Epaulet Collection

German Kaiser Wilhelm II with signature
German Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) with signature. Date: circa 1908

Admiral Horatio Nelson
Vintage engraving of Horatio Nelson one of Englands great national heros. The victor at Battle of Trafalgar, the Battle of the Nile and Battle of Copenhagen

Gen. Von Heeringen, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Von Heeringen, between c1910 and c1915.

Adm. Sir Percy Scott, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Adm. Sir Percy Scott, between c1910 and c1915.

General Todleben, the Russian military engineer, 1864. Creator: Unknown
General Todleben, the Russian military engineer, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by M. Steinberg, 'Todleben...though a subject and servant of the Russian empire, is of German race

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: Prince Frederick of Augustenburg, claimant to the Duchies, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: Prince Frederick of Augustenburg, claimant to the Duchies, 1864. Portrait of 'Prince Frederick Christian Augustus

Honorary Chairman E.O. Shmit, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Honorary Chairman E.O. Shmit, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition, which took place in Omsk in 1911

Portrait of Colonel von Darcheus, 1834. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed
Portrait of Colonel von Darcheus, 1834

Unknown officer, 1839. Creator: Johan Deshington
Unknown officer, 1839

Arnold Adriaan Buyskes (1771-1838). Commissaris-generaal (1816-19), c.1865. Creator: Unknown
Arnold Adriaan Buyskes (1771-1838). Commissaris-generaal (1816-19), c.1865

Portrait study of Captain J.J.P. van Munnick, 1819-1860. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Portrait study of Captain J.J.P. van Munnick, 1819-1860

Murad V. the New Sultan of Turkey, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Murad V. the New Sultan of Turkey, 1876....Portrait of the new Sultan, Mourad V. [engraved] from the excellent photograph of him, by Messrs. W. and R

Ludvig Manderström, 1806-1873, 1870. Creator: Johan Vilhelm Gertner
Ludvig Manderstrom, 1806-1873, 1870

Louis Marie de Camps, 1765-1844, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Fredric Westin
Louis Marie de Camps, 1765-1844, early-mid 19th century

Karl XIV Johan, 1763-1844, King of Sweden and Norway, 19th century. Creator: Fredric Westin
Karl XIV Johan, 1763-1844, King of Sweden and Norway, 19th century

Portrait of Marshal Canrobert, for the Gallery of Versailles, painted by M. Beaucé, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Marshal Canrobert, for the Gallery of Versailles, painted by M. Beauce, 1860. A portrait of Marshal Canrobert has just been finished...[showing] the General as he appeared in his quarters

Gustav V (1858-1950), King of Sweden, married to Victoria of Baden. Creator: Gustav Bernhard Osterman
Gustav V (1858-1950), King of Sweden, married to Victoria of Baden, Unknown date

Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Colonel Alexander Smith served in the Morgan Volunteers, a Baltimore-based company of the organized militia of the state of Maryland during

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Horatio Nelson, 1800s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Horatio Nelson, 1800s, (2023). Nelson (1758-1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. He was noted for his inspirational leadership, superb grasp of strategy

Count Gyldenstolpe, Grand Marshal of Sweden, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Count Gyldenstolpe, Grand Marshal of Sweden, 1860. Portrait of Nils Gyldenstolpe, His Majesty's Marshal of the Realm. From "Illustrated London News", 1860

Le vainqueur de la Marne; Le Marechal Joffre, 1917. Creator: R. Melcy
Le vainqueur de la Marne; Le Marechal Joffre, 1917. First World War; the victor of the Marne, Marshal Joffre. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II, 1917, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II, 1917, (2023). Nicholas II (1868-1918) last Emperor of Russia, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland

Portrait of E.W.G. Bagelaar, 1781-1815. Creator: Gerrit Jacobus Geusendam
Portrait of E.W.G. Bagelaar, 1781-1815

AI IMAGE - A portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, early 19th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - A portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, early 19th century, (2023). Napoleon I (1769-1821), French military commander and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution

Lord Nelson, 1853. Creator: George Baxter
Lord Nelson, 1853

Lord Charles Beresford, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Lord Charles Beresford, c1900. British naval officer and politician. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

General Urquiza, President of the Argentine Republic, 1858. Creator: Unknown
General Urquiza, President of the Argentine Republic, 1858. Gen. Urquiza has assisted strenuously to raise the religion of his country from the state of ruin into which it had fallen with

Au Fait! C'est un bal assez distingué!, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Au Fait! C'est un bal assez distingue!, 1833. Actually! it's quite a distinguished ball!'. From Serie Politique

