Rank Collection

Norman Wisdom / Rank
NORMAN WISDOM British slapstick comedian on film, stage and TV

Bagpipe players with traditional Scottish uniform, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

How to recognise rank in the Royal Navy-a wartime advert for Dunlop fort tyres. Date: 1941

Samurai Elevated
In the 8th century, during the Fujiwara era, the military order of Samurai are elevated to an elite rank above other citizens, with a strict moral code and high cultural values

Inspector Alice B Clayden and her brothers, London
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, with her three brothers (together with Sergeant Henry Pegler) in the yard of Crawford Place Police Station, London W1 -- the brothers are

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891
Vintage colour engraving of Petty Officers and Seamen of the British Royal Navy, dressed in various styles of military uniform. The Graphic, 1891

Admiral Horatio Nelson
Vintage engraving of Horatio Nelson one of Englands great national heros. The victor at Battle of Trafalgar, the Battle of the Nile and Battle of Copenhagen

Truro City Police, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
Group of Truro City Police, under Chief Constable Angel (formerly Superintendent Angel), on the roof of City Hall, Boscawen Street. Bill Odgers, the Town Crier, is standing in the centre

Phoenician art. Cyprus. Bust of a bearded man. 6th century BC. Archaic Period. Limestone. It comes from Golgoi (Cyprus). Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Woman police officer, Inspector Alice B Clayden, London
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, London. She also had three brothers in the police force. In 1922, during the period of the so-called Geddes Axe when the government of the day

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden (second from right), outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Lord Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979), younger son of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse. Lord Louis ultimately rose to the rank of First Sea Lord - a vindication of his father

Brompton Oratory, London. Date: circa 1905

Valerie Hobson, actress, on Blend-Rite hair grips card
Valerie Hobson (1917-1998), British film actress, on a Blend-Rite hair grips card. circa 1940s

Native of Yap carrying stone money
A native man from Yap wearing a mangrove wood comb in his hair (a sign of high rank) carrying stone money on a pole over his shoulder. Date: 1937

View of the main entrance to Waterloo Station, London
View of the famous main entrance to Waterloo Station, London. According to the clock, it is 11:10 in the morning, when most people are already at work. A row of taxis waits outside. Date: circa 1930s

Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - Railway Station Date: circa 1910s

Curacao - Willemstad - Queen Emma Bridge
Curacao - a Dutch dependency in the West Indies. View of Willemstad and the Queen Emma Bridge, a pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay, built in 1888. Date: circa 1910s

General Themistocles
illustration of a General Themistocles

Delivering Flour to the Queen Mary
Josph Rank Ltd. Millers - delivering Flour to the RMS Queen Mary, then Britains largest ship. She sailed primarily in the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line. Date: 1936

Mandarins Wife
The wife of a Chinese mandarin in the fine robes befitting her exalted rank

gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L. Chamberlain
3028990 gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L. Chamberlain; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War,gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L)

Historical Geography
5315164 Historical Geography; (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. India. The Hindus of North Kashmir rank among the finest of Indian races)

Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants
FLO4722525 Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants. The two umbrellas are a sign of his authority

Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912650 Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of an admiral or amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Andre Castan from Eugene)

Union Army, Colonel's epaulettes from a 35th Infantry Regiment
3028731 Union Army, Colonel's epaulettes from a 35th Infantry Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army)

Young Licentiate or doctor riding a horse celebrating his graduation and proceeded by youths with banners showing his
FLO4590131 Young Licentiate or doctor riding a horse celebrating his graduation and proceeded by youths with banners showing his new rank

Mexican Artillery Officer's Epaulette
3031420 Mexican Artillery Officer's Epaulette; US Army Center of Military History, Virginia, USA; (add.info.: Mexican American War, Mexican Artillery Officer's Epaulette captured by a U.S)

HMS Sovereign of the Seas was a 90-gun, first rank ship of the line in the British Navy
529857 HMS Sovereign of the Seas was a 90-gun, first rank ship of the line in the British Navy. A ship-of-the-line was a type of naval warship constructed from the 17th century through the mid-19th

