Commissariat Collection

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

Army Commissariat and Transport Corps

Commissariat and Transport Corps Victorian period

The Landing Place, taken from the House of the Commissariat
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Sir Edward Strickland, KCB (engraving)
1046610 Sir Edward Strickland, KCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Strickland, KCB, Commissariat and Transport-Staff)

Commissariat of the Fleet (chromolitho)
3642450 Commissariat of the Fleet (chromolitho) by Proctor, Adam Edwin (1864-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commissariat of the Fleet)

The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving)
1623218 The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camp of Exercise at Delhi)

The Nile Expedition (engraving)
1623018 The Nile Expedition (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1884)

With the Allied Forces in China (litho)
1600405 With the Allied Forces in China (litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Allied Forces in China)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1061132 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

A Camel Tale, A Fact from the Frontier (engraving)
1063227 A Camel Tale, A Fact from the Frontier (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Camel Tale, A Fact from the Frontier)

Testimonial presented to Major-General James Ramsay, Commissary-General of the Bengal Army
1098715 Testimonial presented to Major-General James Ramsay, Commissary-General of the Bengal Army, by the Officers of the Commissariat (engraving) by English School

The Bechuanaland Expedition (litho)
1591036 The Bechuanaland Expedition (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bechuanaland Expedition)

With Rimingtons Tigers in the Orange River Colony, supplementing the Commissariat (litho)
1039746 With Rimingtons Tigers in the Orange River Colony, supplementing the Commissariat (litho) by Giles, Godfrey Douglas (1857-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Besieging the pit door, the commissariat under difficulties (engraving)
1064293 Besieging the pit door, the commissariat under difficulties (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Besieging the pit door)

The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness (engraving)
1060173 The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness)

The Coming Advance in the Soudan, preparing for the Campaign (litho)
1063591 The Coming Advance in the Soudan, preparing for the Campaign (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coming Advance in the Soudan, preparing for the Campaign)

The Soudan, Bird s-Eye View of the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving)
1061546 The Soudan, Bird s-Eye View of the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan)

French Officer of Commissariat
Officer of Commissariat Date: 1850

French Colonial Art Deco African Architecture - Dakar, Senegal - The Commissariat de Police Date: circa 1920s

Winter rations for British troops in the trenches 1917
British commissariat methods: Army ration corps supplying hot food to the men in the trenches at the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France; serving hot stew in bad weather often added very

The Commissariat Camp in the Crimea, 1855
Engraving showing the part of the British Army camp responsible for stores and provisions during the Crimean War. By the end of the Crimean war the camp was running smoothly

The Crimean War: the Road to Sebastopol: Commissariat Waggons, Conveyance of Fascines, 1854

Source Size = 3663 x 1666
The Rebellion in the Soudan (Sudan): a Suakim Scout (Left), Distribution of Uniforms to Turkish Bashi Bazouks in Front of the Commissariat Stores at Suakim (Right)

Source Size = 3963 x 3338
The Commissariat Camp in the Crimea, 3rd Division

Source Size = 3952 x 2750
The War in Abyssinia: Trial of Two Natives for Stealing Commissariat Stores, 1868

Fort Amiel, Near Newcastle, Natal Hospital and, Commissariat Depot, Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Mr. Thompson of the Commissariat & attendants of Ismail Pacha, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Encampment of the 71st Regiment at Balaclava commissariat camp &c, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Ismail Pacha & Mr. Thompson of the Commissariat, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

Mr. Thompson, Commissariat, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

British Commissariat Wagons in Belgium - WWI Date: circa 1915

Fort Amiel, Near Newcastle, Natal Hospital And, commissariat Depot, Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Mr. Thompson of the Commissariat & attendants of Ismail Pacha. Mr. Thompson, full-length portrait, seated on a gabion, facing front, surrounded by attendants of Ismail Pacha. Date 1855. Mr

Mr. Thompson, Commissariat. Mr. Thompson, full-length portrait, facing left, wearing uniform, seated on a horse; horses reins are held by a servant; a conical tent in background. Date 1855

Encampment of the 71st Regiment at Balaclava commissariat camp &c. Tents and huts of British camps on hillside and valley at Balaklava, and soldiers of the 71st Regiment. Date 1855

Ismail Pacha & Mr. Thompson of the Commissariat. Ismail Pacha (Hungarian general Kmety), and Mr. Thompson, seated on gabions; three attendants, one holding a horse, standing behind them. Date 1855

Fort Amiel, near Newcastle, Natal. Hospital and Commissariat
Landscape showing fortification and hospital

The Zulu war. Portraits of officers
Portrait of Mr W A Dunne, Commissariat Department, defender of Rorkes Drift. 137 British soldiers held the fort at Rorkes Drift against a force of over 3, 000 Zulus

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The commissariat, a vital component of military logistics, has played a significant role throughout history. From the Royal Logistic Corps to the Army Commissariat and Transport Corps, its importance cannot be overstated. In the Victorian period, the Commissariat and Transport Corps ensured that supplies reached troops on time during conflicts. The Landing Place, taken from the House of the Commissariat, stands as a testament to their dedication. Sketches at Canton capture glimpses of this crucial department in action. Engravings like Sir Edward Strickland's depict individuals who served with honor and distinction within the commissariat. Not limited to land operations alone, even naval fleets had their own version - the Commissariat of the Fleet. A chromolitho showcasing this branch highlights their contribution in ensuring provisions for sailors were well-managed. Venturing further eastward, Sketches of Talien-Wan provide insight into how these logistical experts operated during campaigns abroad. Their ability to navigate challenging terrains was essential for success on foreign soil. Closer to home but no less important was The Camp of Exercise at Delhi engraving which showcases how they supported training exercises for soldiers stationed there. Their meticulous planning allowed troops to focus solely on honing their combat skills. One cannot forget notable expeditions such as The Nile Expedition where commissariats ensured that supplies flowed smoothly amidst treacherous conditions. These engravings serve as reminders of their unwavering commitment under challenging circumstances. With an international presence felt during conflicts like With Allied Forces in China litho depicts how these unsung heroes worked tirelessly alongside other nations' armies towards shared objectives. Whether it is Krupskaya Lenin's Wife or any other individual associated with this field over time – they all contributed significantly towards sustaining military operations by managing supply chains efficiently. The commissariat remains an integral part of armed forces worldwide today.