Guardsmen Collection (page 8)

Woman police officer on horseback, London
Woman police officer (Ruth Lindley) on horseback in Central London in front of a band of marching guardsmen. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Sergeant Michael O Leary, VC at Cuinchy
Sergeant Michael John O Leary (29 September 1890 2 August 1961), capturing the barricade at Cuinchy on February 1st. Date: 1915

Private J. Mackenzie, 2nd Scots Guards VC
John Mackenzie (22 November 1871 17 May 1915), who was awarded a VC for the Batlle of Loos Date: 1915

Lance-Corporal F. W. Dobson, Coldstream Guards VC
Frederick William Dobson, (9 November 1886 15 November 1935), who was awarded a VC for the First Battle of the Aisne Date: 1915

Lance-Corporal W. D. Fuller, Grenadier Guards VC
Lance-Corporal Wilfred Dolby Fuller (28 July 1893 22 November 1947), Grenadier Guards, who earned the Victoria Cross for bravery at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Date: 1915

Private Edward Barber, Grenadier Guards VC
Private Edward Barber (10 June 1893 12 March 1915), Grenadier Guards VC, who was awarded the VC for his conduct at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Date: 1915

Lieutenant G. A. Boyd-Rochfort, VC
George Arthur Boyd-Rochfort (1880 1940), lieutenant in the Scots Guards and recipient of the Victoria Cross for bravery in the trenches between Cambrai and La Bass饬 painted by Herbert Draper

Three guardsmen in an envelope on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Little boy and guardsman, Whitehall, Central London
Little boy looking up at a guardsman, Whitehall, Central London. Date: circa 1960s

Coronation of George VI
Royal Coach processing past crowds of spectators during the Coronation of George VI on 12th May of 1937 escorted by Guardsmen in full ceremonial uniform. Date: 1937

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, yellow
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, red
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with red background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, white
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with white background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, blue
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with blue background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, green
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with green background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - guardsmen, black
Repeating Pattern - guardsmen (with black background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

A U. S. Army National Guardsman at a firing range
March 26, 2014 - A U.S. Army National Guardsman at a firing range near Camp Buehring, Kuwait for annual weapon qualifications

U. S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen lead the caisson carrying the remains of two airmen
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia - U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen lead the caisson carrying the remains of two airmen to their gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery

The Armed Forces Honor Guard
January 2, 2007 - The Armed Forces Honor Guard prepares for the arrival of President Gerald R. Fords body in front of the the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Presentation of Medals to Guardsmen on the Horse Guards Parade in Recognition of their Bravery at the Recent Fire at Wellington Barracks

A British Officer on an elephant on a hunting expedition (gouache) (see also 11967)
XTD82777 A British Officer on an elephant on a hunting expedition (gouache) (see also 11967) by Indian School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

Procession of the Chariot of Agriculture after the Day of the Supreme Being, c
XIR170900 Procession of the Chariot of Agriculture after the Day of the Supreme Being, c.1794 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Colonel James Tod travelling by elephant through Rajasthan with his Cavalry and Sepoys
BAL11967 Colonel James Tod travelling by elephant through Rajasthan with his Cavalry and Sepoys (gouache) (see also 82777) by Indian School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Triumph of Truth, possibly Nicolaes Jansz. Clock, 1558 - 1606

WORLD WAR I: SCOTTISH GUARD. Scottish guardsmen marching out of the depot at the Tower of London, during World War I. Photograph, August 1914

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. National Guard camp of the Sixth Regiment near Scranton, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Contemporary American newspaper engraving

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. National Guardsmen arresting a rioter near Plymouth, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Contemporary American newspaper engraving

Three Coldstream Guardsmen - London Date: 1905

Royal visit to Edinburgh (2 / 3)
Royal visit to Edinburgh - July 1911. The departure of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) from St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Cossack Imperial Guardsmen to Tsar Nicholas II
Four Cossack Imperial Guardsmen to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Date: circa 1905

Soldier on horseback on a stirrup-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Detachment of Mounted Guard in the Mall en route to Trooping of the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guards Officer and escort awaiting Guards detachments outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guards Military Band marching past Buckingham Palace en route to the Trooping of the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Preparations for Princess Margarets wedding The new guard for Clarence House marches up the Mall under special equipment, which is being used to erect the poles

Irish Guards guardsmen in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Band of the Welsh Guards guardsmen in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Grenadier Guardsman outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Polish Frontier Guards
Polish frontier guards on patrol. Date: early 1930s

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Birthday Parade of the Queen, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guardsmen protecting station during railway strike
Armed guardsmen in bearskins protecting a platform and railway lines during the railway strike. The location is believed to be Clapham Junction, London. 1911

Sir Evelyn Wood at the Tower of London
Field Marshal Sir Henry Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) after his installation as the new Governor (or Constable) of the Tower of London, a position he held until the year he died

The Guards Bathe by H. M. Bateman
Fabulous illustration showing identikit guardsmen striding in uniform rows down the beach and into the sea, not pausing to stop as they become submerged in the water

The Ceremony of the Keys, Tower of London, 1875
Engraving showing part of the Ceremony of the Keys at one of the gates of the Tower of London, 1875. A detachment of guardsmen, in their bearskin hats

British and American Troops in Munster, Second World War, 19
Photograph showing American infantry of the 17th Airborne Division (on left) and British soldiers of the Sixth Guards Tank Brigade conferring over a map in Munster, Westphalia, 1945

British Guardsmen Scrap
Two British guardsmen with their rifles shouldered

Royal guard, Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Guard at La Citadelle, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, North America

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"Guarding London's Majesty: A Glimpse into the Lives of Guardsmen" Imposing and resolute, the Grenadier Guards march in unison to Wellington Barracks after a mesmerizing Changing the Guard ceremony. Their scarlet tunics and bearskin hats command attention, representing centuries of tradition in London, England. Meanwhile, the Irish Guards proudly display their emblematic Shamrock, symbolizing their rich heritage and unwavering loyalty. These brave soldiers stand tall alongside iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and even a classic red Telephone Box - souvenirs that capture the essence of London. During festive seasons like Christmas and New Year's Eve, it is not uncommon to receive heartwarming greetings adorned with images of Coldstream Guards. Their presence on these cards evokes a sense of joy and celebration amidst snow-covered streets. In sepia-toned photographs cherished by visitors from around the world, memories are preserved forever. The snapshots showcase Big Ben towering over Buckingham Palace while guards maintain their post nearby. Tower Bridge stands proud against an ever-changing skyline as red Telephone Boxes dot every corner - all encapsulating quintessential British charm. At significant events like Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations or Trooping the Colour Parade for her Birthday Parade at Horse Guards on Whitehall Street; guards wearing magnificent bearskin hats create an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves spectators breathless. Leading processions with melodic precision is none other than the Band of Scots Guards. Their harmonious tunes echo through bustling streets as they accompany regal ceremonies at Buckingham Palace during Changing the Guard rituals. Amongst this grandeur lies a quiet dedication seen in soldiers standing stoically at sentry boxes outside Buckingham Palace. Clad in bearskin busbies and immaculate uniforms, they embody strength and vigilance while safeguarding Her Majesty's residence day after day.