Saluting Collection (#20)

Douglas Haig, British First World War general, 1914. Haig (1861-1928) was commander of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) at the outbreak of the war

Alexander Kerensky during a review of Russian troops, First World War, 1917. Kerensky headed the Provisional Government before the Bolshevik takeover in October 1917

King George V and the mayors of the north London boroughs at Marylebone, Silver Jubilee, 1935. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Russian troops saluting Tsar Nicholas II, Krasnoye Selo, 22 July, 1914

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig during the victory parade, Paris, France, 14 July 1919. Haig (1861-1928) commanded the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from 1915 until the end of the First World War

French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau in Versailles, France 3 June 1918. Clemenceau (1841-1929) was appointed Prime Minister of France in November 1917

Marshal Joffres tribute to the Marquis de Lafayette, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York, USA, 1917. Joffre saluting the sculpture of Lafayette

The French military mission to America, the Harvard Club, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1917. The US Congress declared war on Germany on 6 April 1917

The Royal Artillery, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The Royal Artillery, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Senior Soviet figures on the tribune of Lenins mausoleum, Red Square, Moscow, USSR, 1931. Author Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) with politicians Lazar Kaganovich (1893-1991)

White Russian General Anton Denikin mees British Major-General Frederick Poole, Russia, 1918. Denikin (1872-1947) was Commander-in-chief of the White armed forces in southern Russia during

Arrival of the Soviet delegation in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, 26 May 1955. Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980) (saluting) stands alongside Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971)

Musicians of the French Republican Guard, Turin, Italy, 1902. Artist: Yrondy
Musicians of the French Republican Guard, Turin, Italy, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th July 1902

Moroccan Embassy, The chief ambassador saluting the French flag, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 7th July 1901

The glorious flag of the zouaves of Palestro arrives in Marseilles, 1903. Zouave was the name given to certain infantry regiments in the French army

Prince Kotohito Kan in arriving at the Elysee Palace, Paris, 1900. Prince Kotohito Kan in, great-uncle of Hirohito and chief of staff of the Japanese imperial Army

The return of the 200 regiment from Madagascar, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
The return of the 200 regiment from Madagascar, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th January 1896

Presentation of the colours, Sathonay-Camp, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Presentation of the colours, Sathonay-Camp, 1895. The camp was visited in 1895 by President Felix Faure, Minister of War General Zurlinden

The Return of General Ramorino, 1831

Arrival of General Tchertkoff (Chertkov), Russian ambassador to France, Paris, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 6th January 1895

Napoleon presenting female officer Marie Schellinck with the Legion d Honneur, 1808 (1894). Artist: Lionel Noel Royer
Napoleon presenting female officer Marie Schellinck with the Legion d Honneur, 1808 (1894). Schellinck was the first woman to be awarded the Legion d Honneur

Arrival of the president of the Republique, Chateau de Fontainebleau, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Arrival of the president of the Republique, Chateau de Fontainebleau, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th August 1892

The Billet, after a painting by Cres, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 14th May 1892

Military review with General Saussier and foreign military attaches, 14th July 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Military review with General Saussier and foreign military attaches, 14th July 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 18th July 1891

The future King Edward VIII (right) and the Duke of York, c1900
The future King Edward VIII (right) and the Duke of York, future King George VI, c1900. Edward (1894-1972) succeeded his father George V to the throne as King Edward VIII in 1936

The Duke and Duchess of York visiting the tomb of Admiral Benbow, Kingston, Jamaica, 1927, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

French Foreign Legion cemetery, Taourirt, Algeria, 20th century. French postcard

Uniforms of the grenadiers of the French royal guard, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Uniforms of the grenadiers of the 6th infantry regiment of the French royal guard, 1823

Kanada Ragini, Ragamala Album, School of Rajasthan, 19th century. Two soldiers salute the courage of the prince who has killed a white elephant

The Regiment Salutes, 1915. The women did not leave their village and the regiment salutes them for it, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 12 August 1915

The liberation of Strasbourg, France, November 1944. The French 2nd Armoured Division liberated Strasbourg on 24 November. Here, the units commander, General Leclerc, takes the salute in Place Kleber

