British Army Collection

Sergeant Ewart capturing the Eagle at Waterloo, illustration from
STC397054 Sergeant Ewart capturing the Eagle at Waterloo, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

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)

The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul, 1841
PNP316627 The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul, 1841, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Wollen

British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815
Duke of Wellington ordering the entire British line to advance at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. The Thin Red Line at Balaclava, 1854, (1939). The Thin Red Line was a military action by the British Sutherland Highlanders 93rd (Highland)

EVNT2A-00183
British army burning the White House in 1814 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A British Army Foden 6x6 heavy recovery vehicle

Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)
NAM261004 Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John Trumbull
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789

The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Westland Lysander, 1941. British army liaison aircraft made by Westland Aircraft, used before and during the Second World War

Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho)
3697386 Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Artist: Lafayette
Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Rock of Gibraltar in the British Empire
British troops occupying Gibraltar, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Slingsby Skylark 2
Slingsby T.41 Skylark 2 of the Army Gliding Club at National Gliding Championships, Lasham, June 1955

The Thin Red Line, published 1883 (colour litho)
NAM280805 The Thin Red Line, published 1883 (colour litho) by Gibb, Robert (1845-1932); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Grand Parade of the Hon Artillery Company, engraved by H. Billingsley after a photograph by Coleman
XCF277699 Grand Parade of the Hon Artillery Company, engraved by H. Billingsley after a photograph by Coleman, 1865 (coloured engraving) by English photographer

Plan of the Defence of Rorkes Drift (litho)
STC373386 Plan of the Defence of Rorkes Drift (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Rorkes Drift, 22-23 January 1879)

G Battery, 3rd Brigade with nine-pounder muzzle-loaders
PNP314566 G Battery, 3rd Brigade with nine-pounder muzzle-loaders, photographed at Peiwar Kotal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards was renamed 2nd Life Guards in 1877 and contributed to the Household Cavalry Composite Regiment in the Second Boer War

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). An Interval of Peace: British bomb-gun section enjoying a hand at cards while the sentries keep watch through the periscopes

The Black Watch. Forward the 42nd! at the Alma, 1854, (1939). The Battle of the Alma (20 September 1854), which is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War

Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Pipe-Major Fraser flanked by Piper James Pourie (right) and Piper John Gordon (left). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd January 1896

Major General Sir Bindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Bindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Blood (1842-1940), commanding Meerut District, Bengal, was one of the few officers to see action in both the Zulu and Afghan campaigns of 1879

A tank transporter hauling a Challenger 2 main battle tank to Wales for an exercise. Challenger 2 is an advanced main battle tank in service with the British Army and with the Royal Army of Oman

Charles Brown and friends
Charles Brown (right) in Army uniform, chatting with friends or relatives, circa 1919

M22 Locust tank
A M22 Locust tank partially in a General Aircraft Hamilcar glider

Vickers Light Tank Mk. VII Tetrarch
Loading a Tetrarch tank into a General Aircraft Hamilcar glider

Sandhurst 33141_051
Old College, Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest, Berkshire 2017

POSTER: AIR FORCE, c1943. Take the road to victory! Join the WaF! British poster encouraging women to join the Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Lithograph, c1943

Battle of Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession
Duke of Marlborough leading his English troops at Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession, 1704. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902. Sir Bindon Blood (1842-1940) British Army commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Southern Africa. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)
Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge between September 14 and October 31, 1916, (c1920). The British line in northern France during the Battle of the Somme

Hooded British Territorials charging the German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915, 1916. British troops in gas masks charged German trenches at the Battle of Loos on the Western Front

The Royal Scots. The Square at Quatre Bras, 1815, (1939). The Royal Scots form a square with bayonets fixed to repulse the French

The Connaught Rangers. The Capture of The Citadel at Badajoz, 1812, (1939). British forces storming a French-held fortress in Spain during the Battle of Badajoz, 6 April 1812

The Gloucestershire Regiment. Back-to-Back at Alexandria, 1801, (1939). British forces fighting back-to-back against the French at the Battle of Alexandria in Egypt, 21 March 1801

First line Gurkhas storming and capturing a German trench, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Crown
First line Gurkhas storming and capturing a German trench, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853
BAL16580 A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853 by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 26.7x18.4 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

British Lancers Charging
France, c. 1916 The 9th British Lancers charging German artillery in WWI

British riflemen, 1880s
Queens Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade at training camp, Scotland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Return of the Fore and Aft, Gloucestershire Regiment advancing to the attack
NAM237825 Return of the Fore and Aft, Gloucestershire Regiment advancing to the attack, India North West Frontier, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Hale, Edward Matthew (1852-1924); National Army Museum

Studies for the figure of Sergeant Ewart, Scots Greys, for the painting showing his
1772196 Studies for the figure of Sergeant Ewart, Scots Greys, for the painting showing his capture of the French Eagle at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, c.1817 (pencil & ink on paper) by Dighton

British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). After the Capture of Lesboeufs: British troops returning, headed by their fifes and drums

Queen Victoria... visiting Soldiers wounded in the Indian Frontier campaigns... 1898, (1901)
Queen Victoria at Netley Hospital visiting Soldiers wounded in the Indian Frontier campaigns, December 3, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) with injured men of the British Army

Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai... May 14, 1898, (1901)
Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai at Netley Hospital, May 14, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901)

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"The British Army: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" From the Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 to the British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, these iconic moments epitomize the indomitable spirit of the British Army. The image EVNT2A-00183 captures a pivotal moment in history when The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders formed The Thin Red Line at Balaclava in 1854. Their unwavering bravery became legendary, inspiring generations to come. In 1939, amidst looming darkness, The Westland Lysander took flight. This aircraft played a crucial role during World War II and its creator remains unknown but their contribution is forever etched into history. Another remarkable event occurred in 1789 when John Trumbull depicted "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar. " It symbolizes not only an act of defiance but also showcases Britain's stronghold on territories like Rock of Gibraltar within its vast empire. Field Marshal Lord Roberts stands tall as Commander-in-Chief during South Africa's tumultuous times in 1902. His leadership exemplified dedication and strategic brilliance that led his forces through challenging battles with honor. Amidst modern advancements, we witness Slingsby Skylark 2 soaring high above us – a testament to technological progress within our armed forces. Innovation continues to shape our defense capabilities for a safer future. Yet it is not just cutting-edge machinery that defines our military might; it is also seen in everyday heroes like Sergeant Ewart from Scots Greys. His figure immortalized through studies for paintings represents countless soldiers who fought valiantly throughout history. Even heavy recovery vehicles like the Foden 6x6 play an essential role behind-the-scenes ensuring operational efficiency and safety for all troops on duty. Lastly, let us not forget those who parade with pride and precision.