Aiguillette Collection

The Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen
Pictured are members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) on the Mall as the Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen

Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Creator: Robinson
Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Portrait of Sir Frederick Roberts, British officer, Commander-in-Chief of the Army. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Earl Marshal of England, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Earl Marshal of England, 1937. Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

His Majesty The King, 1911. Creator: Unknown
His Majesty The King, 1911. King George V and his Queen consort Mary of Teck were crowned on 22 June 1911. From "The Book of the Coronation". [Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, 1911]

The Book of the Coronation, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Book of the Coronation, 1911. King George V and his Queen consort Mary of Teck were crowned on 22 June 1911. From "The Book of the Coronation". [Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, 1911]

General Mouravieff, the Captor of Kars (from a photograph by Weingartner, of Moscow), 1856. Creator: Unknown
General Mouravieff, the Captor of Kars (from a photograph by Weingartner, of Moscow), 1856. Russian officer who fought against the British in the Crimean War

Major General Hugh L Scott, U.S.A. Chief of Staff, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Major General Hugh L Scott, U.S.A
Major General Hugh L Scott, U.S. Army, Chief of Staff, 1915

Commander Blakewood, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Commander Blakewood, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 13

Major F. K. Tomkins, 13th U.S. Cavalry, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Major F. K. Tomkins, 13th U.S
Major F. K. Tomkins, 13th U.S. Cavalry, between 1909 and 1923. US Army officer Frank Tomkins served with distinction during the Mexican Punitive Expedition

Major W. Lassiter, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Major W. Lassiter, between 1913 and 1918
Major W. Lassiter, between 1913 and 1918. US Army officer William Lassiter fought in the Spanish-American War, Occupation of Veracruz, World War I, and the Occupation of the Rhineland

Earl Kitchener, 1910, (c1920). Creator: Bassano Ltd
Earl Kitchener, 1910, (c1920). Portrait of British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916)

Duke of Cambridge Takes the Salute for his First Colonelis Review
Pictured, the first time HRH Prince William carries out his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards Regiment. William is the Irish Guards first royal colonel and its Colonel-in-Chief is the Queen

Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
XOT366514 Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Nedomansky Studio, Vienna (fl.1914-18); Museo della Guerra di Rovereto, Trento

General Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
XOT366526 General Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Nedomansky Studio, Vienna (fl.1914-18); Museo della Guerra di Rovereto, Trento

Wilhelm II, German Emperor, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
XOT366520 Wilhelm II, German Emperor, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Nedomansky Studio, Vienna (fl.1914-18); Museo della Guerra di Rovereto, Trento

Colonel Joseph Crain Audenried, (Shermans Staff), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Andenried [sic], Col. (Shermans Staff), between 1865 and 1880. [Joseph C. Audenried served with General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War]

Colonel Joseph Crain Audenried, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Andenried [sic], Col. between 1865 and 1880. [Joseph C. Audenried served with General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War]

Major Goodloe, U. S. Marines. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Goodloe, Major, U.S.M. between 1865 and 1880. [Possibly a portrait of Brigadier General Green Clay Goodloe Senior, Union Army, US Marine Corps]

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, 1900 (oil on canvas)
BAL283528 Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Liphart, Baron Ernest Friedrich von (1847-1932/34); State Museum Tsarskoye Selo, St

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Aiguillette; Shoulder-knot; Achselband (engraving)
7194633 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Aiguillette; Shoulder-knot; Achselband (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aiguillette; Shoulder-knot; Achselband)

The Conqueror of Bagdad, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359873 The Conqueror of Bagdad, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Wildman, 1808-16 (oil on canvas)
3744673 Thomas Wildman, 1808-16 (oil on canvas) by Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845) (attr.to); 80x67 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info)

Thomas Wildman (1787-1859) (oil on canvas)
3744692 Thomas Wildman (1787-1859) (oil on canvas) by Lonsdale, James (1777-1839); 125.7x100.3 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info)

Colonel William Shakespeare King, ca. 1825. Creator: Unknown
Colonel William Shakespeare King, ca. 1825

British Official, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
British Official, 1858-61

General Sir William R. Robertson G. C. B. K. C. V. O, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
General Sir William R. Robertson G.C.B. K.C.V.O, c1916, (c1920). Portrait of British soldier William Robert Robertson (1860-1933), general and later field marshal

H. M. Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, c1910s, (c1920). Creator: Russell & Sons
H. M. Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, c1910s, (c1920). Portrait of Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947) who reigned for nearly 46 years

General Bülow von Dennewitz, (1936). Creator: Unknown
General Bulow von Dennewitz, (1936). Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm Freiherr von Bulow, Graf von Dennewitz (1755-1816), Prussian general of the Napoleonic Wars

Lieut. The Hon. F. H. S. Roberts, V. C. late 1890s, (1901). Creator: Chancellor
Lieut. The Hon. F. H. S. Roberts, V.C. late 1890s, (1901). Portrait of Lieutenant Frederick Hugh Sherston Roberts, British soldier

General Sir William Robertson, 1910s, (1919). Creator: Unknown
General Sir William Robertson, 1910s, (1919). Portrait of British soldier William Robert Robertson (1860-1933), general and later field marshal

The German Emperor, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The German Emperor, (1919). Portrait of Wilhelm II (1859-1941), Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, with the Totenkopf on his fur busby

Studio portrait of George V taken aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, c1935. Creator
Studio portrait of George V taken aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, c1935. King George V (1865-1936) in naval uniform, sitting against a curtain to have his photograph taken on board the royal yacht

Studio portrait of George V taken aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, c1935. Creator
Studio portrait of George V taken aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, c1935. King George V (1865-1936) in naval uniform, sitting against a curtain to have his photograph taken on board the royal yacht

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"Aiguillette: A Symbol of Honor and Tradition in the Army" In a grand display of loyalty and reverence, the Army celebrates the birthday of their Queen. Earl Kitchener's portrait from 1910 captures this momentous occasion, reminding us of the deep respect soldiers hold for their monarch. The significance of aiguillettes is beautifully depicted in various artworks. Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, General August von Mackensen, General Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, and Wilhelm II are all immortalized on canvas wearing these intricate shoulder-knots. These images serve as a testament to the importance placed on tradition and rank within military circles. Even across borders, aiguillettes symbolize honor and prestige. Colonel Joseph Crain Audenried proudly displays his adorned uniform between 1865 and 1880. Major Goodloe from the U. S. Marines also dons this distinguished accessory during that same period. These portraits remind us that regardless of nationality or time period, aiguillettes have long been revered symbols among military personnel. Emperor Nicholas II's oil painting from 1900 showcases another example where an illustrious figure wears an exquisite shoulder-knot with pride. This further emphasizes how aiguillettes transcend boundaries and unite individuals through shared traditions. An engraving titled "Le Vocabulaire Illustre" provides insight into what exactly an aiguillette represents - not just as decoration but also as part of military vocabulary worldwide. Intricate yet elegant, these shoulder-knots embody centuries-old customs while adding flair to uniforms worn by those who protect our nations' values. The presence of aiguillettes serves as both an homage to history and a mark of distinction for those who wear them with pride in service to their country.