Duty Collection (page 7)

The Billet (colour litho)
2818290 The Billet (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Billet. Painting by Cres. Le Billet de logement. Tableau de Cres. Salon de 1892)

French Army conscripts of 1892 (colour litho)
2818270 French Army conscripts of 1892 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army conscripts of 1892. Les conscrits de 1892)

Victim of his devotion to duty (colour litho)
2779652 Victim of his devotion to duty (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victim of his devotion to duty)

Honour to the heroes of Frances colonial expansion! (colour litho)
2779591 Honour to the heroes of Frances colonial expansion! (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honour to the heroes of Frances colonial expansion)

French women nursing wounded soldiers in Morocco (colour litho)
2779401 French women nursing wounded soldiers in Morocco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French women nursing wounded soldiers in Morocco)

A French Army officer drowned in an attempt to save two of his men (colour litho)
2782459 A French Army officer drowned in an attempt to save two of his men (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A scene in the Bulgarian countryside (colour litho)
2779869 A scene in the Bulgarian countryside (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scene in the Bulgarian countryside)

The Opening of Parliament by King Edward VII: Scenes in the Governmental City of Westminster. Date: 1902

Comic postcard, Cockerel and hens, egg production, WW2 Date: 1940s

Comic postcard, Woman driver and policeman Date: 20th century

The bravery of a soldier (engraving)
2789472 The bravery of a soldier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bravery of a soldier. Saving a child from a burning house)

Volunteers Enlisting in 1792 (colour litho)
2818697 Volunteers Enlisting in 1792 (colour litho) by Vinchon, Auguste Jean-Baptiste (1787-1855) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteers Enlisting in 1792)

Devoirs envers les superieurs, obeissance et respect (colour litho)
3097826 Devoirs envers les superieurs, obeissance et respect (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devoirs envers les superieurs, obeissance et respect)

Devotion to duty of the French Chasseur d Afrique Amaury de Kergorlay (colour litho)
3096962 Devotion to duty of the French Chasseur d Afrique Amaury de Kergorlay (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guards in the Mall, London
Guards on duty in the Mall, London. Date: circa 1950s

Comic postcard, British soldier on sentry duty in the cold, WW1 Date: circa 1918

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - All quiet on the Home Front
The Caption is All quiet on the Home Front. This derives from All Quiet along the Potomac tonight, a song written during the American Civil War, and repeated in WW1 with Eric Maria Remorques book

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - and NO matches
The Caption is ??? and NO matches. The Natzi wearing a saucepan on his head is confronted across a broken wooden fence by two boys, one with a make-shift bayonet and the other with a Union flag

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - We have no Coupons
The long Caption blames the patches on the lack of clothing coupons but says what does that matter - to loyal pals like me and you

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I know things ll be better soon
The Caption is Yes I know things ll be better soon. By this date the war is clearly near its end so the optimism is justified

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A thing of duty - no joy whatever
The Caption is A thing of duty is no joy whatever. The concept of Duty was impressed upon the population during the war as one of the planks of morale. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Something Accomplished
The Caption says Something accomplished, something done, has earned a nights repose! The card was posted on the third anniversary of the start of WW2. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1942

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Smiling - even thro the tears
The rhyme says that things will be nice tomorrow - obviously they were not too good today. On the back is a printed message from the Prime Minister Let us all strive without failing in faith or in

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
The public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Home Front
The Caption is The Home Front. WW2 was the first war in which all the people back at home were directly involved. Bombing raids brought death and destruction

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg
The caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For the love of Mike
The caption is For the love of mike. The expression probably originates from a 1932 film of the same name directed by Frank Capra

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll walk beside you
The postcard caption says I ll walk beside you - a reference to the love song written by Murray and Lockton in 1939. It was sung by Vera Lynn among many others

Sketches on Board an Emigrant Ship (engraving)
1616419 Sketches on Board an Emigrant Ship (engraving) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on Board an Emigrant Ship)

WW2 - Orders by means of the Ardente Loud Hailer
Captain to Captain - The Commander of a Corvette at Sea giving orders by means of the Ardente " Loud Hailer, " which has a remarkable Acoustic Range 1941

