Legion Collection (page 5)

Portrait of Antoine Augustin, Baron Parmentier (1737-1813
JLJ4648456 Portrait of Antoine Augustin, Baron Parmentier (1737-1813) representative agronomist wearing the legion of honour. Painting by Francois Dumont l Aine (1751-1831) 1812 Sun

French military uniform: On the left, a foreign legion formed and sent to Algeria in 1831
GIA4774925 French military uniform: On the left, a foreign legion formed and sent to Algeria in 1831. On the right, indigenous riders, trained and sent to Algeria in 1841

Portrait of Jacques Boucher de Perthes (Jacques Boucher de Crevecoeur) (1788-1868
JLJ4642006 Portrait of Jacques Boucher de Perthes (Jacques Boucher de Crevecoeur) (1788-1868) Director of Customs and Prehistorian

The siege of Avaricum, 52 BC. Mobile belier tower located on the top of an agger (model)
LRI4641714 The siege of Avaricum, 52 BC. Mobile belier tower located on the top of an agger (model) by Roman; Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome

Victor received from Napoleon I the Cross of the Legion of Honour
XEE4411512 Victor received from Napoleon I the Cross of the Legion of Honour and the rank of Captain on Wagrams battlefield for his bravery, engraving early 19th century by Unknown Artist

Presentation of the commanders crosses of the Legion of Honour to four generals
XEE4168009 Presentation of the commanders crosses of the Legion of Honour to four generals (Gosse Dubois, General Colonna, General Toulza, General Dalstein) by General Brugere

Presentation of the cycling company of the Legion of the Republican Guard
LSE4111963 Presentation of the cycling company of the Legion of the Republican Guard: SocietemanufacturiAre d armes et de bicycles Svelte de Saint Etienne

Portrait of the English doctor Jacques Lordat (1773-1870)
XEE4160099 Portrait of the English doctor Jacques Lordat (1773-1870) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French propaganda poster for LVF (Legion of French Volunteers Against Bolshevism) c
XEE4159698 French propaganda poster for LVF (Legion of French Volunteers Against Bolshevism) c. 1941 - Second World War: anti-communist propaganda poster to encourage men to join the LVF

The headline of the Journal "The work"of July 7 and 8
XEE4159693 The headline of the Journal " The work" of July 7 and 8, 1941 - Legion des Vontaires FranAzais contre Bolshevism (LVF) by French School

Au Havre - On the beach of Le Havre, a woman turns her camera towards the sea
XEE4156787 Au Havre - On the beach of Le Havre, a woman turns her camera towards the sea. A man beside her, with a parasol in her hand

Pierre Clostermann Memorial, Bazenville, Normandy
Clostermann, the First Free French pilot to land in Normandy (ALG B2), held the DFC and Bar and the Legion d Honneur. The Memorial is in the shape of a Spitfire wing

Roman camp in Celtic Germania, as described by Tacitus, from
STC209670 Roman camp in Celtic Germania, as described by Tacitus, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Raineri

Boadiceas attack upon Camulodunum, 60AD, illustration from
STC306690 Boadiceas attack upon Camulodunum, 60AD, illustration from The History of the Nation (litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dictator, 1796 (coloured engraving)
468813 Dictator, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince Grand-Dignitaire de l Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome 1811-1832
Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome, son of Napoleon and Marie Louise 1811-1832. Wearing the sash of the Legion d honneur and riding In a miniature carriage

Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

The Roman general Nero Claudius Drusus on the River Elbe, 9 BC (engraving)
3647121 The Roman general Nero Claudius Drusus on the River Elbe, 9 BC (engraving) by Bendemann, Eduard (1811-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le palais de la Legion d honneur, sur le quai d Orsay, a Paris (engraving)
3645105 Le palais de la Legion d honneur, sur le quai d Orsay, a Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le palais de la Legion d honneur)

The eagle (chromolitho)
2782735 The eagle (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The eagle. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Colonel John Brown, Chairman of the British Legion, addressing an open-air gathering

Roman standard bearers
Fierce protectors, holding long poles with a number of philarae (discs), topped with a manus (open human hand), symbolising the oath of loyalty taken by the soldiers. Date: Circa 55 BC

Battlefields pilgrimage 1928, pilgrims at Vimy
A group of Home Counties pilgrims on the steps of the Canadian Memorial at Vimy, listening to a War Graves Commission guide describing the fighting

The Climax of the Pilgrimage, Ypres, Belgium
The Grand Climax of the Pilgrimage, in Ypres, Belgium. Prince Charles of Belgium and Admiral Jellicoe inspecting the Belgian Guard of Honour, together with Lord Granville and Colonel Heath (above)

Battlefields Pilgrims, arrival at Zeebrugge, Belgium
Battlefields Pilgrims, Yorkshire Contingent (Party T), led by Party Organiser Major Vernon-Hope, being welcomed by Major Maartens at Zeebrugge, Belgium

Battlefields Pilgrims, arrival at St Omer, northern France
Battlefields Pilgrims, Percy Barton, Chairman of the South Western Area (extreme left) with members of West Country Party (Party D) arriving at St Omer, northern France

