Honours Collection

WW2 Poster -- Map of the British Army
A Map of the British Army with Battle Honours, Military Achievements and Regimental Badges, first published in 1944 by HM Forces Savings Committee

Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) shown with its complement of Douglas A-4G Skyhawks of 805 Squadron RAN ranged for entering port

1st Battalion Cheshire Regiments regimental drum
Original painting for the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiments regimental drum showing 17 Battle Honours of the Regiment from Louisburg to Kut al Amara

Sayajirao III Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda
Sayajirao III Gaekwad (Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad) (1863-1939) The Maharaja of Baroda from 1875 to 1939, and a notable reformer

Queen Elizabeth II accepts the Honours of Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II accepts the " Honours of Scotland" (the Scottish Crown Jewels) at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, June 24, 1953

Manchester United manager Matt Busby prepares for his second knighthood granted by the Pope December 1972

British Military Recruitment Poster of 1912
Royal Scots Fusiliers. Colour photolithograph recruitment poster of 1912, showing battle honours and scenes of regimental history. Date: 1912

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria
King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria(1861-1948). Date: circa 1909

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

Portrait of Marchese Guglielmo Marconi
This is a portrait of Italian inventor, Marconi, born 1874, who revolutionised the world of communications with his wireless invention

Glenda May Jackson CBE (born 9 May 1936) is a British actress and former Labour Party politician. She is among the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting

St Dunstan and Jesus
DUNSTAN (the smaller figure) honours Jesus, who doesn t seem to notice... Date: 924-988

Agneta Ramsay / Punch 1887
AGNETA FRANCES RAMSAY Fellow-founder of Girton College, Cambridge, honoured by Mr Punch, June 1887

Lister / Begg / Iln
JOSEPH LISTER English surgeon, medical scientist and founder of antiseptic surgery

WW2 - French General Maurice Gustave Gamelin
French General Maurice Gustave Gamelin (1872-1958) - remembered for his unsuccessful role as Commander-in-Chief of the French military in 1940 during the Battle of France in World War Two

National Fire Service District Officer Ronnie Greene with his wife leaving Buckingham having been awarded the MBE for which he organised

Mr. John St Leger Hunter, a member of the Swansea G. P. O
Mr. John St Leger Hunter, a member of the Swansea G.P.O. who has been awarded the George medal for gallantry for his actions during a recent raid on Swansea. Circa 1941

Picture shows Field Marshal Sir Bernard L Montgomery wearing his red beret with badge of the Parachute Regt, also the jumping jacket

Liverpool manager Bob Paisley proudly displays his latest award as " Merseysider of the Year" from the Liverpool Publicity Association. 14th April 1983

Frogmens Reunion for World War Two heroes awarded the Victoria Cross, to appear in a BBC television programme. They are Lieutenant Basil Charles Godfrey Place, Lieutenant Commander Ian Fraser

Regimental Sergeant Major Brittain shouting instructions Circa 1955

Media Mogul Lew Grade with his wife Lady Grade and their son Paul, as they arrive home in Cavendish Square from Buckingham Palace following his knighthood investiture. 11th February 1969

Antonio Valdes y Fernandez Bazan (1744-1816). Spanish military and marine. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

Residence and Field Marshals Hall, Munich, Germany
Residence (Palais Preysing, left) and Field Marshals Hall (loggia, right) in the Odeonsplatz, Munich, Germany. The loggia was a symbol of the honours of the Bavarian Army. Date: 1885

Marchese Guglielmo Marconi (1874 -1936), Italian inventor who revolutionised the world of communications with his wireless invention

Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1937), Italian inventor, Marconi, born 1874, who revolutionised the world of communications with his wireless invention

Marchese Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1934), Italian inventor, who revolutionised the world of communications with his wireless invention

Cartoon, Sale of Peerages by Lloyd George and Asquith
The Chance of a Lifetime. Cartoon, Sale of Peerages -- Asquith and Lloyd George sell off peerages. Date: 1910

Architects design for the national monument planned in Rome in honour of King Victor Emmanuel, Italy, Historical
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Arcus Traiani Augusti ob Victoriam Germanicam, a Roman victory arch based on a coinage
antica, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, built, built in, central italy, construct, contemporary, depiction, depictions, deserted, drawing, drawings, drawn, early

Ancient Rome, Colonna Antonina, Antoninus Pius Column, was erected in honour of the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius by his
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, antoninus pius, antonius pius, black, black-and-white, black-white, built, built in, construct, contemporary, copy

