War Hero Collection

Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbott
Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Probably the most famous portrait of Nelson, painted after his victory at the Battle of the Nile, from an earlier sketch

The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805)

Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Artist: Henry Bone
Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Portrait of Nelson after his victory at the Battle of the Nile. One of Britains greatest military figures

British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917. Captain Ball was one of Britains most prolific fighter aces of the First World War

Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s). Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) died in battle against the French near Alexandria in Egypt

Private John Penn, 17th Lancers, with Eleven Honours, from the Crimea, from a photograph by Mayall, Creator: Smyth
Private John Penn, 17th Lancers, with Eleven Honours, from the Crimea, from a photograph by Mayall, 1856....left an orphan before he was eight years of age

Reception of Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams at Dover - the Reading of the Corporation Ad Creator: Unknown
Reception of Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams at Dover - the Reading of the Corporation Address, 1856. The hero of Kars is welcomed at the Ship Hotel by the Mayor...in the most enthusiastic

Presentation of a Sword to Major Hibbert, at Macclesfield, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of a Sword to Major Hibbert, at Macclesfield, 1856. The sword is described in the Macclesfield Courier as "a splendid specimen of the cutler's art." The blade is richly

Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856....Company Sergeant Christy (sitting), and Sergeant Samuel McGifford, both of the 4th Battalion

Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, [Paris], 1856. A very gratifying reward of the bravery of heroes from the Crimea...took place in the Bois de

Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre... 1916 (1924 Creator: Unknown)
Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre et le general Roques, ministre de la Guerre

Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Legion d'Honneur, 1016. Creator: Unknown
Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Croix de la Legion D'Honneur, 1016. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration

Portant la croix de la Legion d'honneur, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Portant la croix de la Legion d'honneur qui fut epinglee sur sa vareuse par le President de la Republique, le caporal-grenadier Claude Goutaudier est photographie entre son pere et sa mere

Les heros de la Somme; le sergent Emile Varin, du 1e zouaves, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les heros de la Somme; le sergent Emile Varin, du 1e zouaves, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Les heros de la Somme; un "heros du fortin de Beausejour" Mathieu Jouy, 1916 Creator: Unknown
Les heros de la Somme; un "heros du fortin de Beausejour" et de l'attaque du 1er juillet, Mathieu Jouy, photographie entre le generalissime et le ministre de la Guerre

Le Caporal Claude Goutaudier, qui a fait cent prisonniers, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le Caporal Claude Goutaudier, qui a fait cent prisonniers; decore de la croix de chevalier de la Legion d'honneur par la Republique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Mort heroique d'un Aviateur; l'aviateur Macquart de Terline, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Mort heroique d'un Aviateur; l'aviateur Macquart de Terline, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The uniform Admiral Lord Nelson wore when he was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Nelson was shot and fatally wounded by a French sharpshooter during the battle

Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours

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

Statue of Giorgos Anemogiannis at The Harbour Entrance, Gaios Harbour, Paxos, The Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Cockleshell Hero s. Bill Sparks almost wept as he sold his war time medals at auction, they fetched 31, 000 30th June 1988

The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Scen during the Battle of Trafalgar, at which Victory was Admiral Lord Nelsons flagship. The British defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet

The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). During the Battle of Trafalgar, which would prove to be his greatest victory

Theodore Roosevelt, American President, 1901-1909
Theodore Teddy Roosevelt, American President, 1901-1909. Roosevelt (1858-1919) making a speech. In the foreground, reporters are making notes

Blowing up of the Cashmere Gate, Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857. Shot through the arm and leg, Lieutenant Salkeld hands a slow match to Corporal F Burgess

The Reward for Bravery--How Surgeon John Crimmin won the Victoria Cross at the Battle... 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Reward for Bravery--How Surgeon John Crimmin won the Victoria Cross at the Battle of the Nga Kyaing, Burmah, 1890

Surgeon John Crimmin, V. C. Bombay Medical Service, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Surgeon John Crimmin, V.C. Bombay Medical Service, 1890

Captain Albert Ball, 1921 (oil on canvas)
3744469 Captain Albert Ball, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Davis, Noel Denholm (1876-1950); 134.6x104.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Siege of Quebec, 1759 (gravure)
959871 Siege of Quebec, 1759 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Quebec, 1759. The death of General Wolfe)