Portrait - A Canadian Fireman - off duty. Date: circa 1941

American recruiting poster calling for seamen to serve on the Ranger
PNP328665 American recruiting poster calling for seamen to serve on the Ranger, commanded by John Paul Jones, 1777 (litho) by American School

Ruth and Naomi (oil on canvas)
AMO98701 Ruth and Naomi (oil on canvas) by Drost, Willem (fl.1652-63); 89x71 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Beauty on Duty, 1939. Hairstyles and make-up for women in the services. Home front, Britain. Date: 1939

The Soldiers Dream, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)
AKM210010 The Soldiers Dream, c.1865 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; Courtesy of

Cover design, The Whitehall Review, January 1911, Horse Guard on Duty. 1911

The artists family Le jeune brother studied, while the mother
JLJ4593846 The artists family Le jeune brother studied, while the mother and sister did sewing work. Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) 1853 Bayonne, Musee Bonnat

Schoolgirl looking to do her homework. Engraving late 18th century. Private collection
XEE4178963 Schoolgirl looking to do her homework. Engraving late 18th century. Private collection. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Group Portrait of a Christening Party with a Lady Seated Full Length, with Her Husband Behind Her
652192 A Group Portrait of a Christening Party with a Lady Seated Full Length, with Her Husband Behind Her, Her Child Attended by an Ayah and Four Godparents, (oil on canvas) by Hickey

British munition girl, World War I, 1914-1918 (colour litho)
5232422 British munition girl, World War I, 1914-1918 (colour litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: British munition girl, World War I, 1914-1918)

In Snow and Cold, 19th Century (litho)
5232317 In Snow and Cold, 19th Century (litho) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Snow and Cold, 19th Century)

Shakespeare, Othello, Act I, Scene 3 (chromolitho)
5213833 Shakespeare, Othello, Act I, Scene 3 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello, Act I, Scene 3)

The brave fireman (colour litho)
5207646 The brave fireman (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The brave fireman)

Doing his Duty (engraving)
5212989 Doing his Duty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doing his Duty. Illustration for The British Workman (1873).); © Look and Learn

Armchair and slippers of a soldier away on duty awaiting his return home (colour litho)
5999996 Armchair and slippers of a soldier away on duty awaiting his return home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stolzenfels Castle on the River Rhine, German patriotic military themed postcard (coloured photo)
6031283 Stolzenfels Castle on the River Rhine, German patriotic military themed postcard (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The beauty of youth: soldier with his sweetheart (b / w photo)
6031268 The beauty of youth: soldier with his sweetheart (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beauty of youth: soldier with his sweetheart)

The Kings Grenadiers: German soldiers mourning one of their comrades at his graveside (coloured photo)
6031263 The Kings Grenadiers: German soldiers mourning one of their comrades at his graveside (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Duty: A timeless commitment that transcends boundaries and eras. From the mighty HMS Victory, proudly flying its flags as a symbol to protect our shores, to the valiant words of Admiral Nelson echoing through history: 'England expects that every man will do his duty. ' In the bustling streets of London, a police officer stands tall, embodying the essence of duty. Whether it be safeguarding our city during a football match or countering German propaganda in World War I, their unwavering dedication shines bright. Amidst the chaos of war, love and duty intertwine in poignant ways. The year 1914 witnessed countless hearts torn between loyalty and affection in 'Twixt Love and Duty, ' capturing the emotional turmoil faced by many. Even on traffic duty, Metropolitan Police officers exemplify their sense of responsibility with utmost professionalism. Their presence ensures order amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. As Christmas approaches, Coldstream Guards grace us with their presence on festive cards – a reminder that even during joyful times, they remain committed to protecting our nation's peace. Breaking barriers and challenging norms, women step forward into roles traditionally held by men. In World War I uniforms alongside their male counterparts or as early female police officers patrolling London's streets – these trailblazers redefine what it means to serve one's community. From carousel music covers to children admiring Mr Bobby the Policeman on Kay Snap postcards – society cherishes those who uphold their duties with integrity while becoming symbols themselves. Through snow-covered landscapes in Bough Beech or navigating busy urban streets - like dedicated postmen delivering mail - individuals across time have embraced their obligations without hesitation. Duty is not just an obligation; it is an honor bestowed upon those willing to put others before themselves, and is an eternal flame burning within us all.