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Corporal Collection

Corporal, a rank that has stood the test of time and witnessed countless historic moments

Background imageCorporal Collection: The Royal Logistic Corps

The Royal Logistic Corps

Background imageCorporal Collection: Blues and Royals - Corporal of the Horse

Blues and Royals - Corporal of the Horse (Riding Instructor) - Dismounted Review Order. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageCorporal Collection: WW2 greetings card, Corporal Joan Pearson

WW2 greetings card, Corporal Joan Pearson
WW2 greetings card, Corporal J.D.M. Pearson, official war picture by Laura Knight, official war picture from the National Gallery

Background imageCorporal Collection: Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C

Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C
Portrait engraving of the suvivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade: Major General de Salis, 8th Hussars; Lieut

Background imageCorporal Collection: The Royal East Kent Regiment - Corporal

The Royal East Kent Regiment - Corporal
A Corporal of the East Kent Regiment (The Buffs). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageCorporal Collection: Life Guard - Lance Corporal - Mounted Review Order

Life Guard - Lance Corporal - Mounted Review Order (wearing cuirass). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageCorporal Collection: Waiting in Trenches Wwi

Waiting in Trenches Wwi
British troops, including a corporal, wait in trenches near Arras for the barrage to lift before moving on

Background imageCorporal Collection: Lance Corporal of Ludhiana Sikhs

Lance Corporal of Ludhiana Sikhs
Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) of the Ludhiana Sikhs. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageCorporal Collection: Lance-Corporal O Leary wins a Victoria Cross

Lance-Corporal O Leary wins a Victoria Cross
Irish soldier Michael John O Leary outstrips the rest of his assault party at great speed and reaches a German barricade

Background imageCorporal Collection: Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682)

Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682)
7338039 Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 240x149.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry

A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A Corporal of the 1st/9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry in full marching kit. Hommage du Capitaine Andre. Tres sympathique souvenir. (Very warm memories of Captain Andre)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Shame Flute - German punishment for being a poor musician

Shame Flute - German punishment for being a poor musician
A Shame Flute ( Schand Flote ) - German punishment for being a poor musician - you had to face the public wearing (around the neck) a heavy iron flute

Background imageCorporal Collection: Corporate J. L. Dawson VC

Corporate J. L. Dawson VC
Corporal James Lennox Dawson VC of the Royal Engineers (1891-1967) pictured performing the action for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross in October 1915

Background imageCorporal Collection: Lance-Corporal Jarvis in Great War Deeds, WW1

Lance-Corporal Jarvis in Great War Deeds, WW1
Lance-Corporal Charles A Jarvis of the Royal Engineers, winning the Victoria Cross by fixing a firing charge for the demolition of a bridge, under heavy fire

Background imageCorporal Collection: WOMEN MARINES, 1943. Corporal Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers of the US Marine Corps

WOMEN MARINES, 1943. Corporal Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers of the US Marine Corps Womens Reserve working on an engine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Photograph, 1943

Background imageCorporal Collection: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)

Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
5996562 Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by Guthrie, James (1874-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Corporal of 16th The Queens Lancers

Corporal of 16th The Queens Lancers
Corporal of The 16th The Queens Lancers - the medals worn are the India Medal (2 bars)and the Distunguished Conduct Medal

Background imageCorporal Collection: Lance Corporal - Grenadier Guards

Lance Corporal - Grenadier Guards
A Lance Corporal of the Grenadier Guards

Background imageCorporal Collection: NWFP - The Buffs East Kent Regiment at Bilot

NWFP - The Buffs East Kent Regiment at Bilot
NWFP - 1st Bn, East Kent Regiment ( The Buffs) - section under Lance Corporal James Smith VC under heavy fire at the village of Bilot in the Mamund Valley, India (now Pakistan) on 16th September

Background imageCorporal Collection: RAF personnel completing Thor missile training course

RAF personnel completing Thor missile training course
RAF personnel, completing a 13-week training course on the Thor propulsion system at Rocketdyne. From left: Chief Technician Sidney Allen, Junior Technician Graham R.J

Background imageCorporal Collection: Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho)

Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho)
PNP277166 Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Coles Patent Whipping Machine for Flogging Naughty Boys in School (engraving)

Coles Patent Whipping Machine for Flogging Naughty Boys in School (engraving)
670577 Coles Patent Whipping Machine for Flogging Naughty Boys in School (engraving) by English School

Background imageCorporal Collection: US Army, uniforms, 10 infantry figures, 1899 (colour litho)

US Army, uniforms, 10 infantry figures, 1899 (colour litho)
6028777 US Army, uniforms, 10 infantry figures, 1899 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Army, uniforms, 10 infantry figures, 1899)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Corporal John Shaw of the 2nd Life Guards fighting French cuirassiers at the Battle of

