Auxiliaries Collection

Blitz in London -- Regulars and Auxiliaries side by side
Regular London firefighters side by side with their Auxiliary (AFS) counterparts at Tottenham fire station. The building next door is Tottenham Town Hall

Sorting Post 1930S
One of the hundreds of groups of auxiliaries at the General Post Office (GPO), dispatching parcels to distant colonies during the usual Christmas postal rush

La musique personnifiee, avec ses auxiliaries, le poete et les musiciens (engraving)
5215658 La musique personnifiee, avec ses auxiliaries, le poete et les musiciens (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La musique personnifiee)

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Stilicho, a Vandal, the Roman Magister Utriusque Militiae (colour litho)
2794618 Stilicho, a Vandal, the Roman Magister Utriusque Militiae (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stilicho, a Vandal)

Volunteer Movement, Jones and Family go under Canvass (coloured engraving)
2818063 Volunteer Movement, Jones and Family go under Canvass (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteer Movement)

WW1 - WaCS (Air Force Auxiliaries) - No. 2 RFC Cadet Wing
WW1 - A slightly patronisingly-captioned set of images of WaCS (Air Force Auxiliaries) of No.2 Royal Flying Corp (RFC) Cadet Wing. Date: 1917

Big fighting ships auxiliaries by G. H. Davis
Navy notes of the week. A big fighting ships auxiliaries: some little-known members of the British fleet. 1912

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THE FRENCH IN TONKIN (VIETNAM): 1. Magazine in the Citadel of Hanoi. 2. Palace of the Governor at Saigon. 3. Mission Houses at Bo-Lieou. 4. A Street in Hanoi. 5. A Ferry near Hue. 6

Arrival of Indian Auxiliaries at the French Camp, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Arrival of Indian Auxiliaries at the French Camp, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Blitz in London -- Regulars and Auxiliaries side by side
Regular London firefighters with their LFB pump escape side by side with their Auxiliary (AFS) counterparts and their towing vehicle at a London fire station

Hospital Meals
The Senior Nurse gets the plates ready whilst the junior nurses begin to dish up a meal from metal tureens at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, England. Date: 1960s

The Dog in War
A Canine member of the German Red Cross, seen with two orderlies, equipped for field service with a flask, cup and first-aid case

British War Dog
A British war-dog being trained for cross-country work. Dogs were used frequently, particularly by the Germans, during World War I, as auxiliaries in ambulance work, and for sentry and patrol work

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"Auxiliaries: Supporting Forces in History's Tapestry" In the bustling streets of Blitz-ridden London, a remarkable sight unfolded - regulars and auxiliaries standing shoulder to shoulder, united in their mission to protect and serve. Post-1930s saw the sorting of post become an intricate task, with auxiliaries playing a vital role in ensuring efficient delivery across the nation. During World War I, women stepped up as WaCS (Air Force Auxiliaries), forming the No. 2 RFC Cadet Wing and proving that bravery knows no gender boundaries. An engraving depicting the operations of British Naval Forces on the River Niger showcased how auxiliaries played a crucial part in expanding Britain's influence across distant shores. La musique personnifiee, avec ses auxiliaries, le poete et les musiciens - an enchanting engraving capturing music personified alongside its faithful allies: poets and musicians. Stilicho, a Vandal who rose to power as Roman Magister Utriusque Militiae, exemplified how even those considered outsiders could become indispensable auxiliaries within mighty empires. The Volunteer Movement witnessed Jones and his family going under canvass in a vibrant colored engraving - illustrating how ordinary citizens became invaluable auxiliaries when duty called. G. H. Davis' depiction of big fighting ships' auxiliaries highlighted their pivotal role in supporting naval might during times of conflict. Trajan's Column immortalized the valorous Dacian Wars where countless brave warriors fought side by side with loyal auxiliaries against formidable adversaries. Amidst these historical snapshots lies one undeniable truth - throughout time and space, whether on land or at sea, auxiliary forces have been instrumental pillars bolstering civilizations towards greatness.