Army Service Collection

Camel cavalry, c.1918-20 (photo)
7292873 Camel cavalry, c.1918-20 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Sudan. British imperial camel corps near Omdurman. Photo, Sudan, ca 1918-20.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342273 Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Streatfeild, Thomas (1777-1848); 8.5x13.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
7342160 A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint) by Sutherland, Thomas (1785-1838); 41.9x66.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Etienne Jacques Joseph Alexandre MacDonald, 1st Duke of Taranto, 1765-1840
6867203 Etienne Jacques Joseph Alexandre MacDonald, 1st Duke of Taranto, 1765-1840. Marshal of the Empire and military leader during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (b/w engraving)

Letter K: These good conscripts seem to dance polka; they all go like great K, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214912 Letter K: These good conscripts seem to dance polka; they all go like great K, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Camel cavalry, c.1918-20 (b/w photo)
7292872 Camel cavalry, c.1918-20 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Sudan. British imperial camel corps near Omdurman. Photo, Sudan, ca 1918-20.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

The life of a sailor, c.1860 (coloured lithograph)
7342013 The life of a sailor, c.1860 (coloured lithograph) by Hanhart, Michael (19th century); 35x24.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: M. & N. Hanhart; Leoni Lee & Co)

England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint)
7342010 England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint) by Murray, John (19th century); 32.9x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Divine service as it is usually performed on board a British frigate at sea, 1820-37 (oil on canvas)
7337765 Divine service as it is usually performed on board a British frigate at sea, 1820-37 (oil on canvas) by Earle, Augustus (1793-1838); 55.9x87.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper)
7342245 Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 60.9x83.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

U le conscrit en Unime - "Military Alphabet" 1837 (engraving)
DUV4215681 U le conscrit en Unime - "Military Alphabet" 1837 (engraving); (add.info.: U le conscrit en Unime - Engraving 1837 in " Military Alphabet" Lithographs by Clement)

X-ray Apparatus at Work in Military Service (b/w photo)
8639575 X-ray Apparatus at Work in Military Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: X-ray Apparatus at Work in Military Service)

His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, 1782 (aquatint)
7337571 His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, 1782 (aquatint) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 62.2x45.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Spanish officer and his servant departing from the war, "Album of the Carlists troops of Aragon"
AIS5333657 Spanish officer and his servant departing from the war, "Album of the Carlists troops of Aragon", 1835 (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain)

Jean Francois Cornu de La Poype, 1758-1851. French military leader (b/w engraving)
6867204 Jean Francois Cornu de La Poype, 1758-1851. French military leader (b/w engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Cornelis van Tromp (1629-1691), c.1675 (oil on canvas)
7338067 Cornelis van Tromp (1629-1691), c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Three men for the Navy, 1796 (print)
7337563 Three men for the Navy, 1796 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Portrait photograph of Katharine Furse, first director of the Women's Royal Naval Service, c. 1917-18 (b/w photo)
7337560 Portrait photograph of Katharine Furse, first director of the Women's Royal Naval Service, c. 1917-18 (b/w photo) by Elliott & Fry Photography Studio (1863-early 20th century)

Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I
DUV4214955 Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I
DUV4214935 Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Letter K: These good conscripts seem to dance polka; they all go like great K, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214922 Letter K: These good conscripts seem to dance polka; they all go like great K, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Conscription - drawing lots for military service in Russia (litho)
8655644 Conscription - drawing lots for military service in Russia (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conscription - drawing lots for military service in Russia)

Military diploma of the soldier Valerius Clemens, of the Egyptian army, granted by the emperor Galerius
AIS5384903 Military diploma of the soldier Valerius Clemens, of the Egyptian army, granted by the emperor Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (250-311)

Proclamation of the country in danger 22 July 1792, c.1794-1802 (engraving)
902155 Proclamation of the country in danger 22 July 1792, c.1794-1802 (engraving) by Berthault, Pierre-Gabriel (1737-1831); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho)
1199925 Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Service in the German Army in the 19th century
7278770 Service in the German Army in the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Service in the German Army in the 19th century, Historical)

The most important orders and decorations, state award
7279488 The most important orders and decorations, state award by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The most important orders and decorations, state award, historical)

Healthy skin keeps him on the job c. 1944
7265328 Healthy skin keeps him on the job c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal Security Agency - U.S)

His mask keeps him on the job. c. 1944
7265326 His mask keeps him on the job. c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal Security Agency - U.S)

Regular check ups keep him on the job c. 1944
7265414 Regular check ups keep him on the job c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor with Stethoscope performs a medical check-up Federal Security Agency)

Castlehill Barracks (b / w photo)
7191232 Castlehill Barracks (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castlehill Barracks)

The Royal Red Cross Medal (litho)
7182001 The Royal Red Cross Medal (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Red Cross Medal. Illustration for Chatterbox (1918).); © Look and Learn

Sailors of the Royal Navy (chromolitho)
7185911 Sailors of the Royal Navy (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors of the Royal Navy)

Drawing Lots (engraving)
7164452 Drawing Lots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing Lots. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Yeomanry Cavalry (colour litho)
7181614 Yeomanry Cavalry (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yeomanry Cavalry)

Our Volunteers (colour litho)
7181587 Our Volunteers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Volunteers. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1900).); © Look and Learn

La Conscription (engraving)
7194333 La Conscription (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Conscription. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur (A Lahure)

The raffle of the Saints, painting by Jose Jimenez Aranda, 1878
AIS5388634 The raffle of the Saints, painting by Jose Jimenez Aranda, 1878 by Jimenez Aranda, Jose (1837-1908); (add.info)

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"Answering the Call: A Glimpse into Army Service" Step back in time to 1914 with this vibrant recruitment poster, "Your King and Country Need You. " The colorful lithograph captures the patriotic fervor that swept across nations during World War I, urging brave souls to join the ranks of their country's army. Delve deeper into history as we explore service in the German Army during the 19th century. Discover tales of valor and sacrifice as soldiers fought for their homeland, leaving an indelible mark on military history. Uncover the significance of orders and decorations, state awards that honor exceptional bravery and dedication. These prestigious accolades symbolize a soldier's unwavering commitment to duty, serving as a testament to their remarkable achievements. Intriguingly, even amidst war-torn landscapes of 1944, maintaining healthy skin was crucial for soldiers on active duty. Witness how proper skincare routines kept them fit for service while facing adversity head-on. Equally vital was protective gear like gas masks - indispensable tools safeguarding soldiers from unseen threats. Explore how these masks became essential companions for those who risked their lives daily in defense of freedom. Regular check-ups were paramount in ensuring soldiers' well-being throughout wartime challenges. Learn about medical protocols implemented during this period that played a pivotal role in keeping troops fit and ready for action. Cast your gaze upon Castlehill Barracks through a captivating black-and-white photograph. This snapshot offers a glimpse into military life within its walls – discipline, camaraderie, and unwavering loyalty echoing through its corridors. The Royal Red Cross Medal stands as an emblematic tribute to nurses who selflessly served alongside armed forces personnel. Through delicate lithography techniques capturing every intricate detail, this medal honors those who provided comfort amidst chaos. Sailors of the Royal Navy take center stage in a stunning chromolithograph – heroes navigating treacherous waters with unwavering determination.