Corporal John Shaw of the 2nd Life Guards fighting French cuirassiers at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815

Background imageCorporal Collection: HMS Curlew, British C-class cruiser, crew members

HMS Curlew, British C-class cruiser, crew members on deck, including two lance corporals, probably while stationed in Hong Kong. Date: circa 1920

Background imageCorporal Collection: Private and Corporal of the Gordon Highlanders, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Private and Corporal of the Gordon Highlanders, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Private and Corporal of the Gordon Highlanders, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageCorporal Collection: Osip Fed'kowicz (Osip Jurij Fedkovic), 1899 (charcoal)

Osip Fed'kowicz (Osip Jurij Fedkovic), 1899 (charcoal)
8915093 Osip Fed'kowicz (Osip Jurij Fedkovic), 1899 (charcoal) by Hecht, Wilhelm (1843-1920); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Background imageCorporal Collection: Count Moltke, 1930 (lithograph)

Count Moltke, 1930 (lithograph)
8915333 Count Moltke, 1930 (lithograph) by Mayerhofer, Theodor (1855-1941); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Count Moltke)

Background imageCorporal Collection: The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho)

The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho)
5999006 The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte

Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte
5999690 Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte

Background imageCorporal Collection: Count Radetzky field marshal, 1930 (lithograph)

Count Radetzky field marshal, 1930 (lithograph)
8915415 Count Radetzky field marshal, 1930 (lithograph) by Mayerhofer, Theodor (1855-1941); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Count Radetzky field marshal)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Philipp, 1615 (copper engraving)

Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Philipp, 1615 (copper engraving)
8914619 Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Philipp, 1615 (copper engraving) by Clerck, Nicolas de (fl.1614-25); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Philipp)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin

Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin
3520992 Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin, ; (add.info.: Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin, general admiral (1695)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho)

Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho)
2774016 Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation and Victory to the Boers)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Lewis Guenther, 1615 (copper engraving)

Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Lewis Guenther, 1615 (copper engraving)
8914616 Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Lewis Guenther, 1615 (copper engraving) by Clerck, Nicolas de (fl.1614-25); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Lewis Guenther)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving)

Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving)
8915380 Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving) by Thiriat, Henri (1866-97); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Dupuy de Lome)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)

Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)
5999000 Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Actium, 31 BC)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Margrave of Baden-Baden Ludwig Wilhelm, 1930 (copper engraving)

Margrave of Baden-Baden Ludwig Wilhelm, 1930 (copper engraving)
8915506 Margrave of Baden-Baden Ludwig Wilhelm, 1930 (copper engraving) by Kilian, Philipp (1628-93); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Ludwig Wilhelm)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Regimental proprietor of the Austro-Hungarian army 1888 (photoengraving)

Regimental proprietor of the Austro-Hungarian army 1888 (photoengraving)
8915777 Regimental proprietor of the Austro-Hungarian army 1888 (photoengraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Background imageCorporal Collection: Franz count Conrad von Hoetzendorf, 1915 (painting)

Franz count Conrad von Hoetzendorf, 1915 (painting)
8915198 Franz count Conrad von Hoetzendorf, 1915 (painting) by Torggler, Hermann (1878-1939); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Conrad von Hoetzendorf, Franz count)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915

Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533878 Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Tome de Sousa, seated, 1503-1579)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Count of Nassau-Siegen Adolf, 1615 (copper engraving)

Count of Nassau-Siegen Adolf, 1615 (copper engraving)
8914618 Count of Nassau-Siegen Adolf, 1615 (copper engraving) by Clerck, Nicolas de (fl.1614-25); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Adolf, Count of Nassau-Siegen)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Moritz Michael and Kriehuber Daffinger, 1930 (paint)

Moritz Michael and Kriehuber Daffinger, 1930 (paint)
8915823 Moritz Michael and Kriehuber Daffinger, 1930 (paint) by Daffinger, Moritz Michael (1790-1849); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Daffinger)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving)

Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving)
8915297 Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving) by Doby, Eugen (1834-1907); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Tegetthoff, Wilhelm von)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Corp. W.O. Gorner, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Corp. W.O. Gorner, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Corp. W.O. Gorner, 1917 or 1918. William O. Gorner of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who died in battle during World War I

Background imageCorporal Collection: History of the Pirates...of all nations

History of the Pirates...of all nations
7339232 History of the Pirates...of all nations

Background imageCorporal Collection: Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown

Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown
7338081 Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 152x201 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338068 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lievensz, Jan (1607-74) (after); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas)

Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas)
7338064 Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)

Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)
7338055 Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.3x63.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)

Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338004 Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas)

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas)
7337995 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas) by Koster, Simon de (19th century); 61x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas)
7337914 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 179x136 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas)
7337913 Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas) by Morton, Andrew (1802-1845); 91.7x71.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas)

Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas)
7337899 Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas) by Cope, Arthur Stockdale (1857-1940); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas)

Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337891 Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)

Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)
7337888 Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817)

Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817)
7337886 Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819)

Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819)
7337873 Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805) (after); 91.7x69.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337951 Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 244x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone

Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone
7337950 Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 76.2x63 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism

The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism
527256 The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism and, at the general election of January 1910, their parliamentary majority was sharply cut

Background imageCorporal Collection: A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)

A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)
7338096 A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Greenhill, John (1642/9-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Greenhill A head-and-shoulders portrait)

Background imageCorporal Collection: Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform

A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform
7342580 A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Sketched portrait of Marsh, purser of the Queen Charlotte, c.1794 (wash, blue, grey)

Sketched portrait of Marsh, purser of the Queen Charlotte, c.1794 (wash, blue, grey)
7342092 Sketched portrait of Marsh, purser of the Queen Charlotte, c.1794 (wash, blue, grey) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 11.8x9.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas)
7295329 Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son

Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son
7337938 Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son, Sir Francis, 4th Baronet (1752-1820), 1756 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting)

Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting)
7337930 Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas)

Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas)
7337926 Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas) by Evans, Richard (1784-1871) ; 143.5x113.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Lord Howe on the Deck of The Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794, c.1794 (oil on canvas)

Lord Howe on the Deck of The Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794, c.1794 (oil on canvas)
7337922 Lord Howe on the Deck of The Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794, c.1794 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 259.1x365.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: George II (1683-1760), 18th century (oil painting)

George II (1683-1760), 18th century (oil painting)
7337910 George II (1683-1760), 18th century (oil painting) by Pine, Robert Edge (1730-88) (after); 67x58.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas)

Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas)
7337902 Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas) by Ferneley, John E

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral John Forbes (1714-1796), 1778 (oil on canvas)

Admiral John Forbes (1714-1796), 1778 (oil on canvas)
7337900 Admiral John Forbes (1714-1796), 1778 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Midshipman Robert Deans (1790-1867), 19th century (oil painting)

Midshipman Robert Deans (1790-1867), 19th century (oil painting)
7337882 Midshipman Robert Deans (1790-1867), 19th century (oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Curtis (1746-1816), 18th century (oil painting)

Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Curtis (1746-1816), 18th century (oil painting)
7337879 Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Curtis (1746-1816), 18th century (oil painting) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas)
7337867 Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Halls, John James (1776-1853); 239x148.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas)

Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas)
7337858 Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (attr.to); 125.7x100.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Admiral of the Fleet George Byng

Admiral of the Fleet George Byng
7337853 Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington (1663-1733), late 17th to early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageCorporal Collection: Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas)

Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas)
7337845 Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas)

Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337844 Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (17th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCorporal Collection: John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693)

John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693)
7337839 John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693), 1692-93 (oil on canvas) by Murray

Background imageCorporal Collection: The Royal Navy. No 4. Mate. 2nd Class Boy. Commodore, 1844 (watercolour)

The Royal Navy. No 4. Mate. 2nd Class Boy. Commodore, 1844 (watercolour)
7341782 The Royal Navy. No 4. Mate. 2nd Class Boy. Commodore, 1844 (watercolour) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 30x22.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: R.H.C)



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Corporal, a rank that has stood the test of time and witnessed countless historic moments. From The Royal Logistic Corps in modern times to the Crimean War, this title carries with it tales of bravery and dedication. In a dusty attic, an old WW2 greetings card is discovered, signed by Corporal Joan Pearson. Her words echo through time, reminding us of the sacrifices made during those dark days. The Blues and Royals proudly display their Corporal of the Horse, a position held with honor and respect within their ranks. A symbol of tradition and excellence. At the Balaklava Banquet, survivors from the Light Cavalry regiments gather to remember their fallen comrades. Among them stands a brave Corporal who faced unimaginable horrors on that fateful day. In the trenches of World War I, a weary Corporal waits patiently for his orders. His eyes filled with determination as he fights for his country amidst chaos and despair. Mounted on horseback at a grand review order, Life Guard Lance Corporals showcase their skills with precision and grace. Their uniforms gleaming under the sun's golden rays. Lance Corporals serve faithfully in every corner of the world; even Ludhiana Sikhs have one amongst them - dedicated warriors upholding traditions passed down through generations. From NWFP to Bilot, The Buffs East Kent Regiment boasts courageous corporals who fearlessly protect our nation's interests across borders unknown to many. Highland Light Infantry holds its head high as we glimpse into history where we find a corporal leading bravely amidst adversity - an embodiment of resilience against all odds. Even in 1943 when women were breaking barriers left and right, two remarkable Marines stand tall as they earn their stripes - Corporals Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers inspire future generations with their courage. And finally, let us not forget about shame flute: German punishment reserved for poor musicians turned corporals who must face the music, quite literally.

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