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Her Majestys Army Collection

"Her Majesty's Army: A Glimpse into the Diverse Tapestry of 1890" Step back in time and witness the rich tapestry of Her Majesty's Army in 1890

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The Cape Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The Cape Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The Cape Mounted Rifles, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 5th Royal Scots of Canada, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 5th Royal Scots of Canada, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 5th Royal Scots of Canada, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: Halifax Garrison Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

Halifax Garrison Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
Halifax Garrison Artillery, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: First Madras Pioneers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

First Madras Pioneers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
First Madras Pioneers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: 15th Sikhs, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

15th Sikhs, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
15th Sikhs, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: West India Regiment, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

West India Regiment, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
West India Regiment, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: 11th Bengal Native Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

11th Bengal Native Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
11th Bengal Native Infantry, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 20th Middlesex (Artists) - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 20th Middlesex (Artists) - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 20th Middlesex (Artists) - Volunteers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The London Scottish - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The London Scottish - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The London Scottish - Volunteers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 1st Middlesex (Victoria Rifles) - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 1st Middlesex (Victoria Rifles) - Volunteers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 1st Middlesex (Victoria Rifles) - Volunteers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 15th - East Yorkshire, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 15th - East Yorkshire, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 15th - East Yorkshire, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 72nd - Seaforth Highlanders, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 72nd - Seaforth Highlanders, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 72nd - Seaforth Highlanders, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 23rd - Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 23rd - Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 23rd - Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 2nd - The Queens (Royal West Surrey), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 2nd - The Queens (Royal West Surrey), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 2nd - The Queens (Royal West Surrey), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 21st - Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 21st - Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 21st - Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 42nd - The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 42nd - The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 42nd - The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 43rd - Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 43rd - Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 43rd - Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 57th - Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 57th - Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 57th - Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The Honourable Artillery Company (Cavalry), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The Honourable Artillery Company (Cavalry), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The Honourable Artillery Company (Cavalry), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. II", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1890]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: Victorian Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

Victorian Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
Victorian Artillery, . From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: 1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 2nd Queens Own Rifles (Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 2nd Queens Own Rifles (Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 2nd Queens Own Rifles (Canada), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The Bombay Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The Bombay Artillery, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The Bombay Artillery, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 3rd Gorkhas, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 3rd Gorkhas, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 3rd Gorkhas, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The 13th Bengal Lancers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The 13th Bengal Lancers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 13th Bengal Lancers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Background imageHer Majestys Army Collection: The Governor-Generals Body-Guard, Calcutta, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles

The Governor-Generals Body-Guard, Calcutta, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The Governor-Generals Body-Guard, Calcutta, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]


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"Her Majesty's Army: A Glimpse into the Diverse Tapestry of 1890" Step back in time and witness the rich tapestry of Her Majesty's Army in 1890, as captured by the talented photographer Godfrey Douglas Giles. From far-flung corners of the British Empire to local volunteer regiments, these images offer a captivating glimpse into an era defined by duty, honor, and courage. The Cape Mounted Rifles stand tall with their horses against a breathtaking backdrop. These brave soldiers exemplify resilience as they protect South Africa's frontiers with unwavering commitment. Across the Atlantic Ocean, The 5th Royal Scots of Canada proudly display their heritage while embodying loyalty to both Crown and country. Their uniforms speak volumes about their dedication to serving under Her Majesty's banner. Intricate details adorn The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars) from Canada. With polished helmets gleaming in the sunlight, they epitomize chivalry and gallantry on horseback. Meanwhile, within Halifax Garrison Artillery lies a formidable force ready to defend Nova Scotia's shores. Their cannons symbolize strength and preparedness for any threat that may arise. Venturing further eastward brings us to First Madras Pioneers—a unit renowned for its pioneering spirit and invaluable contributions towards India's development during colonial times. They forge ahead fearlessly through uncharted territories with determination etched upon their faces. The striking image of the 15th Sikhs showcases warriors whose bravery is matched only by their distinctive turbans. These valiant soldiers hail from Punjab, standing united under Her Majesty’s flag while preserving their own proud traditions. From across the Caribbean Sea comes West India Regiment—an embodiment of diversity within Her Majesty’s forces—representing various islands bound together by shared allegiance and unwavering loyalty. Traveling back to India reveals another facet of this vast army—the disciplined ranks of the 11th Bengal Native Infantry.