Territorial Collection

Old Caucasus map
Antique map of Caucasus

The Royal Logistic Corps. The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed in 1993, by the union of the following British Army corps: Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Army Ordnance Corps

Territorial Army Poster
A recruitment poster for encouraging new recruits to enlist in the British Territorial Army, stressing the camaraderie of being one of the Lads of the Village

Territorial Army Poster
A recruiting poster for the Territorial Army, highlighting that sporting pursuits need not be sacrificed to join - in fact they are actually strongly encouraged!

Protect Your Heritage. Join the Territorial Army. Recruiting poster by E R Blair, 1920 (c).Printed bys C Allen and Company Limited, 20 Gerrard Street, London, W1. Date: circa 1920

Territorial Army poster - Inter-war period
For England and Freedom! Join the Territorial Army. Recruitment poster Number 8. Chromolithograph after Lance Cattermole, published by His Majestys Stationery Office, 1938. Date: 1938

RF - Lions (Panthera leo) - two brothers patrolling territorial boundary. Short grass plains on the border of Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) near Ndutu, Tanzania

Ta Poster / Bairnsfather
A recruitment poster for the Territorial Army featuring Bairnsfathers WWI creation, Old Bill

Bomb Disposal - Join the Territorials now! Colour photolithograph recruiting poster, 1990 (c).Published by Armed Forces Careers Office. Date: circa 1990

Territorial Army camping at Oval cricket ground, WW1
The Territorial Army camping at the Oval cricket ground in London on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Types of Territorials
Types of the Territorial Army wearing their various uniforms including the Highland Light Infantry (far left), Rifle Brigade and Royal Engineers

Blacktail Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) engaging in Jump-yip behavior - A strong arch of the back or " jump" followed by a shrill " yip" - Thought to occur when a predator

B. S. A. Military Pattern Air Rifles
B.S.A. Military Pattern Air Rifles, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited Date: circa 1910

Map of Prussia, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Map of Prussia, c1872. Showing the various regions including Holstein, Hanover, Westphalia, Lower Rhine, Lorraine, Nassau, Cassel, Saxony, Brandedburg, Silesia, Pomerania, West Prussia

Lions (Panthera leo) - two brothers patrolling territorial boundary, affectionate behaviour, border of Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) near Ndutu, Tanzania

Winston Churchill and daughter, Mary Soames 1943
Winston Churchill and his daughter, Mary Soames in 1943. Churchill was on his way to receive the Freedom of the City of London. Mary is in ATS uniform. Date: 1943

WW1 poster, 20th London Regiment
WW1 recruitment poster, 20th London Regiment (HQ Holly Hedge House, Blackheath), Praise for Territorials. Join your own local battalion at once. Date: 1914-1918

WW2 Poster -- Women of Britain Come Forward Now
Women of Britain -- These scientific instruments demand nimble fingers and quick brains. Come Forward Now. Recruitment poster, Auxiliary Territorial Service

WW2 Poster -- You are wanted too! Join the ATS
You Are Wanted Too! Join The ATS. Recruitment poster, Auxiliary Territorial Service. Colour photolithograph by unknown artist, published by HMSO

Sultan Selim I conquering Egypt
Sultan Selim I, nicknamed Yavuz " the Stern", " the Steadfast" or " the Grim" (1465?-1520) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520

Spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) scent marking in Monga National Park, New South Wales, Australia. Remote camera, triggered by movement

Wild Horses / mustangs, two stallions rearing up fighting, Pryor Mountains, Montana, USA, June

Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) female territorial marking by rubbing cheek against ancient Manchurian fir tree, Land of the Leopard National Park, Far East Russia, November

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)
Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge between September 14 and October 31, 1916, (c1920). The British line in northern France during the Battle of the Somme

Ulsters Oath - The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule
Remember Castledawson (a UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) stronghold in County Derry) written on a staunchly Unionist postcard entitled Ulsters Oath - " Under no cirsumstances shall we submit to

Male ginger cat spraying on wooden post

Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) male hummingbirds territorial fight at dawn, Turrialba, Costa Rica

WW1 - Territorials Blessed at St. Pancras Church, London
WW1 - London Territorials are blessed as they pass St. Pancras Church, London, where they deposited their colours Date: 1914

