Salutes Collection

Britains New Navy in Training - HMS Raleigh. circa 1930s

Queen Elizabeth II salutes
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh salute at the gates of Buckingham Palace, at the close of the Trooping of the Colour ceremony. 1953

The Queen salutes on horseback
The Queen salutes whilst taking part in the Birthday Parade at Buckingham Palace after the ceremonial Trooping of the Colour. She wears the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. Date: 1956

Wounded Red Cross Dog
A French soldier salutes a war hero - a Red Cross dog wounded in action

WW1 - USA Saving Humanity by joining the war. Date: 1918

Salutes Assorted by Alfred Leete
Humorous caricatures of various Army types showing the assorted styles of salutes used. Date: 1918

WW2 Paris Liberation - Eisenhower - Tomb of Unknown Soldier
WW2 - Paris Liberation - General Dwight D Eisenhower at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arch de Triomphe, Paris, France. Date: 1945

Queen Elizabeth II - Attending the Trooping of the Colour - Taking the Salute at Horseguards Parade. Date: circa 1954

The old salt salutes. Illustration shows Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, saluting a Japanese admiral on a gunboat, in the background are the ruins of a Russian naval fleet. Date 1904 March 2

WW1 Allegory - The Allies greet the arriving Italian Soldier
Viva L Italia ! - WW1 Allegory - The Allies greet the arriving Italian Soldier - " Banded together to face the foe." Date: circa 1916

Hyde Park Riders
A gentleman rider salutes a lady rider in Rotten Row

Scout Salutes, 1929 (colour litho)
473557 Scout Salutes, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A: Scout salute when staff is not being carried; B: Correct salute with staff; C)

Pope Paul VI beside King Hussein I of Jordan in Amman on January 4, 1964, during a visit to the Holy Land

WW2 - Fascist Italian Propaganda - Young Patriot saluting
WW2 - Fascist Italian Propaganda Postcard - Young Patriot saluting " Passing the F; ags". Date: circa 1941

WW1 - Female US Soldier saluting. Date: circa 1917

Duke, Duchess of York, Princess Elizabeth - Royal Tournament
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952), Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) and Princess Elizabeth arrive for the Royal Tournament at Olympia, London

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II aboard L'Etendard, in Finland
Tsar Nicholas II, aboard L'Etendard, in the Fjords, Finland, tasting the sailors food. Date: circa 1910

Journey of the King and Queen of Spain to Galicia (August 9, 1881). Galicia, La Coruna province, Ferrol. The corvette Tornado, leading to King Alfonso XII and Queen Maria Cristina

Edoardo Molinari Salutes The Fans 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

Anthony Kim Salutes The Fans 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 21 September 2008 Date: 21 September 2008

Jim Furyk Salutes Fans 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 21 September 2008 Date: 21 September 2008

Lehman Salutes The Crowd British Open Champion 1996, 21 July 1996 Date: 21 July 1996

HM The King salutes a French flag (b / w photo)
6034030 HM The King salutes a French flag (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM The King salutes a French flag)

An Artists Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, III, Pilgrims firing Salutes at the Reputed Tomb of Moses
1059804 An Artists Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, III, Pilgrims firing Salutes at the Reputed Tomb of Moses, " Neby Musa" (engraving) by Morgan

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall receiving Guests at Le Reduit, Mauritius (litho)
1037316 The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall receiving Guests at Le Reduit, Mauritius (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"His First Medal", a Bluejackets Return Home (litho)
1040745 " His First Medal", a Bluejackets Return Home (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " His First Medal")

The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the "Hohenzollern"arriving at Malta (litho)
1064013 The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the " Hohenzollern" arriving at Malta (litho) by English School

All on a Breezy Morn (chromolitho)
1063659 All on a Breezy Morn (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All on a Breezy Morn)

Deputation from the senate presenting the address to Bonaparte (colour litho)
725928 Deputation from the senate presenting the address to Bonaparte (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Allies on the Italian Front (Colour Litho)
2808668 The Allies on the Italian Front (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Allies at the Italian Front)

