Military Band Collection

Band of the Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during the rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Napoleon Bonaparte meeting Russian Tsar Alexander on a raft in the middle of the Neman River, for the Treaty of Tilsit
FLO4608596 Napoleon Bonaparte meeting Russian Tsar Alexander on a raft in the middle of the Neman River, for the Treaty of Tilsit, 1807

DUPONT DE L'ETANG, Pierre-Antoine (1765-1840). English general (engraving)
CUL4933637 DUPONT DE L'ETANG, Pierre-Antoine (1765-1840). English general (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: DUPONT DE L'ETANG, Pierre-Antoine (1765-1840)

French women on RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
French women on RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. A military band playing next to the USS Recruit, a wooden mockup of a battleship built in Union Square

Edna De Lima, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Edna De Lima, 1918. Soprano opera singer Edna de Lima at a rally for the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign, Federal Hall, New York City in 1918 during World War I.

Departure of "Landsturm", between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Departure of "Landsturm", between c1914 and c1915. Women and a band standing outside railroad cars filled with German soldiers.

Opening of the new pier at Deal, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the new pier at Deal, [in Kent], 1864. 'There was a great concourse of spectators...to witness this ceremony, which was performed by Mrs

Free opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens on the anniversary of the late..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Free opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens on the anniversary of the late Prince Consort's birthday, 1864

French band & U.S. troops, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. French band & U.S. troops, 1917 or 1918
French band & U.S. troops, 1917 or 1918. American soldiers watching a French marching band in France during World War I.

Aldershot - recruits on practice hike, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Aldershot - recruits on practice hike, between c1910 and c1915. British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I.

German flags received at Invalides, Paris, 27 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German flags received at Invalides, Paris, 27 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). German flags being paraded by French soldiers at the L'Ho^tel National des Invalides in Paris, France

Berd battalion of the Red Banner Regiment, 1928. Creator: GP Putintsev
Berd battalion of the Red Banner Regiment, 1928. From a collection of 153 photographs and documents drawn from the personal archives of people who lived in the town of Berdsk in the late 19th

Military Bazaar at Chatham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Military Bazaar at Chatham, [in Kent], 1858. A grand military bazaar in aid of the funds of the Central Association for Improving the Condition of the Wives and Families of Soldiers

Band of Hope Fete in Aston Park, Birmingham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Band of Hope Fete in Aston Park, Birmingham, 1858. 6000 children attend a festival. A programme was drawn up for the amusements, which included a vontriloquial entertainment, a "temple of magic

Street in Philadelphia on the Opening Day of the American Centennial Exhibition...1876. Creator: C.R
Street in Philadelphia on the Opening Day of the American Centennial Exhibition, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

Silver Kettledrums for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Silver Kettledrums for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1876....manufactured to the order of Lieutenant-Colonel Massey, honourably distinguished as "Redan Massey, " by the firm of G

Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure...1876. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure firing a salute, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The 1st Lancashire Mounted Rifles and the Artillery Brigade marching past, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The 1st Lancashire Mounted Rifles and the Artillery Brigade marching past, 1860. Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park, ...commenced by the Lancashire Hussars

Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. The Carriages; God save the Queen [Victoria]; The Queen at the Peers entrance'

The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka for Swina... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka [Banja Luka] for Swina, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Fete at Denham Court, near Uxbridge, 1860. (now HQ of Women's Institute?) Creator: Unknown
Fete at Denham Court, near Uxbridge, 1860. Nathaniel Grace Lambert, Esq placed his mansion and grounds at the disposal of the committees of the Odd Fellows and Foresters Clubs

Fete at Norton Hall, the seat of C. Cammell, Esq. 1860. Creator: J. Sugman
Fete at Norton Hall, the seat of C. Cammell, Esq. 1860. Event to celebrate the 50th birthday of landowner, businessman and manufacturer Charles Cammell

U.S.S. New York, band going aboard at Hampton Roads, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. New York, band going aboard at Hampton Roads, between 1893 and 1901

Memorial in Austin Friars, London 1941, (1941). Creator: Anton Abraham van Anrooy
Memorial of the German invasion of the Netherlands, at the ruins of the Dutch Church in Austin Friars, London 1941, (1941)

Infantry drummer reading, 1868-1892. Creator: Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht
Infantry drummer reading, 1868-1892

Guard mount, Fort Oglethorpe, Chicamauga [i.e. Chickamauga-Chattanooga National... c1900-1910. Creator: Unknown
Guard mount, Fort Oglethorpe, Chicamauga [i.e. Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military] Park, Ga. between 1900 and 1910

