Colonel Collection (page 9)

Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (1770-1851), 19th century (oil painting)
7337868 Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (1770-1851), 19th century (oil painting) by Clarke, George Frederick (1823-1906); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Bowen (1751-1835), 19th Century (oil on canvas)
7337847 Captain James Bowen (1751-1835), 19th Century (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 77.5x63.8x1.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: British School)

Captain William Bentinck (1764-1813), 1787-88 (oil on canvas)
7337843 Captain William Bentinck (1764-1813), 1787-88 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir William Berkeley (1639-66), 1665-66 (oil on canvas)
7337841 Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir William Berkeley (1639-66), 1665-66 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Commodore Sir William James (1721-1783), 1784 (oil on canvas)
7337944 Commodore Sir William James (1721-1783), 1784 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir William Beatty (circa 1770-1842), c.1806 (oil on canvas)
7337836 Sir William Beatty (circa 1770-1842), c.1806 (oil on canvas) by Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Nelson coming on deck at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, late 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337691 Nelson coming on deck at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, late 18th century (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 149.9x198.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1829 (oil on canvas)
7337681 Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Jones, George (1786-1869); 162.5x223.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Baker (1771?-1845), 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337830 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Baker (1771?-1845), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flagmen of Lowestoft: Admiral Sir George Ayscue (active 1646-1671), 1665-66 (oil on canvas)
7337829 Flagmen of Lowestoft: Admiral Sir George Ayscue (active 1646-1671), 1665-66 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy (1769-1839), 1809 (oil on canvas)
7337817 Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy (1769-1839), 1809 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Domenico (1759-1840); 58.5x45.5 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

Sancho d'Avila, 1523 - 1583. Spanish General. After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres
UIG5420017 Sancho d'Avila, 1523 - 1583. Spanish General. After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, published Madrid, 1791 ©UIG/Leemage

Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt or Hinmatoowyalahtq?it surrenders to General Nelson Appleton Miles on October 5, 1877
UIG5419698 Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt or Hinmatoowyalahtq?it surrenders to General Nelson Appleton Miles on October 5, 1877, thereby ending the Nez Perce War. Chief Joseph or Young Joseph, 1840 - 1904

The departure of General Robert E. Lee from his soldiers prior to his surrender to General Ulysses Grant in 1865 at
UIG5419690 The departure of General Robert E. Lee from his soldiers prior to his surrender to General Ulysses Grant in 1865 at the end of the American Civil War

Washington crossing the Delaware, near Trenton, New Jersey, America Christmas 1776. George Washington, 1732 - 1799
UIG5419782 Washington crossing the Delaware, near Trenton, New Jersey, America Christmas 1776. George Washington, 1732 - 1799. First President of the United States

The Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham, Quebec, Canada 1759. General James Wolfe, 1727 - 1759
UIG5419781 The Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham, Quebec, Canada 1759. General James Wolfe, 1727 - 1759. British Army officer

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, 1824 -1863. Confederate general during the American Civil War
UIG5419577 Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, 1824 -1863. Confederate general during the American Civil War. From The History of Our Country, published 1905 ©UIG/Leemage

General Grant's arrival at The Battle of Shiloh, aka the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, 1862. Ulysses S
UIG5419563 General Grant's arrival at The Battle of Shiloh, aka the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, 1862. Ulysses S. Grant, 1822 - 1885

Surgeon-General Thomas Heazle Parke, 1857 To 1893. Irish Doctor, Explorer
UIG5420730 Surgeon-General Thomas Heazle Parke, 1857 To 1893. Irish Doctor, Explorer, Soldier And Naturalist Who Accompanied Sir Henry Morton Stanley On The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1886-1889

Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, 1829 - 1862. Mexican Army General. From El Museo Universal
UIG5420124 Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, 1829 - 1862. Mexican Army General. From El Museo Universal, Published Madrid 1862 ©UIG/Leemage

Diego Laynez or Lainez, 1512 - 1565. Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian
UIG5419942 Diego Laynez or Lainez, 1512 - 1565. Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian, and the 2nd Superior General of the Society of Jesus

Statue of a Roman, believed to be Caius Marius, general and statesman. Copperplate engraving by Gio
FLO4997367 Statue of a Roman, believed to be Caius Marius, general and statesman. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino

Thos Scott [of the] Wager Ward [at Greenwich Hospital], 1843 (coloured lithograph)
7341642 Thos Scott [of the] Wager Ward [at Greenwich Hospital], 1843 (coloured lithograph) by Fairland, Thomas (1804-52); 41.7x27.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord Viscount Exmouth, 1816 (stipple engraving)
7341640 Admiral Lord Viscount Exmouth, 1816 (stipple engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); 20.6x14.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Lawrence)

James Cook, 1777 (engraving)
7341628 James Cook, 1777 (engraving) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 26.3x19.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dreyfus affair. Ferdinand Esterhazy, ca 1900 (postcard)
7422878 Dreyfus affair. Ferdinand Esterhazy, ca 1900 (postcard); (add.info.: History. France. Dreyfus affair. Ferdinand Esterhazy. Postcard, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet

