Legion Collection (page 8)

Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion, third quarter 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion, third quarter 15th century

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
(ex Missouri Air National Guard) - Republic F-84F-30-GK Thunderstreak 51-9422, late of the 110th Fighter Squadron, on gate guard duties at St. Louis Air National Guard Base, MO

The Roman road between Bettws- y-Coed and Dolwyddelan, Caernarvonshire, Wales, known as Sarn Helen ( The Causeway of the Legion ), seen here under Mynyd Cribau. Date: 1950s

Roman soldiers fighting against Dacians, battle scene in shallow depth with horses and horn-players (after a bas-relief on the Arch of Constantine, Rome), 1553

POLISH LEGION 1810
Men of the LEGION POLONAISE, Regiment de la Vistule, serving alongside the French in Napoleons war with Russia, hated by the Poles Date: 1810

Landing of Julius Caesar, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Landing of Julius Caesar, 1773. Julius Caesar (100 BC- 44 BC) first landed in Britain on August 26th, 55 BC, it was almost another hundred years before the Romans actually conquered Britain in AD 43

Ancient Warriors (oil on canvas)
XIR177218 Ancient Warriors (oil on canvas) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); 172x298 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; French, out of copyright

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - The Galbraith Memorial, Eden Park Date: 1929

Jose Millan Astray and Terreros (1879-1954), Spanish militar, founder of the Spanish Legion in 1920

Cover of an album released in memory of the farewell to the Condor Legion, who returned to Germany in May 1939, after fighting in the Spanish Civil War

The Roman standard bearer of the 10th legion landing in Britain, 55BC (1864). Artist
The Roman standard bearer of the 10th legion landing in Britain, 55BC (1864). Julius Caesar (100BC-44BC) first invaded Britain in 55 BC, landing on the east coast of Kent. From a private collection

The standard bearer of the tenth legion, 55 BC (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The standard bearer of the tenth legion, 1864. Possibly the Legio decima Gemina (The Twins Tenth Legion), a legion of the Imperial Roman army

Quartermaster Snowden. Ward of the Legion of Frontiersmen, c1908. Artist: Illustrations Bureau
Quartermaster Snowden. Ward of the Legion of Frontiersmen, c1908. From Penroses Pictorial Annual, Vol. XIV, edited by William Gamble. [A.W. Penrose & Co. Ltd, London, 1908-9]

Silver Denarii of the Roman politician Mark Antony, 1st century BC
Silver Denarii of Mark Antony (January 14, 83 BC - August 1, 30 BC), honouring his legions and other units, 1st century BC

Roman invasion of Britain, 1st century BC (1864). A standard Bearer of the 10th Legion bringing the standard ashore. Julius Caesar commanded the first Roman landings in Britain in 55 and 54 BC

Novaesium, Roman legionary base on the Rhine, modern Neuss, shown here after being rebuilt in 70 AD. After an illustration by Edgar Holloway

Le Palais de la Legion d Honneur and la Cour des comptes, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Francois Villeret. From L Illustration, published 1936

Portrait Louis Napoleon King Holland 1778-1846
Portrait of Louis Napoleon, King of Holland, Louis Napoleon (1778-1846), King of Holland from 1806 to 1810, in the uniform of the life guards on foot

Carel Hendrik Ver Huell 1764-1845 Vice Admiral
Carel Hendrik Ver Huell (1764-1845), Vice Admiral of the Batavian Fleet and Minister of Navy of the Batavian Republic, adorned with the officer cross of the Legion of Honor, granted to him in 1804

Jan Blanken Jansz Superintendent Waterworks Jan Blanken
Jan Blanken Jansz, Superintendent of Waterworks, Jan Blanken (1755-1838) is dressed in the uniform of Inspector General of the Public Works and Water Management

Various subjects archaeological interest Pillar
Various subjects of archaeological interest. Pillar of the Tenth Roman Legion. In arcade of the Citadel Hotel. pillar inside the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. 1920, Jerusalem

