Cavalry Regiment Collection

Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards was renamed 2nd Life Guards in 1877 and contributed to the Household Cavalry Composite Regiment in the Second Boer War

Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895 (colour litho)
5235836 Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895 (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895)

Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho)
7153969 Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby)

Napoleon III, emperor, around 1860 (print)
8600204 Napoleon III, emperor, around 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 40x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet)

Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print)
3786599 Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print); (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras - from painting by Vereker. battle between Wellington's Anglo-Dutch army)

British soldiers of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho)
7153967 British soldiers of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Bavarian military uniforms, early 19th Century (coloured engraving)
5229971 Bavarian military uniforms, early 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bavarian military uniforms, early 19th Century)

Uniforms of the armies fighting in the First Balkan War (colour litho)
2779870 Uniforms of the armies fighting in the First Balkan War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Scots Greys (chromolitho)
2782680 The Scots Greys (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scots Greys. Liebig card, published in early 20th century)

German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho)
2782993 German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants (chromolitho)
2782997 Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants)

French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho)
2782992 French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prussian Gardes du Corps (chromolitho)
2782683 Prussian Gardes du Corps (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Gardes du Corps. Liebig card, published in early 20th century)

Attack on an outpost, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (chromolitho)
2817058 Attack on an outpost, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on an outpost, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905)

The drummer boy of Custoza, 1848 (chromolitho)
2782551 The drummer boy of Custoza, 1848 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drummer boy of Custoza, 1848. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Trienio liberal (triennale liberale) (1820-1823), proclamation of the constitution of 1812 in Madrid
AIS5354570 Trienio liberal (triennale liberale) (1820-1823), proclamation of the constitution of 1812 in Madrid, 19th century (litho); Museo de Historia

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

Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. George Armstrong Custer, 1839 - 1876
UIG5419706 Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. George Armstrong Custer, 1839 - 1876. United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War

Ludwig Karl Wilhelm Freiherr von Gablenz, 1814-1874, war ein šsterreichischer General der Kavallerie
UIG5414800 Ludwig Karl Wilhelm Freiherr von Gablenz, 1814-1874, war ein šsterreichischer General der Kavallerie, Holzschnitt aus dem Jahre 1864; UIG

American soldiers pursuing Indians in the 19th century. From The History of Our Country
UIG5419703 American soldiers pursuing Indians in the 19th century. From The History of Our Country, published 1900 ©UIG/Leemage

Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809
5614316 Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809 by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809)

English Military Uniforms (Cavalry) 1821 and 1822 (coloured engraving)
8650422 English Military Uniforms (Cavalry) 1821 and 1822 (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Military Uniforms (Cavalry) 1821 and 1822

Porus awaits the Attack of Alexander, July 326 BC (litho)
8661021 Porus awaits the Attack of Alexander, July 326 BC (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porus awaits the Attack of Alexander, July 326 BC)

Dipping the standard in salute (colour photo)
8668607 Dipping the standard in salute (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dipping the standard in salute)

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Carlist cavalry. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA. Donostia
CUL4879674 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Carlist cavalry. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA. Donostia. Military Historical Museum; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of
CUL4878594 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. Cuirassier Regiment. Guard Cavalry (1815). Etching. SPAIN

Spain (19th c.). Cavalry of the Nacional Militia. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4878965 Spain (19th c.). Cavalry of the Nacional Militia. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The campo espanol frente a Breda: direct reproduction of the sexto fragmento del grabado de Callot Le Siege de Breda
CUL4860500 The campo espanol frente a Breda: direct reproduction of the sexto fragmento del grabado de Callot Le Siege de Breda (Spanish countryside and Breda)

A young cavalryman manages to calm a crowd, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834487 A young cavalryman manages to calm a crowd, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young cavalryman manages to calm a crowd came to wait a royal wedding near)

Flag of the French cavalry under the reign of Henri IV, 1595
ELD4922018 Flag of the French cavalry under the reign of Henri IV, 1595; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flag of the French cavalry under the reign of Henri IV)

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833)
CUL4878341 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: August 1904, magazine des Dragons au camp de Sathonay, 1904
LUX4809939 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: August 1904, magazine des Dragons au camp de Sathonay, 1904; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: August 1904

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902759 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: performance of the Cadeau Noir in front of the cavalry school
LUX4777372 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: performance of the Cadeau Noir in front of the cavalry school with many spectators, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

France: In a barracks, palefreniers clean horses, 1900
LUX4814517 France: In a barracks, palefreniers clean horses, 1900; (add.info.: France: In a barracks, palefreniers clean horses, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Patriotic map showing a good sister praying with a young child thinking of the soldier praying on the forehead card
LUX4743384 Patriotic map showing a good sister praying with a young child thinking of the soldier praying on the forehead card titled "My God hear my prayer", 1915

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the various soldiers of the front in a horoscope game
LUX4738665 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the various soldiers of the front in a horoscope game, titled: Horoscope of the hairy