An unidentifed naval officer(?) standing by the belaying pin rail on the port side of the 80-gun three-decker HMS
7342530 An unidentifed naval officer(?) standing by the belaying pin rail on the port side of the 80-gun three-decker HMS Superb (1842). Inversed digital file to create b&w positive

The Duke of Wellington K. G. late 18th to 19th century (halftone)
7342307 The Duke of Wellington K. G. late 18th to 19th century (halftone) by British School, (18th-19th century); 24.8x15 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Portrait of John Lovell, aged 70. Bargee on Thames as Greenwich Pensioner (watercolour, heightened with white)
7342078 Portrait of John Lovell, aged 70. Bargee on Thames as Greenwich Pensioner (watercolour, heightened with white) by Cruikshank, Frederic (1800-68); 54x39.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Midshipman, 1827 (coloured etching)
7341805 Midshipman, 1827 (coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 26.1x20.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lord Nelson explaining to the Officers the Plan of Attack previous to the Battle of Trafalgar, 1806 (coloured aquatint)
7341799 Lord Nelson explaining to the Officers the Plan of Attack previous to the Battle of Trafalgar, 1806 (coloured aquatint) by Craig

The Prince of Conde as the Emperor of Turkey, part of the Grand Carousel Given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries
5614305 The Prince of Conde as the Emperor of Turkey, part of the Grand Carousel Given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662

Gold pendant, early 19th century (miniature, gold, enamel, seed pearls, human hair, glass)
7339280 Gold pendant, early 19th century (miniature, gold, enamel, seed pearls, human hair, glass) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); 5.5x4.5x0.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Harvey (1740-1794), late 18th century (oil on canvas)
7339091 Captain John Harvey (1740-1794), late 18th century (oil on canvas) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828); 73.5x61 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of a naval officer, c.1730-40 (oil on canvas)
7338098 Portrait of a naval officer, c.1730-40 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A navigator with globe and dividers, 1624 (oil on panel)
7338094 A navigator with globe and dividers, 1624 (oil on panel) by Borcht, Hendrick van der the Elder (1583-1651); 73.5x56 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Captain Peacock, c.1780 (oil on canvas)
7338084 Portrait of Captain Peacock, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 126.5x100.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir William Whetstone (d.1711), late 17th to early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338078 Rear-Admiral Sir William Whetstone (d.1711), late 17th to early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Peter Warren (1703-1752), 1748-52 (oil on canvas)
7338077 Admiral Sir Peter Warren (1703-1752), 1748-52 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Maurice Suckling (1725-1778), 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338063 Captain Maurice Suckling (1725-1778), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Bardwell, Thomas (1704-67) (after); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650-1707), 1702 (oil on canvas)
7338057 Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650-1707), 1702 (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 238.7x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pedro Caro, 3rd Marquis of la Romana
5305184 Pedro Caro, 3rd Marquis of la Romana.; (add.info.: Portrait of Pedro Caro, 3rd Marquis of la Romana (1761-1811) a Spanish general of the Peninsular War. Dared 19th Century

King Albert I and General Ferdinand Foch, 1914-15 (b/w photo)
XEE4168913 King Albert I and General Ferdinand Foch, 1914-15 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War (1914-1918): King Albert I (1875-1934) visited General Ferdinand Foch

Cyrtanthus angustifolius, amaryllis native to South Africa. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Barrois
FLO4569414 Cyrtanthus angustifolius, amaryllis native to South Africa. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Barrois from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Mordant de

Louis Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Angouleme 1776-1849. In the uniform of a colonel in the Garde-du-corps de Monsieur
FLO4573095 Louis Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Angouleme 1776-1849. In the uniform of a colonel in the Garde-du-corps de Monsieur with grand cordon bleu sash, chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece

General Sir Samuel James Browne, 1850
3507262 General Sir Samuel James Browne, 1850; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of General Sir Samuel James Browne (1824-1901) a British Indian Army cavalry officer in India and Afghanistan

Portrait of Prince Skanolinsen
3521148 Portrait of Prince Skanolinsen; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Skanolinsen, Chinese general commander. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Colonel: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership, and Adventure" From the Last Absolution of the Munsters by Matania to Colonel David Stirling leading a patrol in the unforgiving desert, history is adorned with remarkable individuals who have held the esteemed rank of colonel. Whether it was Colonel Norton defying gravity at 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924 or T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) traversing vast landscapes alongside his loyal camels, these men epitomized bravery. In Bruce Bairnsfather's "Things That Matter, " we discover that a true colonel understands that honor and integrity are paramount. This sentiment resonates through time as exemplified by Stauffenberg's unwavering determination during critical moments. The roar of engines fills the air as a B-25 Mitchell Bomber takes off from Hornet during World War II - an emblematic image capturing the audacity and strategic brilliance often associated with colonels. Even amidst treacherous mountain peaks like Everest in 1924, where lives hang precariously in balance within an intrepid group led by Colonel Crockett; or during historic battles such as Rorke's Drift in the Zulu War or Cowpens in 1781 - British Military hero Frederick Roberts embodied resilience and tactical prowess befitting a true colonel. These glimpses into history remind us that behind every great military achievement lies a leader who inspires others to rise above adversity. Colonels throughout time have left indelible marks on our collective memory - their stories etched forever into the annals of valor and sacrifice.