Marines Collection

Join the Royal Marines Poster
Join the Royal Marines recruitment poster for the navy

Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, 1779. Painting by Bernardo Rodriguez. Quito School. Colonial baroque. Painting. ECUADOR. PICHINCHA. Quito. Convent of San Francisco

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines. 20th century

British Royal Marines arriving in Ostend, Belgium, WW1
A Brigade of Royal Marines march through Ostend, Belgium, greeted by local residents. The Brigade was made up of Battalions from each of the Royal Marine home divisions, Portsmouth

The Skye crofters Land League Agitation
Sketches in the Isle of Skye: the Crofters Land League. 1.Staffin, from the Bay. 2.Crofters huts in Portree. 3.Women of the crofters. 4. A Skye landlord. 5

Coronation. Royal Marine Guard of Honour march past
A contingent of The Royal Marines march into position as part of the Guard of Honour outside the west door of the Abbey. They will hold a position to the extreme right of the picture. 1953

War In Vietnam
Marines of G Company, 4th Marines are pictured climbing a hill in preparation for attack against the North Vietnamese. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

WORLD WAR I: U. S. MARINES. First in the Fight. American World War I Marine corps recruiting poster, c1918
WORLD WAR I: U.S. MARINES. First in the Fight. American World War I Marine corps recruiting poster, c1918, by James Montgomery Flagg

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines -- Thats the life! 20th century

H. M.s Curacoa 1865
Conflicts with the savages of the New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean. Boats of the Curacoa landing sailors and marines. A landing party of 180 seamen and marines, commanded by Captain Dent

WW1 recruitment poster, Teufel Hunden, US Marines
WW1 American recruitment poster, Teufel Hunden (Devil Dogs), German nickname for US Marines, showing a bulldog chasing a dachshund. Devil Dog Recruiting Station, Smithfield & Water Streets

WWI: OSTEND, c1914. British Royal Marines marching through Ostend, Belgium. Photograph, c1914

SOROLLA, Joaqu�(1863-1923). Maria at the beach
SOROLLA, Joaqu� (1863-1923). Maria at the beach, Biarritz. 1905. Impressionism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Sorolla Museum

Marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral
Collection of marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral

Maunsell Sea Fort, Thames Estuary; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a Sea Fort, designed by G.A. Maunsell, situated in the Thames Estuary during the Second World War, 1944

ROYAL MARINES RAISE UNION JACK OVER THE FALKLAND ISLANDS 1982

HMS Bounty
Vintage engraving showing the crew of HMS Bounty landing at Otaheite (Tahiti). HMS Bounty became infamous when on 28 April 1789 the crew mutinied

WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II
WW1 - SM U-14 was one of the 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy in World War I. On the 5th June 1915, U-14 was disabled by gunfire from armed British trawler, Oceanic II

American 5th Marines on a troop train, France, WW1
American 5th Marines travelling on a troop train soon after arriving in France during the First World War. Several of them are waving to the camera. Date: June 1917

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouettes
World War One recruitment poster with silhouettes -- Remember! England Expects -- the Need is Great Today.... the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join today

KOREAN WAR: ROCKET. A U. S. Marine Corps 24-rail T66 rocket launcher being loaded on the Korean front, early 1950s
KOREAN WAR: ROCKET. A U.S. Marine Corps 24-rail T66 rocket launcher being loaded on the Korean front, early 1950s

Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1961 reporting on the tensions in Kuwait after the Iraqi leader General Kassem had claimed Kuwait should be part of Iraq

Statues of the U.S. Marine Corps on the Iwo Jima Memorial at night in Arlington, Virginia, United States of America, North America

HMS Albion Deploys Royal Marine Assault Craft
Image shows assault craft with Royal Marines embarked exiting the stern of HMS Albion during amphibious operations off North Carolina, USA

World War 1: German infantry storm Lombartzyde
3786873 World War 1: German infantry storm Lombartzyde; (add.info.: World War 1: German infantry storm Lombartzyde, Belgium. Illustration by Martin Frost. 1915. Illustrirte Zeitung, Nr. 3732)

The Surrender of the German Fleet in 1918 (photo)
3793895 The Surrender of the German Fleet in 1918 (photo); (add.info.: The Surrender of the German Fleet - illustration of the the German Navy surrendering at the end of World War I, 1918)

Bronze medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon
5929644 Bronze medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon, 1739 (Medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon 1739) by British School

Bronze medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon
5929643 Bronze medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon, 1739 (Medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon 1739) by British School