Military of the antiquite: general roman 1, bearer 2, roman cavalry 3, numide 4 and dace 6, and an archer on his horse
FLO4573450 Military of the antiquite: general roman 1, bearer 2, roman cavalry 3, numide 4 and dace 6, and an archer on his horse, wearing armor 5 - Roman general 1, fasces bearer 2, Roman cavalry 3

Great maneuvers: horseback battleships await departure, 1908
LUX4715955 Great maneuvers: horseback battleships await departure, 1908; (add.info.: Great maneuvers: horseback battleships await departure, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Portrait of a battleships officer of the 23rd Regiment, 1875
LUX4711824 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Portrait of a battleships officer of the 23rd Regiment, 1875; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

The Mamelukks or MAMELUKS, Horsemen of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon 1st (First Empire). Engraving 1868
JAB4120695 The Mamelukks or MAMELUKS, Horsemen of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon 1st (First Empire). Engraving 1868; (add.info.: The Mamelukks or MAMELUKS)

Richard Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick, English nobleman and military commander, 1382-1439
FLO4678433 Richard Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick, English nobleman and military commander, 1382-1439. In golden suit of armour with placates on breastplates and screwholes for lance rests

King Henry VIII of England, 1595. The king in blue steel armour edged with gold, pass-guards, gauntlets
FLO4678562 King Henry VIII of England, 1595. The king in blue steel armour edged with gold, pass-guards, gauntlets, breastplate and pauldrons with red cross, lamboys, visored helmet with plumes

A suit of a Genoese demi-launcers armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1543
FLO4678553 A suit of a Genoese demi-launcers armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1543. Black armour with raised foliage; pauldrons

King Richard III of England, Duke of Gloucester, 1452-1485, or his father Richard, Third Duke of York 1411-1460
FLO4678450 King Richard III of England, Duke of Gloucester, 1452-1485, or his father Richard, Third Duke of York 1411-1460

Archers and cross-bow-man, 1312. Mounted archer shooting, longbowman stringing his bow and crossbowman firing
FLO4678360 Archers and cross-bow-man, 1312. Mounted archer shooting, longbowman stringing his bow and crossbowman firing, all in uniform of hauberk and chausses of gamboised chainmail, surcoats

A suit of armour from the Manfredi family, 1620. Purplish black armour engraved with gilt foliage
FLO4678289 A suit of armour from the Manfredi family, 1620. Purplish black armour engraved with gilt foliage, helmet with plumed crest, elbow splints

A knight performing homage to a king, 1100. The kind sits on a throne and holds orb and sceptre
FLO4678244 A knight performing homage to a king, 1100. The kind sits on a throne and holds orb and sceptre, while the knight kneels before him in mascled chainmail armour with sword

Invading German cavalry in Brussels during WWI, from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, pub.1915
3502680 Invading German cavalry in Brussels during WWI, from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, pub.1915; (add.info.: Invading German cavalry in Brussels during WWI)

Napoleon Bonaparte leading a charge on the bridge at the Battle of Lodi, 1796
FLO4608484 Napoleon Bonaparte leading a charge on the bridge at the Battle of Lodi, 1796. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by

Parthian cavalry rider and horse in full scale armour, and Sarmatian archer in scale armour
FLO4703947 Parthian cavalry rider and horse in full scale armour, and Sarmatian archer in scale armour. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Portrait of a soldier: An officer poses on his horse in his barracks, 1910, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4697841 Portrait of a soldier: An officer poses on his horse in his barracks, 1910, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a soldier)

German warrior, Sarmatian archer in armour, and Belgian cavalry in chain-mail armour
FLO4704000 German warrior, Sarmatian archer in armour, and Belgian cavalry in chain-mail armour. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Turkish costumes: military uniforms of cavalry and artillery, underneath, traditional costumes of women and children
FLO4633933 Turkish costumes: military uniforms of cavalry and artillery, underneath, traditional costumes of women and children, with gold coins, crown and flag of Turkey

Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823
3480710 Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823; (add.info.: Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die: An officer parading with his horse on a walking square
LUX4769097 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die: An officer parading with his horse on a walking square. Monument, fountain, dog and good sisters, 1895 - regiment n 10; (add.info.: France)

Thunderstorm at Battle of Wafangkou
2604054 Thunderstorm at Battle of Wafangkou; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Combat between Cossacks and Japanese Cavalry in a thunderstorm at the Battle of Wafangkou, 15 June 1904)

Union cavalryman
3056304 Union cavalryman; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Union cavalryman armed with a sword and two revolvers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535872 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569
535867 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569)

Diego Carrillo de Mendoza y Pimentel
2910736 Diego Carrillo de Mendoza y Pimentel; (add.info.: Diego Carrillo de Mendoza y Pimentel, Spanish cavalry general, viceroy of Aragon)

"Black Horse Cavalry" under the leadership of "Woodruff", 1910
1576170 "Black Horse Cavalry" under the leadership of "Woodruff", 1910; (add.info.: The charge of the Black Brigade "Black Horse Cavalry" under the leadership of)

The unification of Italy (Risorgimento): the battle of Solferino, 24 June 1859, 19th century (etching)
AIS5371886 The unification of Italy (Risorgimento): the battle of Solferino, 24 June 1859, 19th century (etching); © Iberfoto