German troops marching past the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 14 June 1940, the day the city fell to the invaders

German soldiers saluting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Paris, December 1940
German soldiers saluting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, December 1940

The Liberator of France, 1914-1918. The headquarters of General Joffre on the night of the 6th September 1914. Joffre commanded the French Army at the First Battle of the Marne

Emperor Karl I of Austria visiting Kaiser Wilhelm II at Army headquarters, World War I, 1917. Both Emperors salute the guard of honor. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Alexander Feodorovich Kerensky, Russian revolutionary politician, 1917
Alexander Feodorovich Kerensky, Russian revolutionary politician, as Minister for War, reviewing the troops, 1917. Kerensky (1881-1970)

Eamon De Valera at a march-past of troops of the Irish Free State, Dublin, c1934-1935
Eamon De Valera taking the salute at a march-past of troops of the Irish Free State, Dublin, c1934-1935. American-born Irish statesman De Valera (1882-1975) fought for Irish independence

Apocalypse of St-Sever (Latin), c1050. Adoration of 24 elders. Christ in Majesty, surrounded by the symbols of the Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Hail Caesar! We who are about to die salute you, 19th century. Artist: Jean-Leon Gerome
Hail Caesar! We who are about to die salute you, 19th century. Depiction of Roman gladiators in the arena saluting Caesar before they enter their contests

Field Marshal Roberts relieving the siege of Kimberley, Boer War, South Africa, 1900. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) was Commander-in-Chief in the field in the 2nd Boer War

Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, Medecin-Major, Marechal-Veterinaire and Piqueur, 1820-30 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, Medecin-Major, Marechal-Veterinaire and Piqueur, 1820-30. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Salute to the flag, French naval manoeuvres, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Salute to the flag, French naval manoeuvres, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 1st August 1891

Robert Peel, British statesman, arriving at the House of Commons, London, January, 1846. Peel (1788-1850) receives an enthusiastic welcome from onlookers

In Possession, 1871. Prussian officers billeted on a French family, December 1871, towards the end of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 in which France was defeated and partly occupied

The Duchess of Dantzic book and lyrics by Henry Hamilton. George Dances Co. touring to Opera House, Northampton on 5th November 1906?. The most Gorgeous Production ever seen on the Stage

Cigarette a Child of the Army by Barry Montour. The lyrics are by E. Warham St. Leger, with music by J. Haydn Parry (1864 - 1894)

Chimpanzee, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Chimpanzee named Peter saluting, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1912

De Valera saluting - Anglo-Irish Treaty
Sinn Fein President De Valera saluting at a review of I.R.A. troops at Six Mile Bridge, Co. Clare. Date: 1921

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"Saluting: A Symbol of Honor, Loyalty, and Courage" Guards Saluting at the Revolutionary Art Museum of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba - a testament to their unwavering dedication. In the service of the King - Scouts and Guides proudly salute as they uphold values of honor and integrity. Scottish troops take part in Victory parade in Paris during WWI, saluting with pride for their contribution to peace. Marshal Georgy Zhukov, hero of the Soviet Union in 1945, salutes his comrades-in-arms with utmost respect and admiration. Edinburgh Fireworks illuminate the night sky as spectators salute their city's rich history and vibrant culture. Hand-drawn postcard from WWII showcases anti-Nazi propaganda through a powerful image capturing Hitler being saluted by no one but disdainful eyes. A female soldier standing on a table boldly salutes her fellow servicemen, breaking barriers while exemplifying strength and determination. The soldiers of the Old Guard trained their dogs to salute Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte who reciprocated their loyalty during 1805 (colour litho). Britains New Navy in Training at HMS Raleigh demonstrates discipline as sailors learn to salute with precision aboard naval vessels. Queen Elizabeth II attends Trooping of the Colour ceremony where she is greeted by countless salutes honoring her reign as a symbol of unity and tradition. WW1 - USA Saving Humanity by joining war effort; American soldiers stand tall while saluting, embodying bravery that defends freedom worldwide.