Inauguration of the Peace Trophy and Scutari Monument at the Crystal Palace, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Peace Trophy and Scutari Monument at the Crystal Palace, [Sydenham], 1856. Queen Victoria unveils sculptures...designed by Baron Marochetti...the veil on the south side of

The Band of the Royal Horse-Guards, Blue Playing in Kensington-Gardens, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Band of the Royal Horse-Guards, Blue Playing in Kensington-Gardens, [London], 1856....the band of the Blues again played in Kensington Gardens

Concert européen, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Concert europeen, 19th century. Concert of Europe

Wilson On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Unknown
[President Woodrow] Wilson [2nd left] On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. The man presenting certificates is Newton Diehl Baker, Secretary of War

Liaison des armes et camaraderie militaire; bag-piper defilant en tete d'un regiment de... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Liaison des armes et camaraderie militaire; bag-piper defilant en tete d'un regiment de territoriaux francais, lors d'une revue passee par l'etat-major de la Garde ecossaise. 1916

La musique de la garde republicaine a Londres. Notre meilleure musique militaire, sous la... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La musique de la garde republicaine a Londres. Notre meilleure musique militaire, sous la conduite de son chef, le capitaine Balay

Follow the Parade, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Follow the Parade, Los Angeles, 1936.'Starting Sunday Apr. 12...Federal Mayan Theatre...Cast of 100...A Musical Revue as Modern as Tomorrow - Orchestra of 30...A Federal Theatres Attraction'

'The Roman Catholic Congress at Saragossa; An open air Military Mass in the "Plaza De La Constituci Creator
'The Roman Catholic Congress at Saragossa; An open air Military Mass in the "Plaza De La Constitucion", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917
Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917
Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917
Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917
Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917
Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Confederate Reunion - Fife And Drum Corps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Fife And Drum Corps
Confederate Reunion - Fife And Drum Corps, 1917. Old soldiers in Washington, DC

A Persian Military Band, 1854. Creator: Unknown
A Persian Military Band, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Camp Custer Military Bands, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Camp Custer Military Bands, 1918

Camp Custer Military Bands, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Camp Custer Military Bands, 1918

Fete at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday last - The Guides Band, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fete at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday last - The Guides Band, 1854. Fund-raising event at Sydenham in south London....the band of the French Imperial Regiment Les Guides had come from Paris...the

The 5th (French) Regiment of the Line passing through the Porte des Dunes, on their way to... 1854
The 5th (French) Regiment of the Line passing through the Porte des Dunes, on their way to the Camp of Boulogne, 1854. Crimean War

Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Crimean War: French military band in Kent....a deputation of gentlemen from Deal waited on the Colonel of the...French line

Review of the Division under Prince Napoleon before the Sultan, at Scutari - Zouaves Defiling, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Review of the Division under Prince Napoleon before the Sultan, at Scutari - Zouaves Defiling, 1854. French, British and Turkish forces fought against Russia during the Crimean War

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The captivating sight of the Band of the Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during the rehearsal for Trooping the Colour in London, England, United Kingdom is a true testament to their musical prowess. These British soldiers on the Western Front in northern France during World War I showcase their resilience and dedication as they play melodies that uplifted spirits amidst the chaos of 1916. Witnessing the Band of the Welsh Guards leaving Wellington Barracks during Trooping the Colour in London, England is an experience filled with grandeur and tradition. The rhythmic beats echo through history, connecting us to moments like when The Irish Guards left St. James Palace after Changing Guard back in 1933. Transport yourself to another era as you gaze upon a snapshot from 1930s London, where Victoria Memorial stands tall alongside Buckingham Palace while guards march proudly. This image evokes a sense of nostalgia and reminds us of how military bands have been an integral part of ceremonial events throughout time. Travel further back into history and imagine Napoleon at Arcola Bridge on November 15th, 1796. It was here that his army's band played triumphant tunes that echoed across battlefields, inspiring soldiers to fight with unwavering determination. From Mumbai (Bombay), India to Washington D. C. , military bands transcend borders and cultures. Whether it's witnessing a military band performance in Mumbai or observing a U. S Marine Band drummer at Marine Barracks in Washington D. C. , these musicians bring people together through their universal language: music. Even beyond official ceremonies and historic battles, military bands have found themselves woven into everyday life. From Camp McKibbin [Maryland?] in 1893 where Kit Carson's band entertained troops stationed there to Spanish absolutist military governor Francisco Javier de ELIO leading his own band - these snapshots remind us that music has always had its place among those who serve.