On the 54th Anniversary Of The Five Days Of Milan, Veterans Bring Flowers To The Monument (colour litho)
2798530 On the 54th Anniversary Of The Five Days Of Milan, Veterans Bring Flowers To The Monument (colour litho) by Beltrame

Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945)
2814920 Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, 1906 (colour litho) by Beltrame

An Italian Hero In France (Colour Litho)
2808725 An Italian Hero In France (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Italian Hero In France)

A Nun Receiving a Medal, World War One (photo)
1731090 A Nun Receiving a Medal, World War One (photo) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Nun receiving a medal, ww1)

Presentation of Long Service Medals to Volunteers at the London Scottish Drill Hall, Westminster (engraving)
1627912 Presentation of Long Service Medals to Volunteers at the London Scottish Drill Hall, Westminster (engraving) by Wilson

Private Jonathan Hoag is awarded the Croix de Guerre by French General Alphonse Juin, Italy, 21st March, 1944
1721276 Private Jonathan Hoag is awarded the Croix de Guerre by French General Alphonse Juin, Italy, 21st March, 1944 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Pvt)

The Investiture of the Earl of Portarlington with the Order of St Patrick in Dublin Castle (engraving)
1058760 The Investiture of the Earl of Portarlington with the Order of St Patrick in Dublin Castle (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

City Honours Ridden By L.Dettori 14 May 1998 Date: 14 May 1998

Saratoga Springs, Border Arrow City Honours, Dante Stakes 1998 14 May 1998 Date: 14 May 1998

Prince Dmitri Galitzine wearing the Order of St Andrew, 1835 (oil on canvas)
1079793 Prince Dmitri Galitzine wearing the Order of St Andrew, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Riss, Francois Nicholas (1804-86); 122x100 cm; State Historical Museum, Moscow

Orders of European countries (colour litho)
3630401 Orders of European countries (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orders of European countries)

Travelling 6500 miles in forty-eight hours, by car! (b / w photo)
6009115 Travelling 6500 miles in forty-eight hours, by car! (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling 6500 miles in forty-eight hours, by car)

Soldiers of the Royal Fusiliers decorated for Valour (engraving)
1623781 Soldiers of the Royal Fusiliers decorated for Valour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers of the Royal Fusiliers decorated for Valour)

A Leap Year Dance at Yokohama given to the Officers of the British Squadron (litho)
1056217 A Leap Year Dance at Yokohama given to the Officers of the British Squadron (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Siamese Royal Order and Medal (engraving)
1624067 The Siamese Royal Order and Medal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siamese Royal Order and Medal)

Pride goes before a Fall (chromolitho)
1051314 Pride goes before a Fall (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pride goes before a Fall)

Lord Elcho and the London Scottish Volunteers, Notes at the Regimental Dinner (engraving)
1045291 Lord Elcho and the London Scottish Volunteers, Notes at the Regimental Dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Honours: A Tapestry of Valor and Recognition" In the midst of history's tapestry, honours stand as a testament to bravery, dedication, and exceptional achievements. From the resolute soldiers in World War II depicted on a stirring poster to the meticulously detailed map of the British Army, each thread weaves tales of valor. The majestic HMAS Melbourne (21), proudly sailing through tumultuous waters, symbolizes Australia's unwavering commitment to honor. And resonating with patriotic beats is the regimental drum of the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment, echoing their indomitable spirit. Witnessing Queen Elizabeth II accepting Scotland's Honours evokes a sense of awe for her enduring reign and devotion to duty. Meanwhile, an intriguing recruitment poster from 1912 beckons young souls to join Britain's military ranks during times that tested courage. Amidst chaos and conflict during WWI, women were bestowed with well-deserved honours for their invaluable contributions. Their resilience shines brightly alongside another recruitment poster from the inter-war period—a call for unity amidst uncertainty. Agneta Ramsay's satirical illustration from Punch magazine in 1887 reminds us that even humor can be honored when it challenges societal norms. Similarly, Glenda May Jackson CBE graces this tapestry as a celebrated British actress whose talent has been recognized throughout generations. King Ferdinand of Bulgaria stands tall among these honours—his leadership etched into history books forevermore. And let us not forget Corporal of 16th The Queens Lancers—an embodiment of gallantry who exemplifies what it means to serve one's country selflessly. Finally, we find ourselves gazing at a portrait capturing Marchese Guglielmo Marconi—the father of wireless communication—whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized our world forevermore. Within this richly woven tapestry lie countless stories deserving recognition and admiration—a tribute to those who have shaped our past and continue to inspire future generations.