Bodyguard Collection

Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes
The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes, assembled for the Coronation Durbar held in Delhi in December, 1911 to proclaim the new Emperor and Empress of India, King George V and Queen Mary. Date: 1911

Dr Livingstones African servants, 1800s
Chuma and Susi, David Livingstones loyal African servants, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

KOAN-KONG (or Koang-Yu) the God of War, with his son KOAN-PING, and his faithful bodyguard TCHEOU-TSANG

Guard of the Provosty of Paris, 1586. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571491 Guard of the Provosty of Paris, 1586. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 150 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Sir John Cheney or Cheyne, the Vigorous Knight, Master of the Horse to King Edward IV, bodyguard to Henry VII
FLO4678525 Sir John Cheney or Cheyne, the Vigorous Knight, Master of the Horse to King Edward IV, bodyguard to Henry VII, 1442-1499

Illustration showing the royal guard for the French King 1770
5304748 Illustration showing the royal guard for the French King 1770; (add.info.: Illustration showing the royal guard for the French King 1770); Universal History Archive/UIG.

German Ecuyer et ses compagnons, armes de muskets - German country squire and his companions armed with muskets
NWI4956658 German Ecuyer et ses compagnons, armes de muskets - German country squire and his companions armed with muskets.; (add.info.: German Ecuyer et ses compagnons)

German squire with his armed servants, ca. 1500 - German country squire with his armed attendants, 1500s
NWI4956648 German squire with his armed servants, ca. 1500 - German country squire with his armed attendants, 1500s. Antique hand-colored print

A sultan with Janissaries
3330091 A sultan with Janissaries; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sultan with Janissaries. Janissaries were elite infantry units that formed the Ottoman Sultan's household troops)

Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters
5614310 Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc; (add.info.: Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery)

American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters
5614308 American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc; (add.info.: American domestic grooms, armed and in livery)

Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Engraving from a photograph '...by Signor Beato...of the Night Guard of the Tycoon's Palace at Jeddo, in their quaint military costume

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Garde du Corps du Roy, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Garde du Corps du Roy, Bound 1703-1704

The War in the Herzegovina: the Correspondents of the "Rousski Mir" and the... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Correspondents of the "Rousski Mir" and the "Illustrated London News" on their way from Risano to Peco Pavlovitch's camp at Piva, 1876

Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876. The Nagas, supposed to be one of the aboriginal tribes, like the Bheels or the Ghoonds

Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Officer of H.M.'s Bodyguard of Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-At-Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Officer of H.M.'s Bodyguard of Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-At-Arms, 1937. His (or Her) Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms is a bodyguard to the British Monarch

Harding Inauguration, 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Harding Inauguration, 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Harding Inauguration, 1921. [Inauguration of President Warren G. Harding, Washington, D.C.: procession passing the offices of The Washington Post newspaper]

Col. William H. Crook, a White House employee, half-length portrait... between 1890 and 1910
Col. William H. Crook, a White House employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, between 1890 and 1910

Col. William H. Crook, a White House employee, half-length portrait... between 1890 and 1910
Col. William H. Crook, a White House employee, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, between 1890 and 1910

Saint Sebastian. Creator: Unknown
Saint Sebastian

The King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Creator: Unknown
The King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Opening of the British-built Royal Danish Railway by Frederick VII, King of Denmark

Cossack Bodyguards of the Line, Kuban, Taman, Détroit de Yéni-Kaleb, October 9, 1837, 1846. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Cossack Bodyguards of the Line, Kuban, Taman, Detroit de Yeni-Kaleb, October 9, 1837, 1846

Paul Burrell (left, in the background in the white shirt and black trousers, butler to Diana, Princess of Wales as she makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise)

Frank Sinatra, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1989. Creator: Brian Foskett
Frank Sinatra, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1989. In April 1989, three of the greatest icons of American popular music, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr, came together in Frank

Uniform of the Kings Bodyguard, Garde-du-corps de roi, Louis XVIII pf France. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Mid Glamorgan in Wales. On this visit, they meet the local well-wishers outside a newly electronics plant