Caricature Of Andre Boniface Louis Riqueti, Vicomte De Mirabeau, 1754 A

WW1 Officers of the Loyal Legions in South Africa Date: circa 1916

Column of Marcus Aurelius. 176-192 AD. Detail. Rome
Column of Marcus Aurelius. 176-192 AD. Reliefs depicting the victories of Marcus Aurelius against the Germans and Sarmatians. Rome. Italy

WW1 - Canadian Volunteers
WW1 - The Canadian Volunteers, also known as The Moose Jaw Legion of Frontiersmen, photographed in front of a band stand at their first appearance

Helm and parade armor of a Roman officer. Ist c. B.C. Roman art. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Museum of Roman Civilization

Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage 1936 medal
A Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage 1936 medal. Manufactured by J. R. Gaunt, London. Commemorative Ware

Boadicea Inciting the Iceni against the Romans (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF107876 Boadicea Inciting the Iceni against the Romans (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

British Legion Childrens Christmas Party, Walton, Essex
The British Legion Club members children were annually treated to a Christmas party at the Walton-on-the-Naze Club in Essex

Zion Mule Corps in Palestine, WW1
Troops of the Zion Mule Corps (part of the Jewish Legion section of the British Army, Royal Fusiliers) travelling along a dusty road in Palestine during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Roman Standard bearer (throwing the eagle)
An aquilifer was a senior signifer bearing the eagle standard of a Roman legion. The name derives from the type of standard, aquila meaning " eagle"

Lieutenant-General Douglas Haig
Portrait by John St. Helier Lander of Douglas Haig (1861-1921), Commander of the First Corps of the British Expeditionary Force

American and Canadian troops, WW1
American and Canadian troops during the First World War. Although America did not join the war officially until April 1917, an American Legion had already gone into action, consisting of 16

Prince of Wales at British Legions annual conference
The Prince of Wales at the British Legions annual conference at the Queens Hall. He addressed delegates from over 4000 branches of the British Legion

Hanoverian Monument to Kings German Legion - Waterloo
Monument to the Kings German Legion (KGL) killed or fatally wounded during the Battle of Waterloo on the 18th June 1815. The monument was erected in 1818 by former KGL officers. Date: circa 1910s

Albert I - King of Belgium - Liege - Legion d Honneur
Albert I - King of Belgium, a panorama of Liege and the French Legion d Honneur. The German invasion of August 5th, 1914 soon reached Liege, which was defended by 30

Practical exercises in fencing. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Reign of Maximilian I (1459-1519). War against the Ottoman E
Holy Roman Empire. Reign of Maximilian I (1459-1519). War against the Ottoman Empire. Engraving by Historia Universal, 1885. Colored

The Column of Marcus Aurelius. Piazza Colonna. Rome. Italy
The Column of Marcus Aurelius. Roman victory Doric column featuring an spiral reliefs that depicts the vicotries of the Emperor against the Germans and Sarmatians. Completed by 193 A.C

Roman legionary. Relief. 2nd century AD
Relief depicting a roman legionary. Marble. 2nd century AD. From a triumphal arch of Emperor Trajan. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Sallust (86-35 BC). Jugurthine War. Engraving
Sallust (Gaius Sallustius Crispus) (86-35 BC). Roman politician and historian. Jugurthine War (111-104 BC). Engraving depicting the battle between the army of Jugurtha

Roman legionarty. Engraving

Society / Frontiersmen 20C
Quartermaster Snowden Ward, of the Legion of Frontiersmen Date: 1908

Monument, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, NW Algeria, North Africa
Monument at Sidi-Bel-Abbes, NW Algeria, North Africa -- French Foreign Legion, Honour and Loyalty. Date: circa 1920

The Duke of Edinburgh at British Legion Conference, 1961
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured with Major-General Richard Howard-Vyse, president of the British Legion, arriving at the Albert Hall for the Legions annual conference in the year of its

Eyes Down. British Legion Club, Norton on Tees 1970s 1970s

Captain Augustus Hartmann, 2nd Line Battalion, Kings German Legion, 1815.Oil on panel by Paul Dumortier, Tournai, 1815.Painted shortly before the Battle of Waterloo.Head and shoulders to right

American Legion parade, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
American Legion parade of Wyoming WW1 veterans in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, including a stagecoach drawn by four horses and marchers with flags. Date: circa 1923

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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.