Colonel Collection (page 4)

Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337844 Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (17th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693)
7337839 John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693), 1692-93 (oil on canvas) by Murray

'The Royal Navy. No 4. Mate. 2nd Class Boy. Commodore', 1844 (watercolour)
7341782 'The Royal Navy. No 4. Mate. 2nd Class Boy. Commodore', 1844 (watercolour) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 30x22.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral.', 1848 (coloured aquatint)
7341780 'The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral.', 1848 (coloured aquatint) by Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834); 48.4x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Skeffington Lutwidge (1736-1814), c.1795-96 (watercolour, ivory, human hair, gold, glass)
7340102 Vice-Admiral Skeffington Lutwidge (1736-1814), c.1795-96 (watercolour, ivory, human hair, gold, glass) by Jean, Philip (1755-1802) (attr.to); 6.7x5.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple)
7342611 Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); 57.9x84.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware)
7339844 Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware) by Wedgwood, Josiah (1730-95); 1.5x9.8x12.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd)

General Rafael del Riego
5304920 General Rafael del Riego.; (add.info.: Portrait of General Rafael del Riego (1784-1823) a Spanish general and liberal politician. Dated 19th Century. 1801); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Colonel Charles Sibthorp as Don Quixote attacking a steam engine
5308383 Colonel Charles Sibthorp as Don Quixote attacking a steam engine.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Colonel Charles Sibthorp as Don Quixote attacking a steam engine)

Photograph of Lieutenant-General Eedson Louis Millard 'Tommy' Burns (1897-1985)
UIG5325295 Photograph of Lieutenant-General Eedson Louis Millard 'Tommy' Burns (1897-1985) a senior officer of the Canadian Army and diplomat. Dated 20th Century; UIG.

Robert Biddulph
5308172 Robert Biddulph.; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Biddulph (1835-1918) a senior British Army Officer. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas)
7338049 Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas) by Brompton, Richard (c.1734-83); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas)
7338043 Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Domenico (1759-1840); 237.5x147.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338037 Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 152x121 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas)
7338029 Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas) by Mosnier, Jean Laurent (1743/4-1808); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting)
7338028 Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 238.8x146 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas)
7338025 Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas) by Theus, Jeremiah (1719-74); 106.5x86.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting)
7338024 Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting) by Hickey, Thomas (1741-1821); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Hickey Hickey)

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)
7338010 Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas)
7338009 Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 241.3x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas)
7338008 Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Dance, George (1741-1825); 243.9x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas)
7338001 Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, Archer James (1774-1842); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337998 The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 90.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337992 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 68.6x55.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1801 (oil on canvas)
7337988 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1801 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 40.6x33.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew (1760-1834), 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337857 Rear-Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew (1760-1834), 19th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Montagu (1750-1829), c.1780-90 (oil on canvas)
7337972 Captain Sir George Montagu (1750-1829), c.1780-90 (oil on canvas) by Beach, Thomas (1738-1806) (attr.to); 190.5x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Robert Man (circa 1748-1813), 1779 (oil on canvas)
7337964 Captain Robert Man (circa 1748-1813), 1779 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Samuel Hood Linzee (1773-1820), 1802 (oil on canvas)
7337961 Captain Samuel Hood Linzee (1773-1820), 1802 (oil on canvas) by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); 92.7x80.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Johnstone (1730-1787), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337948 Captain George Johnstone (1730-1787), 18th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Nelson boarding a captured ship, 20 November 1777, 1806 (oil on canvas)
7337658 Nelson boarding a captured ship, 20 November 1777, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836); 89x73.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball (1757-1809), 1805-09 (oil on canvas)
7337831 Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball (1757-1809), 1805-09 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Henry William (1782-1875); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Illustration depicting the Shutter Telegraph devised by Lord George Murray (1694-1760) a Scottish Jacobite general
5616534 Illustration depicting the Shutter Telegraph devised by Lord George Murray (1694-1760) a Scottish Jacobite general, 1798 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Members Of Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1886-1889
UIG5420732 Members Of Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1886-1889. From Left To Right, Surgeon-General Thomas Heazle Parke, 1857 To 1893

John Pope, 1822 - 1892. United States Army Officer And Union General In American Civil War
UIG5420128 John Pope, 1822 - 1892. United States Army Officer And Union General In American Civil War. From El Museo Universal, Published Madrid 1862 ©UIG/Leemage.