London Territorial regiments at the start of WWI
Just before the British Army was mobilised following the outbreak of World War I, a number of London Territorial regiments were on their war to camp for their annual training when they were ordered

School Sentry 1914
A member of the Artists Rifles (Territorial Army Regiment) on sentry duty at the entrance to Lancing Street L.C.C. School at Kings Cross, London, in the first week of war. Date: 5 August 1914

Sailors, probably American, and some civilians posed on a cruiser berthed in New York(?), c1905

Japanese soldiers on a beach in Manchuria, c1905. Creator: Underwood & Underwood
Japanese soldiers on a beach in Manchuria, c1905

A crowd of Japanese soldiers; Chinese coolies in right foreground, Manchuria, c1905. Creator: Underwood & Underwood
A crowd of Japanese soldiers; Chinese coolies in right foreground, Manchuria, c1905

Carrying wounded Russian in a jinriksha from the front down to the hospital in Port Arthur, c1905

Bicycle stretchers bringing Russian wounded to a surgical station -- siege of Port Arthur, c1905

Inside a Russian fort during the siege - shell marks around a dummy gun - Port Arthur, c1905

Map of the Far East of the USSR, Northern China (Manchuria) and Mongolia, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Far East of the USSR, Northern China (Manchuria) and Mongolia, 1930. This Soviet-era map is intended to serve a propaganda purpose

Map showing the lands assigned to emigrant Indians west of Arkansas and Missouri, 1836. Creator: Topographical Bureau
Map showing the lands assigned to emigrant Indians west of Arkansas and Missouri, 1836. Following passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830

North America divided into its III principall [sic] parts, 1685. Creator: Philip Lea
North America divided into its III principall [sic] parts, 1685. This map, North America Divided into its III Principal Parts

Map of the mining district of California, 1851. Creator: William A. Jackson
Map of the mining district of California, 1851. This map, produced in two parts in the early years after the California Gold Rush of 1849

Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. German Cameroon was an African colony of the German Empire from 1884 to 1916

Map of German South West Africa, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of German South West Africa, First World War, (c1920). The German annexation of South West Africa took place in the 1880s

Map of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century, 1890. The Byzantine Empire underwent a revival under Macedonian emperors from Basil I (867-886) in late 9th, 10th, and early 11th centuries

RF - Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) males fighting, Churchill, Canada, November

Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) territorial fighting around Heliconia flower (Heliconia latispatha) La Selva, Costa Rica

RF- Indian eagle owl (Bubo bengalensis) head portrait, captive, from India

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"Defending the Realm: The Territorial Army's Commitment to Protecting Our Heritage" The Royal Logistic Corps, an integral part of the Territorial Army, has always been at the forefront when it comes to safeguarding our nation's territorial boundaries. As depicted in a captivating Territorial Army poster from the inter-war period, two majestic RF-Lions can be seen patrolling their territory with unwavering determination. Intriguingly, an old Caucasus map serves as a reminder of how territories have evolved over time and highlights the importance of maintaining a strong defense force like the Territorials. Another striking poster urges individuals to join this esteemed army by emphasizing that protecting one's heritage is not just a duty but also an honor. A vintage Ta Poster featuring Bairnsfather showcases the camaraderie and spirit within the ranks of these brave soldiers who are ready to face any challenge head-on. One such challenge highlighted is bomb disposal - urging potential recruits to join forces with the Territorials immediately. Historical photographs capture moments where members of the Territorial Army camped at iconic locations such as Oval cricket ground during World War I. These images depict their dedication and commitment towards defending our land even amidst challenging circumstances. The diverse types of they are showcased through various recruiting grounds for both regular army personnel and those interested in joining this prestigious force. This emphasizes that regardless of background or expertise, there is a place for everyone within this noble organization dedicated to preserving our territorial integrity. Joining hands with other branches like The Royal Logistic Corps, individuals become part of something greater than themselves - defenders of our heritage and protectors against any threat that may compromise our territorial boundaries. In doing so, they contribute significantly towards ensuring peace and security for future generations. So if you're looking for purposeful service rooted in tradition while making a tangible difference on home soil, look no further than joining The Territorial Army.