Legion Collection

Roman legion, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

Ancient Roman costume from the time of the late Roman Republic -- warriors, legionnaires (infantry soldiers), a cavalryman, a centurion, an emperor in purple (red), an ensign bearer

Colonel Rollet, French Foreign Legion, France, WW1
Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Frederic Rollet (1875-1941), General in the French Foreign Legion, Regiment de Marche. Seen here during the First World War, probably at Verdun, northern France

French Foreign Legion
A fierce scene showing the Legion Etrangere in action in Morocco

3rd Hussars, Infantry and Light Infantry, Kings German Legion. Aquatint by J C Stadler after Charles Hamilton Smith. From Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British Empire

Czech armoured train 1918
A Czech armoured train (Orcik). These were used by the Czechoslovak Legion to control the trans-Siberian railway during the Russian Civil War

Foreign Legionnaire
A foreign Legionnaire, carrying the flag of honour on his back

Ships in a Harbour, Eugene Boudin (1824-1898)
Oil on panel, French School, 19th century. Eugene Louis Boudin was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors

Roman legionary. Sculpture. ITALY. Rome. Museum of Roman Civilization

Club Night. British Legion Club, Norton on Tees 1970s 1970s

Roman military standard-bearer with the aqulia or signum of the legion, trumpeter and horn player.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Foreign Legion / Algeria
French Foreign Legion in action in the Sud-Oranais

Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702516 Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robert Surcouf (1773-1827) French sailor and corsair, here at boarding of english boat
XEE4160281 Robert Surcouf (1773-1827) French sailor and corsair, here at boarding of english boat " Triton" in 1796, engraving - Robert Surcouf (1773-1827) French sailor and privateer

Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605. This tactic of the Roman infantry was intended to protect the soldiers from projectiles

Leaflet advertising Remembrance Day, 11th November 1927. Wear a Flanders Poppy - British Legion Appeals Department, 26 Eccleston Square, London SW1. Commemorative Art

Lady Londonderry, WW1
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess, and, during the First World War director of the Womens Legion

Allied Military Leaders receive Legion of Honour Grand Croix
Allied Military Leaders - WWII era. General Gamelin, Commander-in-chief of the Allied Armies; General Sir Edmund Ironside, Chief of the British Imperial General Staff; General Viscount Gort

BEAU GESTE
Robert Preston, Ray Milland, Gary Cooper and Brian Donlevy (not to mention Susan Hayward) star in Wellmans wonderful adaptation of P C Wrens tale of the Foreign Legion

Portrait of Joseph Vinoy (1800-1880), French General and Senator, Grand Chancellor of the National Order of the Legion
JEB4833219 Portrait of Joseph Vinoy (1800-1880), French General and Senator, Grand Chancellor of the National Order of the Legion of Honour. Photography Disderi, 19th century

Cover booklet 2 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224559 Cover booklet 2 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info.: New method simplifying the teaching of reading by the decomposition of language)

Roman invasion: Roman Legion stormed a fortified city to extend the Roman Empire
NWI4859079 Roman invasion: Roman Legion stormed a fortified city to extend the Roman Empire. They use different war machines: catapults, ladders and assault tower

Roman Invasion of England (1st century BC) - Illustration of the Romans landing in Britain
ELD4874132 Roman Invasion of England (1st century BC) - Illustration of the Romans landing in Britain, depicting the centurion who leapt ashore with the standard

Spain. First Carlist War. English legion attacks a Carlist trench (engraving)
CUL4936572 Spain. First Carlist War. English legion attacks a Carlist trench (engraving); (add.info.: Spain. First Carlist War. English legion attacks a Carlist trench Zumalacarregui Museum); AIC.

France, Portrait d'homme en studio enhances a watercolour with cigar and legion of honor, 1865
LUX4730268 France, Portrait d'homme en studio enhances a watercolour with cigar and legion of honor, 1865; (add.info.: France)

La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910
JAB4121714 La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910; (add.info.: La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Reverbere, donkey, lady - Booklet 1, page 6-7 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224527 Reverbere, donkey, lady - Booklet 1, page 6-7 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info)

Cover booklet 3 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224558 Cover booklet 3 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info.: New method simplifying the teaching of reading by the decomposition of language)

Mute letters and irregularites of pronunciation - booklet 3, page 65 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling
DUV4224552 Mute letters and irregularites of pronunciation - booklet 3, page 65 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling

Cover, booklet 1 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224538 Cover, booklet 1 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info.: New method simplifying the teaching of reading by the decomposition of language)

Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572703 Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

The Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1898_7_16: Pierre Loti or the recalcitrant retreat - Literature, French Academy
ICA4838984 The Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1898_7_16: Pierre Loti or the recalcitrant retreat - Literature, French Academy

English West Indies - French Antilles - Le Francois, Habitation Clement, Domaine de l'Mahogany
JEB4949605 English West Indies - French Antilles - Le Francois, Habitation Clement, Domaine de l'Mahogany. Homere Clement (1858-1923), Doctor of Medicine in 1878, Mayor of the Francois 1885-1923

Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813
NWI4943934 Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.; (add.info.: Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, soldiers of the twelfth Legion garrison in Melitene
ELD4911481 The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, soldiers of the twelfth Legion garrison in Melitene, Roman Armenia (present-day Turkey)

Jules Cesar crosses the river of Rubicon with his legions in arms on 10 January 49 BC in the footsteps of Pompee
NWI4913488 Jules Cesar crosses the river of Rubicon with his legions in arms on 10 January 49 BC in the footsteps of Pompee the Great (Gneo Pompeo Magno or Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus)

The Year 1900 illustrated:1900-9-30 (print)
ICA4888825 The Year 1900 illustrated:1900-9-30 (print); (add.info.: Illustration by Joseph Belon 'Album of the Intransigent: The Year 1900 in Pictures')

Roman Legion crossing the Danube on a bridge constitutes boats. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4857284 Roman Legion crossing the Danube on a bridge constitutes boats. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Roman Legion crossing the Danube on a bridge constitutes boats)

Jules Cesar crosses the river of Rubicon with his legions in arms on January 10
ELD4961977 Jules Cesar crosses the river of Rubicon with his legions in arms on January 10, 49 BC in the footsteps of Pompee the Great (Gneo Pompeo Magno or Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus)

Andrea Palladio (1508 - 1580), Scheme of the Military Camp of the Roman Legions wanted by Julius Caesar
GIM5038045 Andrea Palladio (1508 - 1580), Scheme of the Military Camp of the Roman Legions wanted by Julius Caesar; (add.info.: Andrea Palladio (1508 - 1580)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401045 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Mill, canon - Booklet 2, pages 40-41 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224541 Mill, canon - Booklet 2, pages 40-41 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info)

Costume project for the coronation of Napoleon III Engraving of 1886
JAB4119125 Costume project for the coronation of Napoleon III Engraving of 1886; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Illustration of G Lafosse (1840-1880) in Illustree Tintamarresque History of Napoleon III
ICA4884604 Illustration of G Lafosse (1840-1880) in Illustree Tintamarresque History of Napoleon III, circa 1872 - Captain of the National Guard - President of the Republic, National Guard

Representation of Saint Maurice of Agaune (died 287) and his companions of the Thebeenne Legion
ELD4914011 Representation of Saint Maurice of Agaune (died 287) and his companions of the Thebeenne Legion. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Saint Maurice of the Thebean Legion, Roman military (Saint Maurice of Valais), Coptic Christian martyr in Auganuu
PCT4286760 Saint Maurice of the Thebean Legion, Roman military (Saint Maurice of Valais), Coptic Christian martyr in Auganuu, died 287 - he is the patron saint of the Alpine hunters, Swiss guards

A child soldier presents the main French honorary decorations: Legion d'honneur (national order)
PCT4282657 A child soldier presents the main French honorary decorations: Legion d'honneur (national order) instituted by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, Medaille de Sainte-Helene (Sainte Helene)

Romans invading Britain: Standard Bearer of the 10th Legion bringing the standard ashore
534081 Romans invading Britain: Standard Bearer of the 10th Legion bringing the standard ashore. Colour printed wood engraving 1864; (add.info.: Romans invading Britain)

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"Legion: A Timeless Symbol of Strength and Honor" Step back in time to ancient Rome, where the mighty Roman legions donned their iconic costumes. These brave warriors formed the backbone of the Roman military, known for their discipline and unwavering loyalty. Fast forward to Colonel Rollet and the French Foreign Legion during World War I. This legendary unit from France became a symbol of courage as they fought valiantly on various fronts, earning respect worldwide. Meanwhile, the 3rd Hussars, Infantry, and Light Infantry of Kings German Legion showcased their prowess on the battlefield with unmatched skill and precision. Their legacy lives on as a testament to their bravery. In Czechoslovakia in 1918, an armored train served as a formidable force against adversaries. The Czech armoured train became synonymous with resilience and determination during turbulent times. The image of a Foreign Legionnaire conjures up visions of adventure and sacrifice. These individuals left behind everything familiar to join this elite fighting force – embodying strength in unity. Shifting gears to Eugene Boudin's painting "Ships in a Harbour, " we see vessels standing tall amidst tumultuous waters. Just like these ships weathering storms, legions have faced countless challenges throughout history while remaining steadfast. Traveling back further still is an awe-inspiring sculpture depicting a Roman legionary at an Italian museum in Rome. This artwork serves as a reminder that even centuries later, we continue to be captivated by these remarkable soldiers' valor. Remembrance Day holds special significance each year when we honor those who sacrificed everything for our freedom. A leaflet advertising this solemn occasion reminds us all that legions past deserve our eternal gratitude. During World War I, Lady Londonderry played an instrumental role in supporting troops through her tireless efforts on multiple fronts. Her dedication exemplifies how legions extend beyond just soldiers but also include strong-willed individuals who contribute selflessly.