Aide De Camp Collection

General Aide-de-camp 1869 Oil wood 7 3 / 4 x 10 7 / 8
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Robert E. Lee with eldest son and aide
Portrait of General Robert E. Lee (center) and his aides-de-camp, Major General George Washington Custis Lee (left), who is his eldest son, and Colonel Walter Taylor (right). circa 1865

King Albert on Battle Field, 16 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Albert on Battle Field, 16 May 1917. An aide-de-camp of King Albert I of Belgium picking up a souvenir on the Somme battlefield near Pozieres, France, May 16, 1917

Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Major-General Carmichael

The late Admiral Sir Baldwin Walker, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Admiral Sir Baldwin Walker, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Maull and Co. Walker...entered the Navy in 1812 [aged 10]...and continued in the active service of his own country

Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; Arrival of the allies to the Holy City, December 11, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; Arrival of the allies to the Holy City, December 11, 1917; Led by, the English General Borton, new governor of the city, followed by his two aides-de-camp; behind them

General Türr, Garibaldi's chief aide-de-camp, 1860. Creator: Unknown
General Turr, Garibaldi's chief aide-de-camp, 1860....General commanding a division of the army of the liberator Garibaldi Dictator of Sicily...[He is] a native of Hungary

Captain Harry Willes Darell de Windt, 1856 -1933, seen here aged 35. Explorer and travel writer
878578 Captain Harry Willes Darell de Windt, 1856 -1933, seen here aged 35. Explorer and travel writer and aide-de-camp to his brother-in-law Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak

Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade
6338947 Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade)

Camp of the Naval Brigade before Sebastopol, 1855 (lithograph)
3744624 Camp of the Naval Brigade before Sebastopol, 1855 (lithograph) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate 17 of The Seat of War in the East, 1855)

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving)
1054775 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Newly created Privy Councillors (engraving)
1056659 The Newly created Privy Councillors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newly created Privy Councillors)

The Late Admiral the Honourable F Egerton (engraving)
1056871 The Late Admiral the Honourable F Egerton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Admiral the Honourable F Egerton)

Indian Representatives at the Coronation (b / w photo)
1629852 Indian Representatives at the Coronation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Representatives at the Coronation)

The Second Boer War (litho)
1600557 The Second Boer War (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second Boer War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 July 1900)

Lord Robertss Visits (b / w photo)
1599351 Lord Robertss Visits (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Robertss Visits. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900)

The Advance towards Dongola (litho)
1605446 The Advance towards Dongola (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket (litho)
1606205 The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket)

Santa Anna and his aide-de-camp Arista
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and two men sit on horseback. Santa Anna is in profile staring off to where his aide-de-camp Arista is pointing. Date: 1843

Incidents of Last Years Volunteer Review, from a Volunteers Sketch-Book (engraving)
1624122 Incidents of Last Years Volunteer Review, from a Volunteers Sketch-Book (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Heri-Rud Valley, from Pul-i-Khatun to Zulfagar, showing the Positions recently seized by Russia (engraving)
1591008 Map of the Heri-Rud Valley, from Pul-i-Khatun to Zulfagar, showing the Positions recently seized by Russia (engraving) by English School

The Ashanti Expedition, Council of Officers at Sierra Leone, consulting the Map for the Line of March (litho)
1605018 The Ashanti Expedition, Council of Officers at Sierra Leone, consulting the Map for the Line of March (litho) by Wright

The Retirement of the Duke of Connaught from the Aldershot Command (b / w photo)
1063871 The Retirement of the Duke of Connaught from the Aldershot Command (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sirdar, Sir H H Kitchener, and his ADC, Bimbashi J K Watson (engraving)
1063820 The Sirdar, Sir H H Kitchener, and his ADC, Bimbashi J K Watson (engraving) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sirdar, Sir H H Kitchener, and his ADC)

The Nile Expedition, Lord Wolseley and his Staff (engraving)
1045913 The Nile Expedition, Lord Wolseley and his Staff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition, Lord Wolseley and his Staff)

Officers for South African Service (b / w photo)
1599288 Officers for South African Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers for South African Service)

Captain Negroponte, Aide-de-Camp to the Crown Prince of Greece (litho)
1597383 Captain Negroponte, Aide-de-Camp to the Crown Prince of Greece (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Negroponte)

The Honourable Misses Roberts in Bloemfontein, Lord Roberts and his Daughters watching the Departure of Troops to join
1599769 The Honourable Misses Roberts in Bloemfontein, Lord Roberts and his Daughters watching the Departure of Troops to join General Pole-Carew (litho) by Cleaver

The Turkish Crisis (b / w photo)
1605845 The Turkish Crisis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 October 1896)

