Military Officers Collection

Yuri Gagarin before launch, 1961
Yuri Gagarin before launch, in his flight suit and helmet, in a bus heading toward the Vostok 1 launch site in Kazakhstan, USSR, on 12 April 1961

'The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral.', 1848 (coloured aquatint)
7341780 'The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral.', 1848 (coloured aquatint) by Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834); 48.4x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of the General Joffre, 1917-1918 (photo)
5944588 Portrait of the General Joffre, 1917-1918 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph Patriotic propaganda of the First World War, Towards Victory); Photo © Photo Josse.

Veturia begs Coriolanus to cease attack on Rome, 5th century bc (print)
7420026 Veturia begs Coriolanus to cease attack on Rome, 5th century bc (print); (add.info.: Veturia, mother of Roman general Gnaeus (or Gaius)

The Purser, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341825 The Purser, 19th century (pen, ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.6x18.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Depicts clothing)

Wellington & Nelson (lithograph)
7341647 Wellington & Nelson (lithograph) by Wilson, T.C. (fl.1837-41); 25.7x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: T.C. Wilson (artist); W. Clerk (engraver); F

Toussaint Louverture, Chief of the French Rebels in St Domingo, 1802 (etching, engraving)
7339343 Toussaint Louverture, Chief of the French Rebels in St Domingo, 1802 (etching, engraving) by Bonneville, Francois (fl.1787) (after); 16x9.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809
5614316 Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809 by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809)

Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473320 Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, c. 1460 - 1528)

c. 1919 in front of Lafayette statue in Paris : demonstration of friendship between France and USA
1751577 c. 1919 in front of Lafayette statue in Paris : demonstration of friendship between France and USA : members of Lafayette squadron; (add.info.: c)

WW1: The General's Folder (illustration)
8684966 WW1: The General's Folder (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration)
8683021 Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War)

'The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master', 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341781 'The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master', 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 48.9x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

French Revolution-The Estates General (or States-General) of 1789 was the first meeting since 1614 of the French
5314149 French Revolution-The Estates General (or States-General) of 1789 was the first meeting since 1614 of the French Estates-General

USA History: Major General Ulysses Grant Commander of Federal Troops at Fort Donelson
5313515 USA History: Major General Ulysses Grant Commander of Federal Troops at Fort Donelson; SeM Studio/UIG.

Tonkinese warrant officer (Indochina) during 1st world war
1756014 Tonkinese warrant officer (Indochina) during 1st world war; (add.info.: Tonkinese warrant officer (Indochina) during 1st world war); Photo: Tallandier.

Various military uniforms in 1794 at the time of French Revolution France, engraving
1745418 Various military uniforms in 1794 at the time of French Revolution France, engraving; (add.info.: Various military uniforms in 1794 at the time of French Revolution France)

Joan of Arc at the head of her army, 1491 (woodcut)
8822184 Joan of Arc at the head of her army, 1491 (woodcut); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jehanne la Pucelle: Joan of Arc on horseback with the sword raised at the head of her army - woodcut)

Napoleon Bonaparte on board the 'Bellerophon' in Plymouth Sound, 1815 (oil on canvas)
7337976 Napoleon Bonaparte on board the 'Bellerophon' in Plymouth Sound, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Eastlake, Charles Lock (1793-1865); 259.1x179 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Divine service as it is usually performed on board a British frigate at sea, 1820-37 (oil on canvas)
7337765 Divine service as it is usually performed on board a British frigate at sea, 1820-37 (oil on canvas) by Earle, Augustus (1793-1838); 55.9x87.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

WW1: Heroic Officers (illustration)
8684974 WW1: Heroic Officers (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job Heroic officers War events)

The recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 1634-35 (oil on canvas)
8682937 The recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 1634-35 (oil on canvas) by Cajes, Eugenio (1574-1634) (attr.to); Prado, Madrid

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1819 (coloured engraving)
7341635 Napoleon Bonaparte, 1819 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22.7x15.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

James Cook, 1777 (engraving)
7341628 James Cook, 1777 (engraving) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 26.3x19.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Duke of Wellington K. G., late 18th to 19th century (halftone)
7342307 The Duke of Wellington K. G., late 18th to 19th century (halftone) by British School, (18th-19th century); 24.8x15 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Midshipman, 1827 (coloured etching)
7341805 Midshipman, 1827 (coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 26.1x20.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir William Whetstone (d.1711), late 17th to early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338078 Rear-Admiral Sir William Whetstone (d.1711), late 17th to early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

King Albert I and General Ferdinand Foch, 1914-15 (b/w photo)
XEE4168913 King Albert I and General Ferdinand Foch, 1914-15 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War (1914-1918): King Albert I (1875-1934) visited General Ferdinand Foch

Portrait of Charles Shipley
863546 Portrait of Charles Shipley; (add.info.: Major-General Charles Shipley (1755-1815) British soldier. Served mainly in West Indies. Governor of Grenada 1813-1815

Portrait of Archibald Campbell
863547 Portrait of Archibald Campbell; (add.info.: Archibald Campbell (1769-1843) British career soldier. Colonel 1814; Major-general 1825; Lieutenant-general 1838

american delegates officers of Lafayette squadron: Captain Tenot, Lieutenant Thaw, Adjudant Lufberry
1751576 american delegates officers of Lafayette squadron: Captain Tenot, Lieutenant Thaw, Adjudant Lufberry, Caporal Bigelow during franco american demonstration c

George Joyce, Parliamentary New Model Army officer during English Civil War
3742801 George Joyce, Parliamentary New Model Army officer during English Civil War, from 'Memoirs of the Martyr King' by Allan Fea pub. 1905 (print) by English School, (20th century).

The Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781
3742789 The Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, from the book Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, pub

WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration)
8684970 WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job Sublime courage Acts of war)

WW1: A sea hero (illustration)
8684969 WW1: A sea hero (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job A hero of the sea Facts of war 1914-1918)

Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines. Pursers & Captain's Clerk, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341786 Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines. Pursers & Captain's Clerk, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Mansion, L. and Eschauzier, St

His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, 1782 (aquatint)
7337571 His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, 1782 (aquatint) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 62.2x45.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Richard Dale, from the 'Gallery of Historical Portraits' pub. c.1880 (print)
3555477 Richard Dale, from the 'Gallery of Historical Portraits' pub. c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Richard Dale, 1756 - 1826)

John Sullivan, from the 'Gallery of Historical Portraits' pub c.1880 (print)
3555475 John Sullivan, from the 'Gallery of Historical Portraits' pub c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century).

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the 'Crabbs Historical Dictionary' pub. 1825 (print)
3555469 John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the 'Crabbs Historical Dictionary' pub. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: John Churchill)

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821, 1815 (watercolour, card, gilt)
7340110 Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821, 1815 (watercolour, card, gilt) by Elphinstone, Margaret Mercer (1788-1867); 24.2x21.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Arrival of Colonel Marchand in Paris, 1899
3480759 Arrival of Colonel Marchand in Paris, 1899; (add.info.: Arrival of Colonel Marchand in Paris, 1899. General Jean-Baptiste Marchand (2 November 1863 - 13 January 1934)

Engraving depicting the Interview of a Russian General with the Khan of Khiva, Seyyid Mohammed Rahim Khan
3523167 Engraving depicting the Interview of a Russian General with the Khan of Khiva, Seyyid Mohammed Rahim Khan; (add.info)

King Albert I of Beligium receiving the American General Pershing, 1918 (print)
XEE4169429 King Albert I of Beligium receiving the American General Pershing, 1918 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War)

Portrait of James Thomas Brudenell
863541 Portrait of James Thomas Brudenell; (add.info.: James Thomas Brudenell, seventh Earl of Cardigan (1797-1868) English cavalry officer; major-general 1847

Portrait of Ferdinand Philippe
863539 Portrait of Ferdinand Philippe; (add.info.: Ferdinand Philippe, Duc d'Orleans (1810-1842) eldest son of French king Louis-Philippe

French officer Sylvain Raynal (c) defender of Fort Vaux in Verdun France here made prisoner on his side german officer
1744969 French officer Sylvain Raynal (c) defender of Fort Vaux in Verdun France here made prisoner on his side german officer Rackow (l) during the great war; (add.info)

'The Royal Navy. No 5. Paymaster. Cadet. Assistant Surgeon', 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341783 'The Royal Navy. No 5. Paymaster. Cadet. Assistant Surgeon', 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 49.8x33.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Military Officers: Guardians of History, Courage, and Diplomacy" From the iconic image of Yuri Gagarin before his historic space launch in 1961 to Lieutenant W. T. Forshaw VC depicted in The War Illustrated Album deLuxe published in London back in 1916, they have always been at the forefront of monumental moments throughout history. In Queen Victoria's coronation parade, we catch a glimpse of The Clerk of the Cheque (Senior Exon or officer), Ensign, and Lieutenant of the Yeoman of the Guard. These individuals symbolize loyalty and dedication as they proudly serve their queen. The surrender between General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S marks a turning point in American history - a moment that showcased both honor and humility on opposite sides, and is through such encounters that military officers demonstrate not only their strategic prowess but also their ability to navigate complex political landscapes. Beyond battles and conflicts lie instances where military officers engage with foreign dignitaries like Maharaja Goolab Sing during an interview with the Governor-General of India. This meeting highlights how these officers act as ambassadors for their nations, fostering relationships built on respect and understanding. Venturing further into Asia, we witness the recent campaign in Sikkim, Northern India - an engraving capturing military officers' unwavering determination amidst challenging terrains. Their resilience serves as inspiration for generations to come. As we delve into different cultures around the world, Chinese society comes alive through captivating engravings depicting its people's rich heritage. Military officers play a vital role here too; they safeguard traditions while embracing progress. Japanese Naval and Military Officers don European attire - an intriguing portrayal showcasing how these individuals adapt to new environments without compromising their identity or purpose. They embody flexibility within steadfast principles. Even royalty recognizes military officers' significance; Prince Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha stands tall among them - a testament to their unwavering commitment and exemplary service.