National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo)
4072608 National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo) by National Photo Company (c.1850-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Porto Arturo Naval Battles (Colour Litho)
2798769 Porto Arturo Naval Battles (Colour Litho) by Japanese School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval fighting in Porto Arturo)

Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho)
PNP368940 Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

World War I:Sinking of British armoured cruiser
3781960 World War I:Sinking of British armoured cruiser; (add.info.: World War I: Sinking of British armoured cruiser HMS Monmouth, November 1914)

Viking conquest of England and Ireland
3782838 Viking conquest of England and Ireland; (add.info.: Viking conquest of England and Ireland - Viking ships sailing up the English Channel, 877. From painting by Herbert A)

Dutch Fleet off Malaga, Spain 1784 firing salute. (print)
7419876 Dutch Fleet off Malaga, Spain 1784 firing salute. (print) by Suntach, Antonio (1744-1828) (after); (add.info.: The Dutch Fleet off Malaga, Spain in 1784)

The Battle of Navarino, 20th October 1827, 1846 (oil on canvas)
FIA5330423 The Battle of Navarino, 20th October 1827, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900); Marine College, St

Fireworks on the water
3782180 Fireworks on the water; (add.info.: Fireworks on the water during a reenactment of naval combat by Jean Appier, reproduced from an engraving in his La Pyrotechnie, published in 1630)

Ocean Wave Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print)
3671854 Ocean Wave Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print) by Hewitt, John Hill (1801-90); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Claude Compte de Forbin, 1820 (sculpture)
7423018 Claude Compte de Forbin, 1820 (sculpture) by Petitot, Louis (1794-1862); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Sea Piece, 1794-1807 (watercolour on paper)
7528518 Sea Piece, 1794-1807 (watercolour on paper) by Owen, Samuel (1768-1857); 21x14.5 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

British, French, German and Japanese Officers in Shanghai, 1900 (b/w photo)
495445 British, French, German and Japanese Officers in Shanghai, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW1 Recruitment Poster for the US Navy, published 1917 (colour litho)
1275163 WW1 Recruitment Poster for the US Navy, published 1917 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nelson Received by Admiral Jervis after the Battle of St. Vincent (oil on canvas)
NGW311407 Nelson Received by Admiral Jervis after the Battle of St. Vincent (oil on canvas) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Battle of St)

"If you want to fight! Join the Marines", 1915 (colour litho)
698980 "If you want to fight! Join the Marines", 1915 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

The great raid on Tobruk: When the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Commandos Attacked the Port and Harbour. World War Two. Spread from The Sphere, 3rd October 1942

46 Royal Marines Commando Memorial Rots Normandy
Unusually this black marble memorial list the ages of the fallen. It commemorates the fighting in Rots and le Hamel of 11 June 1944

The men of the 29th Marine Commando Royal Artillery return from the Falklands. They wade ashore at Plymouth from the same landing craft used in their invasion of San Carlos Bay

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Marines: Defenders of Land and Sea From the ancient tale of Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, to modern-day conflicts like the war in Vietnam, they have always played a crucial role in safeguarding nations and their people. The Royal Marines, known for their unwavering dedication and bravery, are an epitome of this noble tradition. The iconic "Join the Royal Marines" poster stands as a testament to their enduring legacy. It beckons young men with its powerful imagery, showcasing the strength and resilience required to become part of this elite force. As they march past during coronations or arrive in distant lands like Ostend, Belgium during World War I, these marines embody honor and duty. In times of turmoil such as the Skye crofters Land League Agitation or amidst global conflicts like World War I, it is often the U. S. Marines who stand tall as pioneers on foreign shores. James Montgomery Flagg's recruitment poster captures their spirit perfectly - "First in the Fight, " it proudly proclaims. Even aboard naval vessels like H. M. S Curacoa 1865 or amidst fierce battles on land, marines remain steadfast guardians. Their presence instills confidence among sailors and soldiers alike; knowing that they can rely on these brave warriors brings solace even in times of chaos. The Teufel Hunden recruitment poster from World War I reminds us that fearlessness knows no boundaries. Whether British or American marines fighting side by side against a common enemy or marching through cities ravaged by war like Ostend in Belgium - they inspire hope amid devastation and can not just soldiers; they are ambassadors representing courage personified. They protect our seas from unseen threats while also standing firm on foreign soil when called upon. Through centuries-old tales and timeless images captured on posters throughout history, we salute these extraordinary individuals who selflessly dedicate themselves to defending our freedom.