Sentry Duty Collection

A pack of meerkats on the edge of the Ntwetwe salt pan in the Northern Kalahari. These unusual-looking social mongooses inhabit dry, open country with hard ground, such as alkaline salt pans

Hours of Victory; American sentry and French sentry at the entrance to a village... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Hours of Victory; American sentry and French sentry at the entrance to a village on the front, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Sentry duty; The Colonel, inspecting his trenches during a night of high alert.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sentry duty; The Colonel, inspecting his trenches during a night of high alert. -- "Why aren't you at the first-aid post, getting treatment"

The Parliament Buildings, Quebec, the official residence of the Prince of Wales during his... 1860. Creator: T. H. W
The Parliament Buildings, Quebec, the official residence of the Prince of Wales during his stay in Quebec, [Canada], 1860

La Nouvelle Europe; la crise de gouvernement de Luxembourg; pendant les troubles... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; la crise de gouvernement de Luxembourg; pendant les troubles: factionnaires francais et luxembourgeois devant le palais archiducal, 1919

City Wall with Gunpowder Magazine, 1830. Creator: Carel Jacobus Behr
City Wall with Gunpowder Magazine, 1830

L'Armee Britannique dans le Nord de la France; Sentinelle saluant un capitaine et un...1916. Creator: Unknown
L'Armee Britannique dans le Nord de la France; Sentinelle saluant un capitaine et un sous-lieutenant, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

L'Armee Britannique dans le Nord de la France; Sentinelle saluant un major, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'Armee Britannique dans le Nord de la France; Sentinelle saluant un major, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, c1930s
Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, the Imperial Capital of India, c1930s

Modern Military Gallantry - A sketch near the New Palace / Keep outside - Oh dear it
3037476 Modern Military Gallantry - A sketch near the New Palace / Keep outside - Oh dear it is so dirty, c.1829 (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); National Army Museum

With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment (b / w photo)
1599318 With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment)

The Crisis in the Transvaal, Boer Military Types (litho)
1042894 The Crisis in the Transvaal, Boer Military Types (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal, Boer Military Types)

The Day after the Capture of Tientsin, the 12th Russian Infantry on Sentry Duty in their Lines (engraving)
1600605 The Day after the Capture of Tientsin, the 12th Russian Infantry on Sentry Duty in their Lines (engraving) by Wright

French Cuirassier on Sentry Duty (1812) (colour litho)
3621720 French Cuirassier on Sentry Duty (1812) (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Cuirassier on Sentry Duty (1812)

Indian soldiers in France, World War I, 1914 (colour litho)
972808 Indian soldiers in France, World War I, 1914 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian soldiers in France, World War I, 1914)

Military Sketches at Edinburgh Castle (engraving)
1060677 Military Sketches at Edinburgh Castle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Sketches at Edinburgh Castle)

Sketches at the Wimbledon Camp of the National Rifle Association (engraving)
1107093 Sketches at the Wimbledon Camp of the National Rifle Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Banditti Taking His Post, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Banditti Taking His Post, late 18th century

Banditti Taking His Post (from Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds), December 8, 1778

The Swiss Sentry at the Louvre, 1819. Creator: Theodore Gericault
The Swiss Sentry at the Louvre, 1819

Marlborough House - Expecting the Prince, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Marlborough House-Expecting the Prince, 1872. Crowds wait outside Marlborough House on Pall Mall, London home of the Prince of Wales who would become King Edward VII. From, " LONDON

The Horse Guards, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Horse Guards, 1872. A small crowd watches a guard in the sentry box at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehapp in London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Brick Gate House for a Royal Hunting Lodge in St. James s, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Brick Gate House for a Royal Hunting Lodge in St. James s, c1935. St Jamess Palace on Pall Mall in the City of Westminster, central London, was commissioned by King Henry VIII

Private, Grenadier Guards (1760), 1760 (1909). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

71st Highland Light Infantry (Regiment (Review Order), c1840 (1909). Artist: James Henry Lynch
71st Highland Light Infantry (Regiment (Review Order), c1840 (1909). After Michael Angelo Hayes R. H. A. (1820-1877). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Picturesque Guardian of the Iraq Frontier, 1941. An Arab Legionary on sentry duty at an R.A.F. aerodrome in Transjordan. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Advert for Morris motor cars, 1937. A print from The Motor, 4th May 1937

Grey dawn on the battlefield, British cavalry, Belgian frontier, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Military Sketches at Edinburgh Castle: I
MILITARY SKETCHES AT EDINBURGH CASTLE: I. Don t Forget the Pipe; 2. The Strangers Welcome; 3. The Call to Dinner; 4. The Sergeant has a Quiet Pipe; 5. On Sentry Duty; 6. Attention; 7. A Young Bugler

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"Sentry Duty: Guardians of the Realm, Protectors of Peace" In the vast expanse of the Ntwetwe salt pans, a pack of meerkats stands tall on the edge, their vigilant eyes scanning the horizon. With unwavering dedication, they assume their sentry duty, watching over their territory with utmost precision. Transporting ourselves to c1930s New Delhi, we find ourselves passing through a Sentry-guarded Gateway that leads us to the resplendent Government Buildings. These majestic structures stand as testaments to an era gone by when sentries stood watch at every entrance, ensuring safety and security for all who entered. Fast forward to modern times and witness military gallantry in action. A sketch captures a scene near the New Palace/Keep where soldiers dutifully stand outside on sentry duty. Their unwavering commitment is evident even amidst challenging circumstances - "Oh dear it, " they seem to convey silently. Traveling back in time through a black-and-white photograph takes us to South Africa's Railway Pioneer Regiment. The image portrays brave soldiers standing guard while history unfolds around them - a testament to their role as protectors during tumultuous times. Venturing further into history brings us face-to-face with Boer Military Types during the crisis in Transvaal. Lithographs depict these stoic figures fulfilling their sentry duties amidst chaos and uncertainty - steadfast guardians against any threat that may arise. The aftermath of capturing Tientsin reveals another facet of sentry duty; this time it is Russian infantrymen guarding their lines after victory has been achieved. Engraved forever in memory is their disciplined presence as they remain ever-vigilant against potential adversaries. Journeying back even further takes us to 1812 France where we encounter a French Cuirassier fulfilling his sentinel obligations with pride and honor. This color lithograph showcases his regal stature as he stands firm against any encroachment, a symbol of unwavering loyalty.