Legion Collection (page 9)

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

Womens Legion pulling a broken down ambulance, WWI
Members of the Womens Legion, who worked convoying wounded soldiers among many other tasks, pulling a broken-down ambulance during the First World War. 1918

Reginald Alexander John Warneford, RNAS pilot
Flight Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John Warneford (1892-1915), RNAS pilot who was awarded the VC and the Legion d Honneur. Date: circa 1915

Signpost near Brownwood, Texas, USA, with a welcoming party of men. From left to right: C.V. Conlisk, L.A. McCristy, A.W. Springer, I.K. Floyd, Joe Blagg, N.K. Brady, Fred R. Donohoo, John A

Roma (2nd c. ). Imperial Age. Roman legionary. Sculpture
Roma (2nd c.). Imperial Age. Roman legionary. Sculpture

Trirreme romana. 19th c. Engraving. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza. Academia General Militar (General Military Academy)

Conquest of Hispania (218 BC-19 BC). Roman militia. A Roman encampment in times of the Roman invasion of Spain. Copper engraving by A. Roca ca. 1840. Engraving

Rome. Roman archer. Sculpture. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Museum of Roman Civilization

WW1 Womens Joy Loan Day 1919
A souvenir in commemoration of the Womens Joy Loan Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square, Saturday, 28th June 1919. This included a procession leaded by Lady St. Helier and others

Legion of Honor, San Francisco, California, USA
Palace of the Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1925

Paris, France - Invalides. Date: 1830

Paris, France - Hotel des Invalides, facade principale. Date: 1831

Queen Mother arriving for Remembrance Service
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother arriving for a Service of Remembrance at St Margarets Church, Westminster, on 10 November 1983. Date: 1983

Lady Londonderry, President of Womens War Service Legion
Lady Londonderry, formerly the Hon. Edith Chaplin, pictured in 1918 when she was President of the Womens War Services Legion (previously known as the Womens Legion)

British Legion Album - for Field Marshal Earl Haigs Appeal
The British Legion Album in aid of Field Marshal Earl Haigs Appeal for ex-Servicemen of all ranks. Compiled by E. Lonsdale Deighton. Book

WWI caricature of a lady driver of the War Services Legion
First World War caricature of a lady driver of the War Services Legion. Godfrey H. Brennan

Private Oscar Stanley Clark Blakstad
Bust-length portrait of No. 552748 Private Oscar Stanley Clark Blakstad (1893-1917) of Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry in the uniform of the Legion of Frontiersmen. Clarke

Bobette! by Higgins (Womens Legion)
First World War scene with woman wearing the uniform of the Womens Legion (Womens War Services Legion). The Legion provided all kinds of services including cooking for the Army, driving

Society war-workers, 1918
A page from The Sketch featuring four society ladies involved in war work. Top left is Lady Rosamund Butler, elder daughter of the Earl and Countess of Carrick

The Marchioness of Londonderry, president of Womens Legion
Lady Londonderry, formerly the Hon. Edith Chaplin, pictured in 1918 when she was President of the Womens War Services Legion (previously known as the Womens Legion)

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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.