Flag Bearer Collection

The march of the Japanese army at Vladivostok city, c1919. Creator: Unknown
The march of the Japanese army at Vladivostok city, c1919.

The landing of the Japanese army; welcomed by every nation at Vladivostok, 1919. Creator: Unknown
The landing of the Japanese army; welcomed by every nation at Vladivostok, 1919.

The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales passing from his tent to the Grand Chapter Tent, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Standard-Bearer, 1520/69. Creator: Jacob Binck
The Standard-Bearer, 1520/69

The Standard Bearer, 1636. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Standard Bearer, 1636

"The Standard Bearer" - by J. Gilbert - from the Exhibition of Old Water Colours, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"The Standard Bearer" - by J. Gilbert - from the Exhibition of Old Water Colours, 1856. Engraving of a painting. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

Regardez, mais n'y touchez pas!, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
Regardez, mais n'y touchez pas!, 1871. Watch, but don't touch it!

Standard Bearer, 1658. Creator: Prince Rupert
Standard Bearer, 1658

Battle Charge, 1865-1874. Creator: Hammatt Billings
Battle Charge, 1865-1874

The Standard Bearer, c. 1516/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Standard Bearer, c. 1516/1518

Little Standard Bearer, c. 1516/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Little Standard Bearer, c. 1516/1518

The Actor Nakamura Juzo II as Asahara Hachiro disguised as the servant of a princely... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Juzo II as Asahara Hachiro disguised as the servant of a princely family, from the play "Onna Aruji Hatsuyuki no Sekai

The Actor Nakamura Juzo II as Asahara Hachiro Disguised as the Servant of a Princely... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Juzo II as Asahara Hachiro Disguised as the Servant of a Princely Family, in the Play Onna Aruji Hatsuyuki no Sekai, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1773

Porte-Enseigne, plate three from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Porte-Enseigne, plate three from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Light Infantry, Standard-Bearer, 1830–33. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Light Infantry, Standard-Bearer, 1830-33

Flag bearers in medieval festival of La Quintana, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy

Dmitrij MOOR (Dmitrij Stachievic Orlov 3 November 1883 24 October 1946) the flagbearer waves the red banner
6203073 Dmitrij MOOR (Dmitrij Stachievic Orlov 3 November 1883 24 October 1946) the flagbearer waves the red banner, which stands out against the sun of the future; soldiers

Two Soldiers, One Standing Holding a Flag, One Seated Seen from Behind, 1764. Creator: Matthias Pfenninger
Two Soldiers, One Standing Holding a Flag, One Seated Seen from Behind, 1764

Flagbearer, n. d. Creator: Dupenvant
Flagbearer, n.d

Roman foot soldiers (coloured engraving)
997493 Roman foot soldiers (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Battle of Corinth, 3rd-4th October 1862, showing flags of North and South
PNP264221 The Battle of Corinth, 3rd-4th October 1862, showing flags of North and South, by Kurz & Allison (colour litho) by American School

German costumes, 16th Century (engraving)
968756 German costumes, 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German costumes, 16th Century)

German costumes, 16th Century (coloured engraving)
968820 German costumes, 16th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German costumes, 16th Century)

Bannertrager (Standard Bearer), 1915. Creator: Lovis Corinth
Bannertrager (Standard Bearer), 1915

Sergeant Alex Rogers with Battle Flag, Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, Third Brigade, First Division, Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac, ca. 1863

Drummer and flag-bearer, early-mid 18th century, (1943). Creator: Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
Drummer and flag-bearer, early-mid 18th century, (1943). Drawing in the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings)

T - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
T - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Swiss flag bearer. Artist: Anonymous
Swiss flag bearer. Private Collection

Indian Lancers, Alexandra Palace, London, 1902. Artist: ME Wright
Indian Lancers, Alexandra Palace, London, 1902. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A tram running beneath Kingsway, Aldwych and Somerset House, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Standards of the church and the empire, 1529-1530 (1849). Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Standards of the church and the empire, 1529-1530 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century manuscript illustration in Entry of Charles V and Clement VII into Bologna

The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipzig, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipzig, 1816. The Battle of the Nations (or Battle of Leipzig)

Gardes de la Porte, Campaign flag, 1815 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Gardes de la Porte, Campaign flag, 1815. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Gardes de la Porte, Flag bearer, 1814-15 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Gardes de la Porte, Flag bearer, 1814-15. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Italic wall-painting, 6th century
Italic wall-painting, at Naples Museum in Italy, 6th century

1996 Atlanta Olympics - Opening Ceremony Rower Steve Redgrave carries the Union Jack at the head of the Great Britain team in the Centennial Olympic Stadium, USA

Flag bearer in medieval festival of La Quintana, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy

Ensign, Abraham de Bruyn, c. 1550 - c. 1587

The Parisian Army during the French Revolution c. 1789 (gouache on paper)
XIR101768 The Parisian Army during the French Revolution c. 1789 (gouache on paper) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

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"Flag Bearers: Guardians of Tradition and Honor" In the medieval festival of La Quintana, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy, the flag bearers take center stage. With their colorful costumes and unwavering dedication, they embody the spirit of this historic event. The sight of these brave individuals carrying flags high in the air evokes a sense of pride and nostalgia. Dating back to 1764, Matthias Pfenninger's artwork captures two soldiers in action. One stands tall while holding a flag with utmost reverence, while another is seen from behind as he sits on guard. Their presence symbolizes strength and unity amidst chaos. Dupenvant's depiction of a flag bearer transports us further into history. This unknown creator beautifully portrays an individual proudly carrying a banner during an era long gone but not forgotten. Even ancient Rome recognized the importance of flag bearers among their foot soldiers. Colored engravings depict these warriors marching forward with determination under their vibrant standards. Moving ahead to 1862 during The Battle of Corinth, we witness how flags became powerful symbols representing opposing sides. North and South clashed fiercely for supremacy as their banners fluttered in defiance. Traveling back to the 16th century Germany through engravings reveals elaborate German costumes adorned by proud standard bearers. These men played crucial roles in battles, leading troops fearlessly into combat while displaying national emblems with honor. Lovis Corinth's artwork from 1915 showcases a banner carrier standing tall amidst turmoil. In times when nations were torn apart by war, such figures served as beacons of hope and resilience. Sergeant Alex Rogers' image immortalizes his role as he holds up his battle flag for all to see during his service with the Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers in the American Civil War's Third Brigade. His commitment exemplifies patriotism at its finest.