Armband Collection (#5)

Three women police officers in a garden
Three women police officers (Iris Walker, Connie Hobbs(?) and Joan Strangleman) posing for their photo in a garden. They are in the Bather style uniform which was worn from 1946 to 1968

Woman police officer on traffic duty, London
Woman police officer on traffic duty in a London street, helping a schoolboy and schoolgirl cross the road safely. (2 of 3) Date: circa 1960s

Two women police officers on duty in London
Two women police officers on duty in a London street, one of them on a police telephone reading from a notebook, the other one (Annette Payne) in the background with a member of the public

Woman police officer on duty in Central London
Woman police officer (Sylvia Cloake) on duty in Central London, with the National Gallery and St Martin in the Fields in the background. Date: circa 1950s

Woman police officer W Gould at Woolwich, SE London
Woman police officer Winifred Gould (joined August 1931) photographed outside Woolwich Police Station, SE London. She is wearing the recently updated Stanley uniform -- a white shirt

Group photo, women police officers, London, WW2
Informal group photo of women police officers on a balcony at the Met Polices WEC. They are M Pascoe (joined March 1942), Shirley Jennings (joined May 1941, later Becke)

Woman police officer K M Boyd in uniform, London
Woman police officer Kathleen Mary Boyd (joined October 1931) in uniform, London, 22 October 1934. Date: 1934

Woman police officer posing in uniform, London
Woman police officer Ivy Cook (joined December 1930) posing in the recently updated Stanley uniform. A white shirt and tie were introduced, the jacket had four buttons and a matching material belt

Woman police officer posing in uniform, London, WW2
Woman police officer Sergeant Ivy Cook (joined December 1930) posing in uniform, 18 June 1940. Date: 1940

Woman police officer holding hands with children, London
Woman police officer holding hands with a girl and a boy on a London street -- perhaps she has just guided them across the road. Date: circa 1930s

Woman police officer in studio photo
Woman police officer in a studio photo, wearing double-breasted overcoat (for winter wear), white shirt and tie, helmet with badge and duty armband. Date: circa 1931

Male and female police officer on a street, London
A male and a female police officer on a street in London, reading something in a notebook. Date: circa 1930s

Woman police officer guiding little girl across the road and holding up her hand to an oncoming car, on the corner of Vincent Square, London SW1. Date: circa 1930s

Three women police officers in uniform, London
Three female Metropolitan Police officers pose in their uniforms (winter dress, with overcoats) -- an inspector, a sergeant and a constable

Woman police officer, Elsie G Hutchinson, London
An early woman police officer, Inspector Elsie G Hutchinson, who joined the Metropolitan Police in 1919. Date: 1919-1920

Superintendent Stanley and three women police officers
Superintendent Sophia Stanley (served 1918-1922, seated), the first Superintendent of Women Police, and three women police officers (left to right: Elinor J Robertson, served 1919-1922)

Woman police officer in new Stanley Uniform
Woman police officer in the new Stanley Uniform, introduced in 1919, and named after the first Superintendent of Women Police, Sophia Stanley

Two women police officers and a policeman, London
Two early women police officers and a policeman, London. They are (left) Beatrice Wills (nee Wakefield), (right) Alice Foscoe (nee Wills) both wearing the Stanley Uniform introduced in 1919

Woman police officer on duty, London
Woman police officer in London, wearing a helmet, a double-breasted coat and a duty armband. Date: circa 1920s

Woman police officer with small boys, London
Woman police officer on duty in London, tying the shoelace of a small boy as his friends look on. Date: circa 1920s

Two women police officers, Bow Street, London
Two women police officers outside Bow Street Police Station, London. They are WPC Ivy Ellis (left) and Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden (right)

Woman police officer Beatrice Wills on duty, London
Beatrice Wills (nee Wakefield), an early woman police officer, seen here on duty in a London street. She joined the force in January 1919, and is wearing the Stanley Uniform, introduced in that year

Early woman police officer, WW1
Early woman police officer, member of a special womens patrol set up at the start of the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1915

Early woman police officer, Mrs M B Crowle
Early woman police officer, Mrs Mary Beatrice Crowle, one of the first members of a special womens patrol set up at the start of the First World War

Women recruits for police jobs lined up
Women recruits for jobs with the Metropolitan Police in London lined up in uniform wearing armbands with the initial WPSR (probably standing for Women Police Service Recruit). Date: circa late 1910s

King George V and others at first Armistice anniversary
King George V and other royal mourners taking part in the first Armistice anniversary (first Remembrance Day), 11 November 1919. Date: 1919

Red Cross quartermaster in his office, WW1
A Red Cross quartermaster in his office, used as a Christmas greetings card in 1918. Date: 1918

