Flag Of Truce Collection

An Indian with a flag of truce, in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, 1864. Creator: Unknown
An Indian with a flag of truce, in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant Edward C

Last Shots at Plevna, Scene before the Flag of Truce was hoisted (engraving)
1049867 Last Shots at Plevna, Scene before the Flag of Truce was hoisted (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Shots at Plevna)

The British Expedition to Upper Burmah (engraving)
1623070 The British Expedition to Upper Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Expedition to Upper Burmah)

The Recent Campaign in Egypt, the Forts in Aboukir Bay (engraving)
1061149 The Recent Campaign in Egypt, the Forts in Aboukir Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Campaign in Egypt, the Forts in Aboukir Bay)

Conflict with the Indians of Vancouver Island (engraving)
1613440 Conflict with the Indians of Vancouver Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conflict with the Indians of Vancouver Island)

Our Volunteers, a Day with the Artists Corps (engraving)
1050068 Our Volunteers, a Day with the Artists Corps (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Volunteers, a Day with the Artists Corps)

The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon (engraving)
2773439 The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon)

Reception of the Flag of Truce by Washington (engraving)
654634 Reception of the Flag of Truce by Washington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the Flag of Truce by Washington)

The War in America, Arrival of a Federal Steamer with Flag of Truce at Madisonville, Lake Portchartrain (engraving)
1588256 The War in America, Arrival of a Federal Steamer with Flag of Truce at Madisonville, Lake Portchartrain (engraving) by English School

The Spanish-American War, the First Flag of Truce (litho)
1606319 The Spanish-American War, the First Flag of Truce (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War, the First Flag of Truce)

The Naval Mobilisation, H Ms "Curlew"going to the Enemy with a Flag of Truce (engraving)
1041520 The Naval Mobilisation, H Ms " Curlew" going to the Enemy with a Flag of Truce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Mobilisation)

Colonel Loyd-Lindsay, with Flag of Truce, leaving the Prussian Outpost at Sevres to enter Paris (engraving)
1104692 Colonel Loyd-Lindsay, with Flag of Truce, leaving the Prussian Outpost at Sevres to enter Paris (engraving) by English School

Russian Steam-Boat, with a Flag of Truce, bringing Despatches for Admiral Dundas (engraving)
1608043 Russian Steam-Boat, with a Flag of Truce, bringing Despatches for Admiral Dundas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Steam-Boat)

The Spanish-American War, the Battle of San Juan, Santiago de Cuba (litho)
1606382 The Spanish-American War, the Battle of San Juan, Santiago de Cuba (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

The Flag of Truce (engraving)
1052951 The Flag of Truce (engraving) by Pettie, John (1839-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flag of Truce)

A Flag of Truce, December 1870 (engraving)
958909 A Flag of Truce, December 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Flag of Truce, December 1870)

The surrender of Jerusalem, World War I, 1917. The Mayor of Jerusalem meets British troops under a flag of truce to negotiate the surrender. The city had been in the hands of the Turks

The April Uprising 1878. Negotiations at the headquarters of the insurgents, 1878. Artist: Anonymous
The April Uprising 1878. Negotiations at the headquarters of the insurgents, 1878. From a private collection

The American Civil War: Arrival Of A Federal Steamer With Flag Of Truce At Madisonville, Lake Portchartrain, 11 April, 1863

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THE RECENT CAMPAIGN IN EGYPT: IS IT PEACE? An Egyptian Soldier Retiring and Hoisting his White Trousers as a Flag of Truce on the Approach of the British

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"The Flag of Truce: A Symbol of Hope and Diplomacy in Times of Conflict" In the annals of history, the flag of truce has served as a beacon amidst the chaos and bloodshed. From the haunting Massacre at Hango-Head to the dramatic Last Shots at Plevna, this emblematic symbol has transcended borders and cultures, embodying a universal desire for peace. Engravings capture poignant moments where lives hang in balance. In "The Cossack's Boat leaving with a Flag of Truce, " we witness a fragile hope floating on turbulent waters. Similarly, "Scene before the Flag of Truce was hoisted" reveals soldiers pausing their weapons momentarily, contemplating an alternative path to resolution. Across continents and oceans, conflicts have witnessed its power. The British Expedition to Upper Burmah showcases how even in distant lands, this flag unites adversaries under its protective shadow. Meanwhile, "The Recent Campaign in Egypt" portrays forts standing tall against aggression but also acknowledges that diplomacy can be found within these formidable structures. Not limited by geography or time period, engravings like "Conflict with the Indians of Vancouver Island" remind us that indigenous peoples too sought peaceful resolutions through this sacred banner. Likewise, "Our Volunteers" depicts artists joining forces to document war while highlighting moments when brushes are replaced by olive branches. From Charleston Harbor to Washington D. C. , from Madisonville to Sevres – countless scenes depict pivotal encounters marked by flags waving high above battlefields. These images immortalize instances such as "Reception of the Flag of Truce by Washington, " where leaders recognize that dialogue is often mightier than swords. Even during times when nations clashed fiercely like during The War in America or The Spanish-American War – glimpses emerge revealing humanity's yearning for harmony amidst turmoil.