Soldier Collection (#10)

Shield with 17 Campaign Medals, 1807-1918
These 17 campaign medals were awarded to various members of the Call family. The medals date from the Peninsular War (1807-1814) to the Great War (1914-1918) and include

Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814
This medal was awarded to Captain G.J. Call in 1848, together with the clasp CUIDAD RODRIGO. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Edinburgh Castle sentry by moonlight
A sentry standing guard in the moonlit entrance of Edinburgh Castle 1951

Changing of the Guard, Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark

Guards on Horseback, Changing of the Guard, Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark

Italian Carabinieri march with dogs during the Republic Day military parade in Rome, Italy, June 2, 2018. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

Indian police officer fires tear gas shell towards demonstrators in Srinagar
An Indian police officer fires a tear gas shell towards demonstrators, during a protest against the recent killings in Kashmir, in Srinagar May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Ismail TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A view of Darwin cemetery, where Argentine soldiers who died during the Falklands
A view of Darwin cemetery, where Argentine soldiers who died during the conflict were buried, in the Falkland Islands, March 11, 2012

An armed fighter belonging to the 3R armed militia displays his weapon in the town of Koui, Central African Republic, April 27, 2017. REUTERS/Baz Ratner TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Firing The Noon Day Gun At Castle Cornet, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Statue of War Hero Elias Kannaouros, Lofou, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Greek army soldiers perform a ceremonial march on the Acropolis before raising the national flag, Athens, Attica, Greece

Nutcracker toy soldier outside Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas store, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany

CSS battlegroup supporting the First Fusilier Battlegroup at Batus
Pictured are Mortar teams with the First Fusilier Battlegroup conducting training on the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) training area during exercise Prairie Storm

Light Dragoons Firepower on Warcop Ranges
Pictured are tracer rounds from the.50 calibre Heavy Machine Gun mounted on a Jackal, streaking across the sky like lasers as soldiers fire during a night exercise

Paratroopers from 3 PARA Deploy from a French C160 Aircraft During Exercise Joint Warrior
Paratroopers from 3 PARA descend follwoing a drop by a French Air Force C160 aircraft during Exercise Joint Warrior. Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade are training to maintain their role as

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. CPT Larry W. Bass. ollowed by two RTO
CPT Larry W. Bass. was the company commander of Company "D", 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 35th Infantry (Cacti). The photo was taken shortly after arriving on Hueys

Advanced Turkish sentinels keeping guard during the Russo-Turkish War (1877- 1878)
19th Century, Archival, Archive, Army, Conflict, Engraving, Guard, Guarding, Guards, Historical, History, Illustration, Keeping, Old, Period, Picture, Print, Russo-Turkish War (1877- 1878)

The Battle of Gorni Dubnik, 24 October, 1877. From Russes et Turcs: La Guerre D'Orient, published 1878
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A wounded Russian soldier carried to safety by his comrades during the Russo-Turkish War (1877- 1878)
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The Finnish Guard sharpshooter battalion on the march to the Battle of Gorni Dubnik which took place on the 24 October
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German soldiers surrendering to the Russians in Staraya, Russia, April, 1942. From The War in Pictures Third Year
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British troops training with the new "Tommy" sub-machine-guns which were being received weekly from America in 1940. These guns could be fired either from the hip or the shoulder

German gunners defending a coastal battery in the Ruhr against RAF bombers, 2-6 June, 1940 during World War Two. From The War in Pictures, First Year.

War and Peace
Fernando Alves

TRIBAL BEAUTY
PARTHA BHATTACHARYYA

Seven Days of Creation
Oren Hayman

Ubersoldat
Dragos Carbuneanu

The Royal Guards in red uniform on horses, The Life Guards, Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
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Gateway to the Fort of San Miguel, Luanda, Angola, Africa

On location in a harbor, during the production of a film: ancient Romans aboard a military ship Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Anthropomorphism, "Tommy Atkins", 1905

Greece, Athens, Close-up of Presidential Guard at Parliament
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Detail of the tomb of Guidarello Guidarelli, the warrior from Ravenna. It is now in the Pinacoteca Comunale in Ravenna Ravenna Funerary Monument High Renaissance, Renaissance

"Garibaldi on 3 June 1849 at Porta S. Pancrazio - by the painter Phillippet, 1883, Photograph Calzolari Milan?, leporello composed of 12 albumins

Portrait of military, Poland Poland. Date of Photograph:1945 circa

Portrait of a follower of Garibaldi Europe. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

World War I: carcass of a plane burned in Bicinicco, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Bicinicco. Date of Photograph:09/11/1917

First World War: Austrian soldiers during the recovery of a military vehicle, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Friuli Venetia Julia. Date of Photograph:1917

First World War: Austrian soldiers in Udine, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Udine. Date of Photograph:1917

World War I: group of soldiers during a memoriawith a plaque of the years 1911-1913, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Europe. Date of Photograph:1913-1916

World War I: group of soldiers in Levico, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Levico Terme. Date of Photograph:1916

World War I: soldiers with an oxcart in Levico, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Levico Terme. Date of Photograph:03/12/1916

World War I: group of soldiers, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Europe. Date of Photograph:03/07/1916

World War I: military supply, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Borgo Valsugana. Date of Photograph:1918

World War I: military celebration in Vezzano, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Vezzano. Date of Photograph:04/10/1916

World War I: military camp on the Italian front, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Italy. Date of Photograph:1916-1918

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"Soldier: A Timeless Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice" From the fearless soldiers of 3 Para Parachute, leaping from a Hercules Aircraft, to Sean Bean's portrayal in Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986), the essence of a soldier transcends time and medium, and are the embodiment of bravery, fighting for causes greater than themselves. The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo on June 18th, 1815, forever etched in history as an emblematic display of valor. Just like depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest centuries earlier, soldiers have always been at the forefront of pivotal moments that shape nations. In St. Gatien Cathedral's painting depicting St. Martin sharing his coat with a beggar during Tours' battle-scarred times in Indre-et-Loire, we witness not only acts of compassion but also resilience amidst chaos—a testament to soldiers' unwavering spirit. Oliver Cromwell leading troops at Edgehill during England's Civil War exemplifies how soldiers become instrumental figures in shaping their countries' destinies. Similarly, King Harold's foot soldiers armed with spears and battle axes showcased their determination on the Bayeux Tapestry during one fateful encounter. Movies like Ice Cold In Alex (1958) remind us that behind every uniform lies human emotions—Anthony Quayle, John Mills, Sylvia Syms, and Harry Andrews portray characters whose lives intertwine through war-stricken landscapes—an ode to camaraderie amidst adversity. During World War II propaganda campaigns warned against careless talk through posters such as "Tittle Tattle Lost The Battle. " These reminders highlight how even seemingly insignificant actions can impact entire military operations—a reminder that unity is crucial for success. Propaganda poster details from Wonsan City in North Korea serve as a stark reminder that conflicts persist across borders—a constant reminder that brave men and women continue to fight for their beliefs.