Colonel Probyn CB VC (1833-1924) Honorary ADC to the Viceroy of India and HM
NAM237708 Colonel Probyn CB VC (1833-1924) Honorary ADC to the Viceroy of India and HMs Indian Cavalry, c.1867 (oil on canvas) by Swinton, James Rannie (1816-88); National Army Museum

Captain Johnny Newcome on duty as Aide de Camp to the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsula Campaign
FLO4999383 Captain Johnny Newcome on duty as Aide de Camp to the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsula Campaign. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

The Envoys from the Queen of Madagascar (engraving)
1624185 The Envoys from the Queen of Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Envoys from the Queen of Madagascar)

Officers of the French General Staff (coloured engraving)
5998797 Officers of the French General Staff (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers of the French General Staff)

Captain Spring makes Midshipman Newcome his aide-de-camp and hands him his sword on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory
6337339 Captain Spring makes Midshipman Newcome his aide-de-camp and hands him his sword on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory by Williams

Maharajah Sir Pertab Singhji (chromolitho)
2780063 Maharajah Sir Pertab Singhji (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maharajah Sir Pertab Singhji)

Three monuments erected to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, commemorative postcard c
KDC386074 Three monuments erected to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, commemorative postcard c.1912 (photolitho) by Belgian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L to R)

Portrait of the artists son, Antoine-Louis Regnault (oil on canvas)
CH451434 Portrait of the artists son, Antoine-Louis Regnault (oil on canvas) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); 78.7x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Field Marshal Jean Louis Ligonier (1680-1770) c. 1755 (oil on canvas)
NAM237710 Field Marshal Jean Louis Ligonier (1680-1770) c.1755 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); National Army Museum

Cricket in India, the Teams representing the Bombay Presidency and the Bombay Parsees in the Presidency Match
1063194 Cricket in India, the Teams representing the Bombay Presidency and the Bombay Parsees in the Presidency Match (b/w photo) by English photographer

Lord Claud Hamilton (engraving)
1063039 Lord Claud Hamilton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Claud Hamilton, New Chairman of the Great Eastern Railway)

Afghanistan, Major-General Sir Fs Roberts and his Staff (engraving)
1060228 Afghanistan, Major-General Sir Fs Roberts and his Staff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, Major-General Sir Fs Roberts and his Staff)

Captain Egerton, MP (engraving)
1057055 Captain Egerton, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Egerton, MP)

American Civil War Aide-de-Camp on Horseback, 1862 (albumen print)
3036273 American Civil War Aide-de-Camp on Horseback, 1862 (albumen print) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); (add.info.: Lt. Col. A.V)

Major-General E T H Hutton, CB, ADC, distinguished in Lord Robertss Advance to the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599646 Major-General E T H Hutton, CB, ADC, distinguished in Lord Robertss Advance to the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Royal Review of Volunteers in Windsor Park, Incidental Sketches (engraving)
1590893 The Royal Review of Volunteers in Windsor Park, Incidental Sketches (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Signing the Peace Preliminaries at Adrianople, 31 January 1878 (engraving)
1050183 Signing the Peace Preliminaries at Adrianople, 31 January 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Peace Preliminaries at Adrianople)

The Riots in Berlin, the German Emperor riding through the Streets (engraving)
1056022 The Riots in Berlin, the German Emperor riding through the Streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Berlin)

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"Aide de Camp: The Unsung Heroes of History" From military generals to explorers and even royalty, the role of an aide-de-camp has been essential throughout history. In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable individuals who served as trusted companions and advisors. In 1869, a stunning oil wood painting titled "General Aide-de-camp" captures the essence of this esteemed position. With its intricate details and dimensions measuring 7 3/4 x 10 7/8 inches, it showcases the importance placed on these roles during that era. One photograph transports us back to a poignant moment in time as Robert E. Lee stands alongside his eldest son and loyal aide-de-camp. This powerful image speaks volumes about the bond between a leader and their trusted confidant. Captain Harry Willes Darell de Windt takes center stage in another snapshot from The Strand Magazine published in 1897. As an explorer, travel writer, and aide-de-camp to his brother-in-law Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, Captain de Windt's adventures were undoubtedly shaped by his invaluable role. The legacy continues with Isham G. Harris of Tennessee depicted in an intriguing portrait dating back to 1865-1880. Though created by an unknown artist, it serves as a testament to Senator Harris' dedication while serving as an aide-de-camp. An engraving showcasing the procession of British envoys dining with the Governor of Tamatave highlights how aides-de-camp played crucial diplomatic roles beyond just military affairs. Their presence ensured smooth interactions between nations during important events like this one. Tragedy strikes in a vividly colored lithograph depicting "The Death Of Captain Bellini. " As Field Adjutant To General Goiran in Udine, Captain Bellini's sacrifice reminds us that being an aide-de-camp often meant facing danger head-on.