Standard Bearer Collection (#3)

A Standard-bearer, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Standard-bearer, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Standard-bearer of Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Standard-bearer of Cutch, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Standard Bearer, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Standard Bearer, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Emblem-bearers of Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Emblem-bearers of Cutch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

British Standard, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, Standard Bearer, 1820 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

Mousquetaires Noirs, Standard Bearer, 1814-15. Artist: Eugene Titeux
Mousquetaires Noirs, Standard Bearer, 1814-15. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2

Standard Bearers, Arch of Constantine, relief detail, early 2nd century. The Arch of Constantine was constructed 313-315 alhough dedicated to Constantine

Roman tombstone of a standard bearer

Illustration of the Romans landing in Britain, 19th century
Illustration of the Romans landing in Britain, depicting the centurion who leapt ashore with the standard. It was printed in A Chronicle of England, published in 1864

Standard bearers, drummers and trumpeters of a Saracen army, 13th century
Standard bearers, drummers and trumpeters of a Saracen army mounted on camels and horses, 13th century. From an Arab manuscript

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

Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1070s). Harold IIs (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by an armoured standard bearer and a warrior with an axe, confront Norman cavalryman armed with lances

Roman tombstone of Gaius Musius, standard-bearer of the 14th legion, erected by his brother

XI Reggimento Artiglieria - Italian 11th Artillery Regiment
Standard of the Italian 11th Artillery Regiment (XI Reggimento Artiglieria) formed on 1st November 1884. The Illustration shows a historic late 17th century artilleryman. Date: 1902

Great Lansquenet Standard Bearer 1658 Mezzotint
Artokoloro

Standard Bearer Raised Left Hand early 16th century
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Standard Bearer, Porte-etendard, L Estampe originale
Drawings and Prints, Print, Standard Bearer (Porte-etendard), L Estampe originale, Album IV, Artist, Publisher, Henri de Groux, Andre Marty, Belgian, 1867-1930, French, born 1857, Groux, Henri de

Standard-Bearer Woodcut Sheet 4 13 / 16 3 7 / 8 12. 3
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Standard-Bearer, Flanked, Lansquenet, side, copy, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, A Standard-Bearer Flanked by a Lansquenet at each side (copy), Artist, Hans Schaufelein, German, Nuremberg ca. 1480-ca

Standard Bearer ca 1515 Woodcut Sheet 8 1 / 8 5 1 / 4
Artokoloro

WWI: PARADE, 1919. Color bearers of the 369th Infantry Regiment at the start of the parade up Fifth Avenue in New York City. Photograph, 17 February 1919

SOLDIER: SAMURAI. A samurai field marshal. Japanese woodblock print, 1597

VASCO NUNEZ de BALBOA (1475-1519). Spanish explorer. Balboa taking possession of the Pacific Ocean for Spain on September 29, 1513. Color lithograph, 19th century

Source Size = 2755 x 3556
The Standard Bearer, after a Painting by Rembrandt

Source Size = 2091 x 1899
The International Exhibition: " charles I. and his Standard-Bearer, " in Aluminium, Exhibited by Bell and Co. 1862

Mexican Dress, c. 1500, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246809 Mexican Dress, c.1500, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Roman Military Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (coloured lithograph)
BAL246076 Roman Military Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (coloured lithograph) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Entry of the Crusaders in Constantinople in 1204, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219431 Entry of the Crusaders in Constantinople in 1204, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore

Crusaders on route for the Holy Land (engraving)
KW212281 Crusaders on route for the Holy Land (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Rider with banner, Jacob de Gheyn (II), 1599

Drum beater, Raphael de Mey, Hendrick Goltzius, Johann Bussemacher, 1580 - 1600

Ensign, Abraham de Bruyn, c. 1550 - c. 1587

Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, ca. 1470 / 1482 - 1527 / 1534), possibly after Raphael
Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, ca. 1470/1482 - 1527/1534), possibly after Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) or Agostino Musi (Italian, ca. 1490 - after 1536). Standard Bearer, 16th century

A Standard-Bearer before a Castle; Master of the Berlin Roundels, German, active 1515; Germany, Europe; about 1515; Pen and black ink; Diam.: 6.7 cm (Diam.: 2 5/8 in.)

MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST. Hernando Cortes and his army encounter Aztec warriors. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, compiled by Bernardo de Sahagun, c1540

AZTEC: CODEX AZCATITLAN. Drawing from the Aztec Codex Azcatitlan depicting warriors, a standard bearer and ceremonial drummers, 16th or 17th century

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. The Japanese commander, Colonel Awaya leading his troops in the attack against a Chinese walled city while British forces attack from the left

SPAIN: KNIGHTS, c1285. Christian knights of the Reconquista. Manuscript illumination, Spanish, c1285

CHINA: REVOLUTION, 1911. Chinese Red Cross nurses march through the streets of Shanghai, China, during the Revolution of 1911. Drawing from an English newspaper of 1911

GERMANY: PEASANT WAR, 1514. Title-page to Pamphilus Gengenbach: Der Bundschuh, 1514

SOLDIER: SAMURAI. A samurai field marshal. Japanese woodblock print, 1597

RUSSIA: REVOLUTION OF 1917. Pro-Bolshevik soldiers, with red flags fixed to their bayonets, patrolling the streets of Petrograd in March 1917, from a car commandeered from the Provisional Government

LONDON: PARADE, c1915. The Salvation Army marching in a parade in London, England, c1915

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, c1918. American poster for war bonds featuring a soldier charging into battle accompanied by Liberty bearing a sword and flag. Lithograph by Edwin Howland Blashfield, c1918

SOCIALISM, 1895. An advancing army of workers carries the banners with the names of workers parties from around the world

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A standard bearer is a symbol of honor, courage, and loyalty throughout history. From the Soldiers of the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs proudly carrying their flag in battle to the Interior of the Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul where a standard bearer stands tall amidst devotion, these individuals have played an integral role. In the midst of The Crusades during the 12th century, a Crusaders army relied on their standard bearers to lead them into battle with unwavering determination. Matthias Pfenninger's illustration from 1764 depicts two soldiers - one standing holding a flag while another sits behind them, showcasing the importance placed on this role. Even in times of sacrifice and loss, as portrayed in "How a Standard-Bearer Died, " we see that these brave souls would give their lives for what they believed in. Their commitment was not limited to warfare alone; it extended to various regions such as Eastern Africa near Lake Nyassa where native types carried flags representing their tribes. The significance of standards can also be seen through Roman costumes depicted in colored engravings and Dupenvant's portrayal of a flagbearer. These images remind us that throughout different eras and cultures, there has always been someone entrusted with carrying these symbols high. During conflicts like those before Plevna or even modern-day crusades fought by General Skobeleff and his Standard-Bearer against Russian enemies, this position held immense responsibility. Engravings from Le Vocabulaire Illustre show how diverse languages recognize this crucial role - Porte-etendard (French), Standard-bearer (English), Fahnentrager (German). Lastly, let us not forget The ensign who represents unity among troops under one common cause or German Costume from 1500-1550 which showcases how fashion intertwined with military roles. Whether on ancient battlegrounds or within contemporary societies worldwide today, standard bearers continue to inspire awe and admiration.