A Mandarin (magistrate) of the Fifth Class going to court in full dress, Qing Dynasty China
FLO4590480 A Mandarin (magistrate) of the Fifth Class going to court in full dress, Qing Dynasty China. Dress with an embroidered square indicating his rank

Portrait of a Turkish Pasha with Attendants, c1570. Creator: Haydar Nigari
Portrait of a Turkish Pasha with Attendants, Right side of a double-page manuscript illustration, c1570

Portrait of Carel Rabenhaupt, Lieutenant-General, c.1670. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Carel Rabenhaupt, Lieutenant-General, c.1670

The Regalia. - 8, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 8, c1911. Crowns and Coronets of England: The King; Prince of Wales; Royal Dukes; Kings Nephews; Princess Royal; Duke; Marquis; Earl; Viscount; Baron; Archbishop; Bishop'

Entrance of Said Pasha into Cairo, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Entrance of Said Pasha into Cairo, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at Paris, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at Paris, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

His Highness Said Pacha, the New Viceroy of Egypt - from an original sketch, 1854. Creator: Unknown
His Highness Said Pacha, the New Viceroy of Egypt - from an original sketch, 1854. His Highness visited this country...about two years ago

Bacha d'Égypte, plate six from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Bacha d'Egypte, plate six from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Close the Ranks, 1832. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Close the Ranks, 1832

Bacha à trois Queues, plate four from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Bacha a trois Queues, plate four from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Bacha de Caramanie, plate seven from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Bacha de Caramanie, plate seven from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

WW2 - R. A. F. Rank Distinctions
An illustrated educational disagram which displays the rank distinctions of the British Royal Air Force during WW2. Date: circa 1940s

Angel of Victory and the First Crusaders
Vintage engraving showing a luminous angel leading the armies of the first crusade as they advance towards Jerusalem in the Holyland

Rank distinctions in the Royal Navy, c1919 (1919). From The Wonder Book of the Navy for Boys and Girls, by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

British soldier in uniform, 1915, WW1
A British private soldier, commonly known as a Tommy with annotations showing the tools and equipment that made up his kit when marching to the trenches during the First World War

London and Middlesex fire brigade rank markings
The rank markings worn on senior and junior officers uniforms. The upper row were worn on officers walking-out uniform, the middle row were worn on their fire uniform

Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Great Central Railway - Marylebone Station. The newspaper headlines on the left give a perfect date for this photograph of May 1906 as they detail the British victory in the Bambatha (Bambaata)

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"Unveiling the Hierarchy: Exploring Rank in Various Contexts" Bagpipe players with traditional Scottish uniform showcase their rank within the vibrant world of Scottish culture. Norman Wisdom, a comedic legend associated with Rank Organization, brings laughter to audiences while leaving his mark on the entertainment industry. Discovering how to recognize rank in the Royal Navy unveils a fascinating system that distinguishes individuals based on their achievements and responsibilities. The film poster for "A Night to Remember" captures the essence of an unforgettable story, where social class and rank play pivotal roles amidst tragedy and survival. Samurai Elevated: Unraveling the intricate ranking system within ancient Japanese society reveals honor-bound warriors who held different positions based on their skills and loyalty. Admiral Horatio Nelson's remarkable naval career exemplifies leadership, strategic brilliance, and unwavering dedication that propelled him to great ranks within British history. Truro City Police officers from around 1900 proudly display their ranks as they protect and serve their community in Cornwall, showcasing authority through uniforms and badges. Lord Louis Mountbatten's distinguished military service highlights his rise through various ranks while leaving an indelible mark as a statesman during significant historical events. Brompton Oratory stands as a testament to religious hierarchy where priests ascend through ecclesiastical ranks while providing spiritual guidance to Londoners for centuries. Valerie Hobson, actress featured on Blend-Rite hair grips card embodies elegance synonymous with her high-ranking status in Hollywood's golden era of cinema glamour. Native of Yap carrying stone money showcases how this unique currency symbolizes wealth accumulation by demonstrating one's ability to move up societal ranks based on possessions. Phoenician art presents us with a bust of a bearded man from Cyprus dating back to the 6th century B. C. , reminding us of ancient civilizations' reverence for distinguished individuals who held high ranks within their societies.