Lawrence Tureaud aka MR T watches over Leon Spinks as he trains for his second fight with Muhammad Ali. 16th September 1978

Ronald King Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) bodyguard keeps watch outside the Piccadilly Hotel room as Cassius Clay sleeps. Circa May 1963

Quentin Roosevelt on pony beside White House policeman, 1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt on pony beside White House policeman, 1905

A member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard with halberd, St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City

Turkey. Janissaries
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha. Engraving
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha (higher rank in the Ottoman political and military system). Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Montaut

Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving, 19th century
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840. Date: 2018

Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider
534344 Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider, while angels attack his bodyguard. 2 Maccabees 3

Yeoman of the guard, c. 1687, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619330 Yeoman of the guard, c.1687, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yeoman of the guard)

A gentleman pensioner, aka The Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, 1687. Bodyguard to the British Monarch
619331 A gentleman pensioner, aka The Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, 1687. Bodyguard to the British Monarch. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Ward Hill Lamon of Pennsylvania, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ward H. Lamon of PA, between 1855 and 1865. [Writer, lawyer, US Marshal, bodyguard of Abraham Lincoln]

Horsemen of the Guicowars Bodyguard at Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Horsemen of the Guicowars Bodyguard at Baroda, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

J Abel, Drum Major of the Bodyguard of the King of Denmark (colour litho)
3621724 J Abel, Drum Major of the Bodyguard of the King of Denmark (colour litho) by Grotemeyer, Fritz (1864-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Abel)

March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print)
3781033 March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print); (add.info.: March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, third Mughal emperor of India 15 October 1542 - 27 October 1605)

Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates, in toga and laurel wreath, with their ceremonial fasces or bipennis
6339982 Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates, in toga and laurel wreath, with their ceremonial fasces or bipennis by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates)

Tiger Woods Bodyguard The Open, Muirfield, Scotland The Open, Muirfield, Scotland The Open, Muirfield, Scotland 18 July 2002 Date: 18 July 2002

Bodyguard Ridden By Tony Quinn 23 May 1997 Date: 23 May 1997

Lady on horseback
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing Lady on horseback, c.1514Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing Saint Eustace, c.1501

Statuette of a Lictor, First half of the 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of a Lictor, First half of the 1st century

Wheellock Carbine for the Bodyguard of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, Germany, 1600

Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir (colour litho)
3634000 Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir)

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"Guardians of Power: A Glimpse into the World of Bodyguards throughout History" Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes: Intriguingly adorned and fiercely loyal, these bodyguards protected the Indian princes during the grand Delhi Durbar ceremonies. Dr Livingstone's African servants, 1800s: Beyond their role as mere servants, these individuals served as trusted protectors to renowned explorer Dr David Livingstone during his expeditions in Africa. KOAN-KONG (or Koang-Yu) the God of War, with his son KOAN-PING: Steeped in mythology and legend, this father-son duo embodied strength and valor as they safeguarded ancient realms from harm. Khedive visiting the Mūled en-Nabi festivity in Cairo: Amidst vibrant festivities, a vigilant bodyguard ensures the safety of Egypt's Khedive during an auspicious celebration honoring Prophet Muhammad's birth. Turkey. Janissaries: These elite soldiers formed an illustrious military order that not only defended but also influenced politics within the Ottoman Empire for centuries. Ottoman Sultan going to the mosque - Turkey: Accompanied by a formidable entourage clad in opulent attire, an Ottoman Sultan journeys towards prayer under watchful protection. Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha - Engraving: A dignified procession unfolds as a provincial governor Pasha is escorted through bustling streets by devoted guards amidst awe-inspiring architecture. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving, 19th century : Imposing figures donning distinctive uniforms stand tall while embodying loyalty and dedication as part of Turkey's revered Janissary corps Frank Sinatra at Royal Albert Hall London 1989 : Even legends need guardians; Frank Sinatra commands attention on stage while surrounded by vigilant security, ensuring his safety during a memorable performance.