Araucanian Mapuche or Moluche leader with tunic and axe, women in woven dresses, and cavalry with spear and pennant
FLO4621297 Araucanian Mapuche or Moluche leader with tunic and axe, women in woven dresses, and cavalry with spear and pennant

Imperiale Guard of Napoleon 1: Trumpet of hunters on horseback and officer bearing flag of the Mamluks (Mamluk) 1845
JAB4120021 Imperiale Guard of Napoleon 1: Trumpet of hunters on horseback and officer bearing flag of the Mamluks (Mamluk) 1845; (add.info.: Imperiale Guard of Napoleon 1)

Horseman of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia. Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779) in Oceania. Engraving 1835
JAB4121415 Horseman of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia. Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779) in Oceania. Engraving 1835; (add.info.: Horseman of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: In the barracks D'illiers
LUX4750386 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: In the barracks D'illiers, maneuver of battleships in ceremonial costume, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

First World War: France, Postcard of the July 14 defile, the generals of the English forces depart under the Arc de
LUX4741524 First World War: France, Postcard of the July 14 defile, the generals of the English forces depart under the Arc de Triomphe

Dacian cavalry with sabre and shield, and Numidian on horseback. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704156 Dacian cavalry with sabre and shield, and Numidian on horseback. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

A cartoon depicting Punch's suggestion to the government for mounting the cavalry cheaply, 19th century
5310774 A cartoon depicting Punch's suggestion to the government for mounting the cavalry cheaply, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1874); Universal History Archive/UIG

An Assyrian cavalry
5307972 An Assyrian cavalry.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian cavalry pursuing their enemies. From a bas relief found at Nimrud. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4718126 Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

The cavalry soldiers of Guy I, Count of Ponthieu (died 1010), shirt vetus, short panties and shoes
FLO4707707 The cavalry soldiers of Guy I, Count of Ponthieu (died 1010), shirt vetus, short panties and shoes, with sword worn on the belt and hat (89, 91, 92, 93 and 94)

Medieval knights in a pitched battle. Lines of cavalry charging on an open field
FLO4703348 Medieval knights in a pitched battle. Lines of cavalry charging on an open field. From Hans Burgkmair's Triumph of Emperor Maximilian I, 1526

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Military equestrian demonstration in front of the military school, 1890
LUX4702305 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Military equestrian demonstration in front of the military school, 1890; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Wars of the French Revolution: "The Armee of the Rhine en route to Austria singing the Marseillaise
ELD4876895 Wars of the French Revolution: "The Armee of the Rhine en route to Austria singing the Marseillaise, new revolutionary song created by Rouget de Lisle a Strasbourg

Spain. Firts Carlist War. Action in La Poblacion (1834). Engraving by Manuel Miranda. Engraving. SPAIN
CUL4871481 Spain. Firts Carlist War. Action in La Poblacion (1834). Engraving by Manuel Miranda. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902649 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Cavalry under Cabrere's comandment. Litography. Private Collection
CUL4879892 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Cavalry under Cabrere's comandment. Litography. Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Cavalry under Cabrere's comandment

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Squadron of Biscay. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA. Donostia
CUL4879643 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Squadron of Biscay. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA. Donostia. Military Historical Museum; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars

Knight armed for the bond, a joust where the horse's eyes were covered, 1512
FLO4678549 Knight armed for the bond, a joust where the horse's eyes were covered, 1512. Knight in visored salad helmet with ring hooked to the grand guard a la montoniere

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The cavalry regiment has played a significant role throughout history, from the Royalist cavalry in the Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War in 1645 to the Household Cavalry-Captain of the 2nd Life Guards in 1900. Their distinctive uniforms, such as the Bavarian military uniforms from the early 19th century or the Officer of the 16th Lancers in 1900, added to their grandeur and presence on the battlefield. Not all instances involving cavalry were glorious, however. The Peterloo Massacre serves as a haunting reminder of how power can be misused. In this tragic event that occurred in Manchester, England in 1819, an unarmed crowd demanding parliamentary reform was charged by sabre-wielding members of the 15th Hussars cavalry regiment. Fifteen people lost their lives while over five hundred were wounded. Yet amidst these dark moments, there were also triumphs worth celebrating. Paintings like "Combat for Colors" depicting a fierce battle scene or "Victory over Spanish near Gibraltar" showcasing Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck's fleet conquering their adversaries serve as reminders of bravery and success on both land and sea. Cavalry regiments have not only been instrumental in warfare but have also left their mark during times of political unrest. Scottish regiments within British Army ranks stood tall with colorful lithographs capturing their essence dating back to 1895. As time progressed into more modern conflicts like Lord Roberts's entry into Pretoria during South Africa's Transvaal War or Greek Cavalry Men Resting in Forest painting from1858 portraying soldiers at rest between battles; it is evident that despite changing times and technologies, cavalry regiments remained essential components on various fronts. Whether it be through historical events like battles fought or political movements witnessed firsthand such as Mother Jeronima de la Fuente's portrait representing religious devotion; one cannot deny the impact cavalry regiments have had throughout history.