Rescuing a wounded comrade under fire, World War I (litho)
817281 Rescuing a wounded comrade under fire, World War I (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescuing a wounded comrade under fire, World War I)

Monument of Admiral Lord Nelson, St Pauls Cathedral, London (b / w photo)
3095086 Monument of Admiral Lord Nelson, St Pauls Cathedral, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of Admiral Lord Nelson)

From the battlefield of St. Eloi to St. Paul s, Deptford: the Rev. E. N. Mellish, V. C
STC407120 From the battlefield of St. Eloi to St. Paul s, Deptford: the Rev. E.N. Mellish, V.C. from The Illustrated War News, pub

General Sir WF Williams, 1856 (b / w photo)
NAM280942 General Sir WF Williams, 1856 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Sir William Fenwick Williams (1800-83)

Survivors of the cavalry charge at Balaklava on 25th October 1854, 1887 (b / w photo)
NAM261149 Survivors of the cavalry charge at Balaklava on 25th October 1854, 1887 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Zachary Taylor, c. 1850 (colour litho)
PNP253785 Zachary Taylor, c.1850 (colour litho) by Vanderlyn, John (1775-1852) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taylor (1784-185); 12th President of the USA (1849-50)

Subadar Major Ishar Singh, Bahadur VC OBI, 4th Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment
NAM336465 Subadar Major Ishar Singh, Bahadur VC OBI, 4th Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment, 1936-37 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Zachary Taylor (colour litho)
PNP253790 Zachary Taylor (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taylor (1784-1850); 12th President of the USA (1849-50)

Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, the Avenger of Gordon, 1899 (colour litho
3037379 Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, the Avenger of Gordon, 1899 (colour litho) (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Published by Bassano)

Lord Nelson (colour litho)
2775652 Lord Nelson (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Nelson. Illustration for Her Majestys Navy by Charles Rathbone Low (Virtue)

The death of General Wolfe at the Siege of Quebec, 1759 (engraving)
3638257 The death of General Wolfe at the Siege of Quebec, 1759 (engraving) by Grignion, Charles the Elder (1721-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Captain Arthur Henderson VC, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
NAM336464 Portrait of Captain Arthur Henderson VC, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Portrait fo Naik Nand Singh, 1st Battalion, 11th Sikh Regiment, Burma, 1944 (b / w photo)
NAM336462 Portrait fo Naik Nand Singh, 1st Battalion, 11th Sikh Regiment, Burma, 1944 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Nand Singh VC)

Colonel Hugh Shaw VC CB, Royal Irish Regiment, 1885 (oil on canvas)
NAM336461 Colonel Hugh Shaw VC CB, Royal Irish Regiment, 1885 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: signed with a monogram lower left GRH)

Mr William Fraser McDonnell (1829-94) earning the Victoria Cross at Arrah during
NAM237640 Mr William Fraser McDonnell (1829-94) earning the Victoria Cross at Arrah during the Indian Mutiny, 20th July 1857, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Desanges

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"Unforgettable Acts of Valor: Celebrating War Heroes Through Art" Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799 (c1920). Artist: Henry Bone This captivating portrait immortalizes the legendary Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, a true war hero known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering courage. The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co In this iconic artwork, two giants of military history - the Duke of Wellington and Admiral Lord Nelson - stand side by side as symbols of bravery and leadership during times of conflict. Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s) Step back in time to witness General Abercrombie's triumph in Egypt through this evocative painting that pays tribute to the fearless soldiers who fought alongside him. Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp Charles Edwin Fripp's powerful depiction captures a critical moment during the Battle of Isandlwana when brave warriors faced overwhelming odds with indomitable spirit. Statue of Giorgos Anemogiannis at The Harbour Entrance, Gaios Harbour, Paxos Giorgos Anemogiannis' statue stands proudly as a testament to his heroic deeds in defending his homeland against invaders—a symbol of resilience and sacrifice. The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co Immerse yourself in history aboard HMS Victory—the very ship where Admiral Lord Nelson commanded his fleet with unmatched valor during the Battle of Trafalgar. The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers J Rogers' poignant portrayal depicts the final moments of one Britain's greatest naval heroes—Admiral Lord Nelson—who fell in the line of duty, forever etching his name in history.