Group photo with soldiers and dog in yard
Group photo with soldiers, civilians and a dog in a back yard. Date: circa 1914-1918

Cartoon, The Good Alphabet, WW1
Cartoon, The Good Alphabet. Two Frenchmen with different initials on their armbands meet on a country road. The main thing is that they are on the same side. Date: 1915

Finnish boy scout as ARP warden, Helsinki, WW2
Finnish boy scout as ARP warden at the headquarters of the Finnish Boy Scouts Association, Helsinki. Date: circa 1940s

AFS woman in double-breasted greatcoat, WW2
AFS woman in double-breasted greatcoat, beret, white scarf and armband (back view). Date: 1940s

Green baize armband of City of London Motor Volunteers
A green baize armband of the 4th/23rd Squadrons, City of London Motor Volunteers and a dress uniform metal belt buckle with the badge and lettering of the Motor Volunteer Corps. Framed as one

Senior Scout helping during Coronation
One of the Senior Scouts who helped during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953, carrying out Messenger duties for the Lord Chamberlains Office. Date: 1953

APM inspecting men, Western Front, France, WW1
An APM (Assistant Provost Marshal) inspecting his men before going on duty, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Two civilian scenes in Berlin, WW1
Two civilian scenes in Berlin in the early part of the First World War, asking the question: Has Germany Also Her Slackers? Above, an afternoon crowd in Unter den Linden

German Red Cross soldiers in Berlin, WW1
German Red Cross soldiers marching along a Berlin street in the early stages of the First World War. Date: September 1914

Sanitary Department on parade, WW1
The newly formed Sanitary Department on parade at the start of the First World War. Date: August 1914

People collecting for War Savings
People on a street, encouraging War Savings to help the war effort. Date: 1939-1945

WWII: FACTORY, 1942. A woman working at the Vega Aircraft Corporation plant in Burbank, California. Photograph by David Bransby, June 1942

AIR RAID WARDEN, 1943. An air raid warden in Rochester, New York. Photograph by Ralph Amdursky, 1943

JAPAN: RED CROSS. Japanese Red Cross workers. Photographed in the early 20th century

JAPAN: RED CROSS. A Japanese Red Cross delegation en route to Europe. Photographed in the early 20th century

Illustration of children swimming in a pool and standing at edge of pool ready to dive in, all wearing water wings

The Foundry of the God Vulcan, 1747 (oil on canvas)
XIR898130 The Foundry of the God Vulcan, 1747 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 94x12.7 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Forges de Vulcain ); French, out of copyright

A Young Man in Armour (oil on canvas)
XIR895703 A Young Man in Armour (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, (1606-69) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune homme el armure); Dutch, out of copyright

La Fornarina, c. 1516 (panel)
XIR68213 La Fornarina, c.1516 (panel) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Femme voilee, dite La Fornarina; ); Italian, out of copyright

La Fornarina, c. 1516 (panel) (detail of 68213)
XIR323496 La Fornarina, c.1516 (panel) (detail of 68213) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Femme voilee, dite La Fornarina; ); Italian

Desiree Clary (1781-1860) Queen of Sweden, 1807 (oil on canvas)
XIR238739 Desiree Clary (1781-1860) Queen of Sweden, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Lefevre, Robert (1755-1830); 64x54 cm; Royal Palace, Drottningholm, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Power of the Armband: A Journey Through History and Symbolism" From Kay Snap to Mr Bobby the Policeman, armbands have played a significant role in various contexts. In London during World War II, Woman Police Officer Kathleen Saville proudly wore her armband as she bravely served her community. Meanwhile, at Stoke City v BURNLEY match on December 3rd, 2016, fans donned armbands to show their unwavering support for their teams. During WWII in America's military forces, soldiers wore armbands displaying patriotism and unity. Commando Medical Service recruitment posters highlighted the importance of these brave individuals who provided medical aid amidst chaos. Similarly, still life paintings from WWI remind us that those who stand and wait also serve. Venturing into Vietnam's history, patriotic posters encouraged citizens to vent their red-hot anger through symbolic armbands. In Congo, Chief Ngalyema of Kintamo showcased his authority with a regal portrait featuring an intricately designed armband. Armbands were not limited to war-related scenarios; they also played a vital role in civil defense exercises during WWII. Furthermore, members of the First World War Women's Land Army proudly posed for a group photograph wearing their distinctive armbands at Tregavethan Farm in Truro. In modern times too, law enforcement officers like Shirley Jennings continue to wear armbands while serving and protecting communities worldwide. These symbols represent dedication and commitment towards maintaining peace and order. Whether it be historical events or contemporary situations – from wartime heroes to sports enthusiasts – the significance of an armband remains undeniable throughout time. It serves as a visual representation of identity, allegiance or even protest - reminding us all that sometimes one small accessory can carry immense meaning.