Shakos Collection

The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. View of '...the military evolutions of Easter Monday on Blackheath - an open piece of undulating ground

Officers of the 1st Surrey Volunteer Rifle Corps., 1864. Creator: W Thomas
Officers of the 1st Surrey Volunteer Rifle Corps., 1864. Portrait of British soldiers '...in full uniform. This is one of the oldest of the metropolitan [ie London] corps

Royal Marines Uniforms 1815-1850, c. 1924 (w / c on paper)
3244560 Royal Marines Uniforms 1815-1850, c.1924 (w/c on paper) by Huen, Victor (1874-1939); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; eNational Museum of the Royal Navy; French

Soldiers Resting (bodycolour on paper)
1214027 Soldiers Resting (bodycolour on paper) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 32.6x24.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

French shako plate, Waterloo, 1815 (brass)
1268544 French shako plate, Waterloo, 1815 (brass) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Sergeant, British Army, c. 1815 (w / c on paper)
443328 Sergeant, British Army, c.1815 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; English, out of copyright

The British Royal Horse Artillery - Rocket Troop, 1835 (colour litho)
810269 The British Royal Horse Artillery - Rocket Troop, 1835 (colour litho) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Revolution in Paris, Soldiers tearing the Eagle from their Shakos (engraving)
2773844 The Revolution in Paris, Soldiers tearing the Eagle from their Shakos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Paris)

Colour Sergeant of the Royal Marine Artillery, 1854 (w / c on paper)
3244587 Colour Sergeant of the Royal Marine Artillery, 1854 (w/c on paper) by Thomas, George Housman (1824-68); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Battle of Talavera, 28th July 1809, from The Martial Achievements of Great Britain
NAM261134 Battle of Talavera, 28th July 1809, from The Martial Achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815, engraved by T. Sutherland, published by J

Soldiers of Waterloo (pencil on paper)
1772198 Soldiers of Waterloo (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

No 1 Hougomont The House and farme du - Gourman from the Right
1268390 No 1 Hougomont The House and farme du - Gourman from the Right, 1815 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); National Army Museum

Uniform of Officer & Private of the 52nd Regt. Of Light Infantry
810308 Uniform of Officer & Private of the 52nd Regt. Of Light Infantry, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812), 1812-15 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Smith

Study after Trumpeter of the Hussars, c. 1815--27 (oil on canvas)
877132 Study after Trumpeter of the Hussars, c.1815A--27 (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824) (follower of); 35.7x27 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Group photo, No. 2 Squadron, German Air Force, WW1
A group photo of officers and men of No.2 Squadron, German Air Force, at the start of the First World War. Some of them are wearing Jager shakos (cylindrical military caps)

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"Shakos: A Glimpse into Military History" Step back in time and explore the world of soldiers resting, as depicted in a captivating bodycolour on paper artwork. Witness the evolution of Royal Marines uniforms from 1815 to 1850, beautifully captured in a watercolor masterpiece from c. 1924. Delve into the French shako plate from Waterloo in 1815, crafted meticulously out of brass. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of a British Army sergeant's uniform dating back to 1815, portrayed with incredible detail on paper. Marvel at The British Royal Horse Artillery - Rocket Troop lithograph from 1835, showcasing their grandeur and power. Experience the intensity of The Revolution in Paris through an engraving that depicts soldiers tearing eagles from their shakos. Discover the elegance and precision embodied by a Colour Sergeant of the Royal Marine Artillery, brought to life through watercolors on paper dating back to 1854. Relive history with scenes depicting the Battle of Talavera on July 28th, 1809 – immortalized forever within The Martial Achievements of Great Britain. Witness soldiers who fought valiantly at Waterloo come alive through pencil sketches on paper. Explore No 1 Hougomont – The House and Farme du-Gourman – capturing every intricate detail right down to its very foundations. Uncover the distinctive uniforms worn by officers and privates alike within the esteemed ranks of the renowned 52nd Regiment Of Light Infantry. Finally, study an oil-on-canvas masterpiece portraying a trumpeter hussar circa 1815-27; his presence exuding bravery and honor. These glimpses into military history offer us insight into an era long past but never forgotten—a testament to those who served bravely while wearing their iconic shakos upon their heads.