Portrait of Jacques-Alexandre-Bernard Law, Marquis de Lauriston, c.1823. Creator: François Joseph Bosio
Portrait of Jacques-Alexandre-Bernard Law, Marquis de Lauriston, c.1823

The late Early of Dundonald - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Early of Dundonald - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. In 1809, Lord Cochrane was selected by the First Lord of the Admiralty, on account of his daring valour

Gijsbertus Martinus Cort Heyligers (1770-1849). Lieutenant General in the Infantry, 1831. Creator: Jan Kieft
Gijsbertus Martinus Cort Heyligers (1770-1849). Lieutenant General in the Infantry, 1831

Bernhard (1792-1862), hertog van Saksen-Weimar. Generaal in Nederlandse dienst, 1840-1862. Creator: Jacob Spoel
Bernhard (1792-1862), hertog van Saksen-Weimar. Generaal in Nederlandse dienst, 1840-1862

Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens (1762-1838). Gouverneur-generaal (1811-12), 1815-1900. Creator: Unknown
Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens. Governor-general, 1815-1900. Dutch nobleman, soldier and statesman Janssens (1762-1838) served as the governor of the Dutch Cape Colony

Portrait of Rear-Admiral Job Seaburne May, 1823. Creator: Jan Willem May
Portrait of Rear-Admiral Job Seaburne May, 1823

Frederick William III, 1770-1840, King of Prussia, c19th century. Creator: Anon
Frederick William III, 1770-1840, King of Prussia, c19th century

Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden and Norway, 1858. Creator: Carl Theodor Staaf
Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden and Norway, 1858

Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839. Creator: Jan Adam Kruseman
Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839. Other Title(s): Portrait of Willem II (1792-1849)

The City Marshal, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The City Marshal, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Officer of H.M.'s Bodyguard of Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-At-Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Officer of H.M.'s Bodyguard of Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-At-Arms, 1937. His (or Her) Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms is a bodyguard to the British Monarch

Portrait of Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1820-before 1837. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hjalmar Mörner
Portrait of Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1820-before 1837

The Chasseurs de Vincennes, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
The Chasseurs de Vincennes, 1856. French soldiers during the Crimean War. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens, Governor of the Cape Colony and Governor-General of the Du Creator
Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens, Governor of the Cape Colony and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1815-1838

Portrait of Lieutenant-General Frederik Knotzer, c.1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Lieutenant-General Frederik Knotzer, c.1832

Portrait of Baron David Hendrik Chassé, Lieutenant-General, 1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Baron David Hendrik Chasse, Lieutenant-General, 1832

Christian Edouard Fraser (1812-79), Second Lieutenant of the 5th Dragoon Regiment, 1834. Creator: Charles Howard Hodges
Christian Edouard Fraser (1812-79), Second Lieutenant of the 5th Dragoon Regiment, 1834

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1793. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1793

Portrait of Dominique Jacques de Eerens, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1855-1858. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Dominique Jacques de Eerens, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1855-1858. Copy after Cornelis Kruseman

Portrait of Hendrik Merkus, Baron de Kock, Army Commandant and after 1826 Lieutenant Governor-Genera Creator
Portrait of Hendrik Merkus, Baron de Kock, Army Commandant and after 1826 Lieutenant Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1826-1857

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"Epaulet: A Symbol of Power and Prestige in Historical Portraits" In the world of historical portraits, one cannot help but notice a recurring element that adds an air of authority and grandeur to the subjects depicted – the epaulet. This ornamental shoulder piece has adorned the uniforms of notable figures throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on their legacy. Take a glimpse into the past, and you will find German Kaiser Wilhelm II proudly displaying his signature epaulets. These regal accessories symbolized his position as the leader of Germany during a pivotal era. Across continents, Admiral Horatio Nelson stood tall with his distinguished epaulets adorning his naval uniform. As he commanded British fleets during crucial battles like Trafalgar, these embellishments spoke volumes about his rank and expertise. Traveling eastward to Persia, we encounter a Persian official dressed in traditional attire complete with intricately designed epaulets. Captured by Armin Vambery's lens in 1875, this portrait showcases how even distant cultures embraced this symbol of status and authority. Closer to home, American generals such as General Paez and General H. W. Morris donned their military uniforms featuring prominent epaulets. These brave leaders wore their decorations with pride as they served their respective nations during times of conflict and change. Not limited to military personnel alone, admirals like Russian Admiral Stepan Stepanovitch Lessovski also sported impressive epaulets while commanding naval forces. Their presence exuded command over vast seas and instilled respect among sailors under their charge. The significance of these decorative shoulder pieces extended beyond just men; even Admiral Milne's wife had her own version elegantly displayed in a portrait from December 1863, and is evident that both genders recognized the power conveyed by wearing such adornments.