Solider Collection

Robert Blair "Paddy"Mayne was born in Newtownards, County Down
Robert Blair " Paddy" Mayne was born in Newtownards, County Down, the second youngest of seven children. The Mayne family were prominent landowners who owned several retail businesses in

Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO
Artist: Newling, Edward - Title: Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO - Date: 1921 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 111.8 x 86.4

Budapest, Hungary

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair "Paddy"Maynes house in Newtownards
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair " Paddy" Maynes house in Newtownards, County Down. Circa December 1965

Roman soldiers of Ermine Street Guard, in line abreast with shields and stabbing swords, cavalry in support, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrians Wall, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Surma plate
Svetlin Yosifov

The High Road
Daniel Springgay

Surma plate
Svetlin Yosifov

The High Road
Daniel Springgay

Surma plate
Svetlin Yosifov

The High Road
Daniel Springgay

Surma plate
Svetlin Yosifov

The High Road
Daniel Springgay

Surma plate
Svetlin Yosifov

Robert Blair "Paddy"Mayne (Second from right) was born in Newtownards
Robert Blair " Paddy" Mayne (Second from right) was born in Newtownards, County Down, the second youngest of seven children

The High Road
Daniel Springgay

Surma plate
Svetlin Yosifov

Afghan tribesman, Khyber Pass
3788829 Afghan tribesman, Khyber Pass; (add.info.: Afghan tribesman, Khyber Pass. Photograph taken early 20th century. The Khyber Pass connects Afghanistan and Pakistan)

1905 Russian Revolution
3785642 1905 Russian Revolution; (add.info.: 1905 Russian Revolution - Jalta Rooms after attack, Moscow. Wave of mass political and social unrest that spread through vast areas of the Russian Empire)

45th Rattray's Sikhs, British Colonial Army
3788830 45th Rattray's Sikhs, British Colonial Army; (add.info.: 45th Rattray's Sikhs, British Colonial Army. Photograph from early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Crowds welcome the Sirdar in Egypt
Crowds welcoming the Sirdar, Sir Reginald Wingate (1861-1953), into Egypt, active from 1899-1916. He was a British general

On the field of honour, 1915 (litho)
KW345530 On the field of honour, 1915 (litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection

Vintage Barbie
Robert Girmencea

Military training
Garik

The Rear-Guard in 1812, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL370627 The Rear-Guard in 1812, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Beadle, James Prinsep (1863-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815
6317542 The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815. The Duke of Wellington looks down over Hougoumont farm)

Portrait of Deborah Sampson, 1797 (litho)
1762601 Portrait of Deborah Sampson, 1797 (litho) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Deborah Sampson Gannett (December 17)

The Wounded Cuirassier (colour litho)
2818358 The Wounded Cuirassier (colour litho) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wounded Cuirassier)

1943 Syria - boiling grapes to made Arak liqour Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1843 - Syria - church of St Simeon Stylites near Aleppo
1843 - Syria - the church of St Simeon Stylites near Aleppo Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1843 - Syria - Darkouch or Darkush on River Orontes
1843 - Syria - Darkouch or Darkush on the River Orontes Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1843 - Syria - threshing grain with donkeys Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1843 - Syria - children getting water from a well Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Middle East Lebanon - street scene Tripoli Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Lebanon Temple of Jupiter Baalbek Ba albek
1943 Middle East Lebanon - Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek Ba albek - threshing grain Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Middle East Syria refugees from Europe Taurus Express
1943 Middle East Syria - refugees from Europe on the Taurus Express train which travelled from Turkey Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa

1943 Middle East Syria - scene at Aleppo view of the city Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Syria - Hama on the river Orontes Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Syria - man and boy suffering from Trachoma Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Syria village with traditional mud beehive houses
1943 Syria - Kafer or Kafr Halab - village with traditional mud beehive houses Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 - Syria - making salt from sea water, coast at Tartus
1943 - Syria - making salt from sea water by evaporation on the coast at Tartus Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 - camels in Syria Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Syria - British soldier cooking sand crabs Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 - supply convoy close to Syria, Turkey border
1943 - supply convoy of aid inside Turkish territory - close to Syria, Turkey border Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Syria Kurds, Maidan Akbis, Meiden Ekbis, near Aleppo
1943 Syria - Kurds in Maidan Akbis or Meiden Ekbis, near Aleppo Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 - Syria - Homs - a man grading wheat grain Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1943 Syria 1943 reaping crops with a lend lease combine
1943 Syria - 1943 - reaping crops with a lend lease combine harvester Kamechlie, Syria - an early example of a combine cutting a farm crop - probably wheat Photograph by a British army recruitment

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"Soldier: A Legacy of Courage and Sacrifice" In the heartlands of Newtownards, County Down, a young Robert Blair "Paddy" Mayne was born. Little did anyone know that this humble beginning would lay the foundation for an extraordinary journey as a soldier. Across time and continents, soldiers like Captain Albert Ball VC, DSO fought valiantly to protect their nations. Their unwavering bravery became an inspiration for generations to come. From Budapest, Hungary to the battlefields where Roman soldiers of Ermine Street Guard stood in line abreast with shields and stabbing swords, these warriors etched their names into history. As we delve deeper into the annals of time, we witness crowds welcoming the Sirdar in Egypt - a testament to unity amidst chaos, and is here that Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair "Paddy" Mayne found his calling; his indomitable spirit leading him towards greatness. The echoes of battles long past resonate through pages depicting Judas Maccabeus before the army of Nic in the Old Testament Bible. These stories remind us that courage knows no bounds and can be found even in darkest times. Returning once more to Newtownards, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair "Paddy" Mayne's house stands as a symbol of his unwavering dedication. It serves as a reminder that heroes are not confined solely to distant lands but can emerge from our very own communities. On fields soaked with bloodshed during 1915's tumultuous battles, soldiers faced unimaginable horrors yet never faltered. Through lithographs capturing those moments on the field of honor, we pay homage to their sacrifice and resilience. Amidst tales steeped in valorous deeds lies unexpected beauty - Vintage Barbie reminding us that even amidst war's turmoil there is still room for joy and innocence. Today marks The Day of Memory when we reflect upon all those who have served selflessly throughout history.