in 1926. The ship was operated by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the River Thames off Grays

The Republic of Ireland proclaimed: the 21-gun salute
Crowds turn out for the 21-gun salute fired on O Connell Bridge in Dublin, Ireland, to celebrated the new Republic being announced

The Republic of Ireland proclaimed: saluting the GPO
The troops of the new Eire salute as they pass the General Post Office, where the Easter rebels of 1916 proclaimed the Republic, 33 years earlier

Tatler cover - Queen on parade, 1953
The Queen attending the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in her Coronation year, seen here riding to Horse Guards Parade on her official birthday to take the salute of the Brigade of Guards

Lady Cheylesmore presenting prizes
Lady Cheylesmore (Elizabeth Richardson French, d.1945) presenting the prizes at the Annual London Fire Brigade Display at Battersea Park, south west London

King Amanullah / George V
KING AMANULLAH OF AFGHANISTAN saluting as he inspects the Guard of Honour in place to welcome him to Victoria station in London during a visit in 1928

Duncan Sandys(1908-1987) in helicopter
Leaving Kuala Lumpar by helicopter to see operations in the Malayan Jungle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Minister of Supply. En route to his visit to Australia

70-Gun Salute
Napoleon is honoured by a 70- gun salute at the Invalides, Paris

King George V and Queen Mary at Cadogan Pier, London, August
Photograph of King George V, Queen Mary, Princess Mary and Princess Victoria disembarking from the State Barge at Cadogan Pier, London, on 4th August 1919

Sir Henry Havelock / Music
Havelocks Triumphal march to relieve Cawnpore

Rome Centenary - 2
The church bells of Romes many churches ring out to salute the 26th centenary of the founding of their city by Romulus and Remus

Emperor in Italy
Guns salute Ferdinand I, emperor of Austria, as he steams into Capodistria, in the course of a visit to his Italian possessions

Doffing the Hat (C19)
A Frenchman raises his hat in salute, meeting a female acquaintance, while their two dogs also get acquainted and a man waters the streets with an ingenious appliance

KERENSKY
Kerensky, with one of his officers, takes a salute : he has formed a provisional government, but he will in turn be overthrown by the Bolsheviks

Nicolas Ii / Parade / Son
NIKOLAY ALEKSANDROVICH attends a parade of the combined Cossack regiments at Tsarskoe Selo with his son, Alexis

Sapeurs Pompiers 1
French firefighters are a part of the army. They parade and salute the flag just as soldiers do

French Salute Flag
French sailors salute the tricouleur as it is unfurled

French Taught to Salute
French infantrymen are taught when and how and who to salute

Japanese in Siberia 1918
Japanese forces in Siberia during the Russian Civil War

Family / Filial Respect
Filial respect in 18th century Germany - three bewigged sons salute their parents, caps in hand

Girl scouts saluting, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Capture of Delhi / 1857
The Fall of Delhi: triumphal entry of the British Army into Delhi during the Indian Mutiny

1916 / Verdun Salute
A patriotic postcard salutes the brave efforts of French forces in standing fast against German efforts to capture Verdun fortress

Kaiser & Troops / 1915
Kaiser Wilhelm II watches from a balcony as German infantry, many of whom raise their helmets in salute, march off to the front line

Wwi / Strasbourg Prisoners
At Strasbourg, French prisoners salute a young lady

Wwi / Montenegro King
King Nikola and Queen Milena of Montenegro salute their army, as they march to support the Serbs. Nikola and Milena are forced into exile in France, never to return

Venice /s Maria Salute
Venice: view across the water to Santa Maria della Salute

Nigeria / Calabar 1850
Calabar (Ephraim Town), Nigeria, West Africa: view from the sea, with a salute from the steam-sloop Rattler

Attendant Salutes
A salute and a smile from the attendant of a pullman car on the American railroad system

French Airshow C1909
A spectacular view in the skies above Betheny (Plaine de Betheny, France)

Guides Salute
Guides show their salute

Running the Gauntlet
Newly-wed couple run the gauntlet of guardsmen saluting with symbolically raised, unsheathed swords

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"Salute: A Powerful Symbol of Solidarity, Triumph, and Revolution" In the annals of history, the act has transcended mere gestures to become a profound symbol of unity, defiance, and celebration. From iconic moments at the Olympic Games to pivotal events in world politics and warfare, these salutes have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. The year was 1968 when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made an unforgettable statement during the medal ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Mexico City. With clenched fists raised high in a Black Power salute, they boldly protested racial inequality while Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge as a sign of solidarity. Decades earlier, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill popularized another form - his V for victory sign during World War II. This simple gesture became synonymous with hope and resilience against Nazi aggression. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II herself has graced us with numerous salutes throughout her reign. Whether it be during Trooping the Colour or other ceremonial occasions, her regal wave embodies grace and respect for tradition. But they are not limited to royalty alone; they extend into various realms. The Avro Vulcan B2 aircraft once performed a breathtaking birthday salute to Barnes Wallace – a tribute that soared through the skies as a testament to engineering marvels and human ingenuity. Revolutionary art also finds its place within this narrative. In Havana's Museum of the Revolution stands artwork depicting powerful figures raising their arms in defiance against oppression – reminding us that sometimes change comes from unexpected places. History is replete with instances where ordinary people rise up together against injustice. The Kronstadt Mutiny in 1921 saw rebel forces aboard battleship Petropavlovsk take command at Soviet naval base Kronstadt – their unified stance demanding change amidst turbulent times. Even Scottish troops took part in victorious parades after World War I, their salute a testament to the sacrifices made and the triumph of freedom.