Lady Haig with Scottish Pilgrims in Cambrai, northern France
Lady Haig (The Countess Haig of Bemersyde) leading Scottish participants in the Battlefields Pilgrimage through Cambrai, northern France

Battlefields Pilgrims at Vimy Ridge, northern France
Battlefields Pilgrims from the North-Western party inspecting the trenches on Vimy Ridge in northern France. The pilgrimage of 11

Battlefields Pilgrims at Victoria and Arras, northern France
Battlefields Pilgrims, The Metropolitan Company of Party A at Victoria Station, London (top), arrival of pilgrims at Arras, northern France, with roll call (centre) and outside the station at Arras

Battlefields Pilgrims in northern France
Battlefields Pilgrims in France -- a company of blind men from St Dunstans (B5 Party). The pilgrimage of 11, 000 people to France and Flanders was organised by the British Legion

Battlefields Pilgrims at Vimy, northern France
Battlefields Pilgrims (a section of Party B from the Home Counties) with their French soldier hosts in Vimy, northern France

Battlefields Pilgrims, departure of ex-service women at Victoria Station, London, on 5 August. The pilgrimage of 11, 000 people to France and Flanders was organised by the British Legion

British Legion Womens Section, Battlefields Pilgrims
British Legion Womens Section leaders taking part in the Battlefields Pilgrimage -- Lady Edward Spencer Churchill OBE, Chairman of the Womens Section, and Dame Florence Simpson DBE

Battlefields Pilgrims in Newfoundland Memorial Park, France
Battlefields Pilgrims in Newfoundland Memorial Park, Beaumont Hamel, Somme, northern France, looking at a treasure trove of war relics

Battlefields Pilgrims climbing Vimy Ridge, France
Battlefields Pilgrims climbing Vimy Ridge in northern France. The pilgrimage of 11, 000 people to France and Flanders was organised by the British Legion and attended by the Prince of Wales

Battlefields Pilgrims en route for France, leaving Dover on the Empress of Calais (top), arriving at Calais (centre), and Scottish pilgrims at Dunkirk station after their voyage from Tilbury (bottom)

Pilgrims with their French guide, arriving at their billets, exchanging references through their coupons. The pilgrimage of 11

Our Royal Pilgrim, Ypres, Belgium. The pilgrimage of 11, 000 people to France and Flanders was organised by the British Legion and attended by the Prince of Wales, pictured here in the centre

Batavian revolt against the Romans (chromolitho)
724808 Batavian revolt against the Romans (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batavian revolt against the Romans)

Inscribed insignia of Twentieth Victorious Valerian Legion
LRI4641849 Inscribed insignia of Twentieth Victorious Valerian Legion, Roman legion raised in the 1st century AD by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome

Ancient Rome: Military, Storming of a city, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702522 Ancient Rome: Military, Storming of a city, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: The pillaging of a captured city, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702510 Ancient Rome: The pillaging of a captured city, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Britons Deploring the Departure of the Last Roman Legion, 1843 (watercolour)
658307 The Britons Deploring the Departure of the Last Roman Legion, 1843 (watercolour) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905); 91.5x137 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Germanicus (Caius Julius Caesar, 15 BC-19 AD) (Giulio Cesare
LSE4313611 Germanicus (Caius Julius Caesar, 15 BC-19 AD) (Giulio Cesare) before the Varus desasterus (Publius Quintilius Varus 46 BC-9 AD)

The solemn delivery of the flag to the Romanian legionaries, in Piazza di Siena in Rome (colour litho)
2808769 The solemn delivery of the flag to the Romanian legionaries, in Piazza di Siena in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Legion: A Timeless Symbol of Strength and Honor" Step back in time to ancient Rome, where the mighty Roman legions donned their iconic costumes. These brave warriors formed the backbone of the Roman military, known for their discipline and unwavering loyalty. Fast forward to Colonel Rollet and the French Foreign Legion during World War I. This legendary unit from France became a symbol of courage as they fought valiantly on various fronts, earning respect worldwide. Meanwhile, the 3rd Hussars, Infantry, and Light Infantry of Kings German Legion showcased their prowess on the battlefield with unmatched skill and precision. Their legacy lives on as a testament to their bravery. In Czechoslovakia in 1918, an armored train served as a formidable force against adversaries. The Czech armoured train became synonymous with resilience and determination during turbulent times. The image of a Foreign Legionnaire conjures up visions of adventure and sacrifice. These individuals left behind everything familiar to join this elite fighting force – embodying strength in unity. Shifting gears to Eugene Boudin's painting "Ships in a Harbour, " we see vessels standing tall amidst tumultuous waters. Just like these ships weathering storms, legions have faced countless challenges throughout history while remaining steadfast. Traveling back further still is an awe-inspiring sculpture depicting a Roman legionary at an Italian museum in Rome. This artwork serves as a reminder that even centuries later, we continue to be captivated by these remarkable soldiers' valor. Remembrance Day holds special significance each year when we honor those who sacrificed everything for our freedom. A leaflet advertising this solemn occasion reminds us all that legions past deserve our eternal gratitude. During World War I, Lady Londonderry played an instrumental role in supporting troops through her tireless efforts on multiple fronts. Her dedication exemplifies how legions extend beyond just soldiers but also include strong-willed individuals who contribute selflessly.