Surrender of Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant, Appomattox Court House,Virginia, on April 9, 1865
UIG5419692 Surrender of Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant, Appomattox Court House,Virginia, on April 9, 1865, thus ending the American Civil War

King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium, 1914-18 (b/w photo)
UIG5415714 King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium, 1914-18 (b/w photo); UIG.

Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, c. 1460 - 1528. Spanish military engineer
UIG5420011 Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, c. 1460 - 1528. Spanish military engineer and general who participated in the War of the League of Cambrai

Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, c.1476 - 1528. Spanish political and military leader
UIG5419961 Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, c.1476 - 1528. Spanish political and military leader. He served as General of Ocean and Land, Viceroy of Sicily and Viceroy of Naples

Alexander Hamilton, 1755 or 1757 -1804. Founding father of the United States
UIG5419580 Alexander Hamilton, 1755 or 1757 -1804. Founding father of the United States, 1st Secretary of the Treasury and chief staff aide to General George Washington

Joseph Eggleston Johnston, 1807 - 1891. Career U.S. Army general officer in the Confederate States Army during
UIG5419558 Joseph Eggleston Johnston, 1807 - 1891. Career U.S. Army general officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War

Francisco de Melo
6266289 Francisco de Melo; (add.info.: Francisco de Melo, 1597-1651. Portuguese born nobleman and general who became interim governor of the Southern Netherlands)

Marcus Claudius Marcellus triumph. (print)
7420037 Marcus Claudius Marcellus triumph. (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Veturia begs Coriolanus to cease attack on Rome, 5th century bc (print)
7420026 Veturia begs Coriolanus to cease attack on Rome, 5th century bc (print); (add.info.: Veturia, mother of Roman general Gnaeus (or Gaius)

The Purser, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341825 The Purser, 19th century (pen, ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.6x18.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Depicts clothing)

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1871 (engraving)
7341650 Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1871 (engraving) by Fuger, Friedrich Heinrich (1751-1818) (after); 25.1x19.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Wellington & Nelson (lithograph)
7341647 Wellington & Nelson (lithograph) by Wilson, T.C. (fl.1837-41); 25.7x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: T.C. Wilson (artist); W. Clerk (engraver); F

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"Colonel: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership, and Adventure" From the Last Absolution of the Munsters by Matania to Colonel David Stirling leading a patrol in the unforgiving desert, history is adorned with remarkable individuals who have held the esteemed rank of colonel. Whether it was Colonel Norton defying gravity at 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924 or T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) traversing vast landscapes alongside his loyal camels, these men epitomized bravery. In Bruce Bairnsfather's "Things That Matter, " we discover that a true colonel understands that honor and integrity are paramount. This sentiment resonates through time as exemplified by Stauffenberg's unwavering determination during critical moments. The roar of engines fills the air as a B-25 Mitchell Bomber takes off from Hornet during World War II - an emblematic image capturing the audacity and strategic brilliance often associated with colonels. Even amidst treacherous mountain peaks like Everest in 1924, where lives hang precariously in balance within an intrepid group led by Colonel Crockett; or during historic battles such as Rorke's Drift in the Zulu War or Cowpens in 1781 - British Military hero Frederick Roberts embodied resilience and tactical prowess befitting a true colonel. These glimpses into history remind us that behind every great military achievement lies a leader who inspires others to rise above adversity. Colonels throughout time have left indelible marks on our collective memory - their stories etched forever into the annals of valor and sacrifice.