WW2 - After announcing the Victory, General de Gaulle is acclaimed by the crowd and salutes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Date: 1945

The Unknown British Warrior begins his homeward journey from France to be buried in Westminster Abbey. General Foch salutes the coffin in Boulogne. November 1920 Date: 1920

Preparations for Crimean War, The Baltic Fleet - HMS Miranda
Naval preparations for the Crimean War, The Baltic Fleet under Sir Charles Napier - The steam-sloop HMS Miranda, pictured saluting Kronberg Castle, Helsingor (Elsinore, Elsineur), Denmark. Date: 1854

The evening of the Battle of Lodi (colour litho)
725695 The evening of the Battle of Lodi (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The evening of the Battle of Lodi)

The Italian conquest of Tripolitania widens gradually, raising the flag on the tip of Tagiura (colour litho)
2815502 The Italian conquest of Tripolitania widens gradually, raising the flag on the tip of Tagiura (colour litho) by Beltrame

Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho)
2778342 Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veterans and Recruits)

Little boy dressed as a soldier (colour photo)
3091276 Little boy dressed as a soldier (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy dressed as a soldier)

After a propaganda speech to the Russian soldiers of Ochta, the Italian major Tonelli comes... (colour litho)
2808574 After a propaganda speech to the Russian soldiers of Ochta, the Italian major Tonelli comes... (colour litho) by Beltrame

In an atmosphere of vibrant patriotism, 26 weddings were celebrated in Caprino Veronese (colour litho)
2783737 In an atmosphere of vibrant patriotism, 26 weddings were celebrated in Caprino Veronese (colour litho) by Beltrame

America - Citizen Genet French Revolutionary Ambassador
Edmond-Charles GenÛ┤áAKA Citizen Genet French Revolutionary Ambassador Feted In Washington. Date: 1793

America - George Washington and Baron von Steuben
George Washington and Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben walk past the Continental Army Camp at Valley Forge Date: 1776

Pets brought home by men of HMS Thetis from St Helena - the monkey Jack salutes from the capstan. Date: 1901

"My Old Regiment!", in the Exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (engraving)
1626512 " My Old Regiment!", in the Exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (engraving) by Wollen

Nepean Point and Parliament Library, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nepean Point, with the Parliament Library in the distance on the right, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. From this point royal salutes are fired, hence the line of cannons. Date: circa 1910

Her Majesty om her new military costume at the camp (coloured engraving)
728624 Her Majesty om her new military costume at the camp (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty om her new military costume at the camp)

The Chamber, in grey-green, celebrates the foundation of the Empire (colour litho)
2778518 The Chamber, in grey-green, celebrates the foundation of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chamber, in grey-green)

The King going in State to the House of Lords (engraving)
602390 The King going in State to the House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King going in State to the House of Lords)

In Rome, the 24th May (colour litho)
2783597 In Rome, the 24th May (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Rome, the 24th May)

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"Salutes: A Powerful Gesture of Respect and Triumph" In this captivating hand-drawn postcard, Queen Elizabeth II salutes with grace, embodying the strength and resilience of a nation during tumultuous times. It takes us back to an era when Adolf Hitler's menacing shadow loomed over Europe during World War II, but even then, anti-Nazi propaganda emerged as a beacon of hope. The image also captures the Queen on horseback, her salute symbolizing unwavering loyalty to her people. Alongside her stands a wounded Red Cross dog - a testament to the unwavering dedication and sacrifice made by our four-legged heroes. Further exploring history's tapestry, we witness Britain's new navy in training aboard HMS Raleigh. The sailors' proud salutes reflect their commitment to safeguarding our shores and upholding maritime traditions. Moving across continents, we delve into another pivotal moment in history - World War I. The United States joins forces with allies in an act that would save humanity from tyranny. Their salute signifies unity and determination amidst chaos. Alfred Leete's assortment showcases the diversity within this powerful gesture; each one telling its own story of honor and respect. From old salts paying homage to their seafaring brethren to Princess Diana visiting Merseyside with warmth radiating from her salute - every instance holds significance. An allegory emerges as the Allies welcome an arriving Italian soldier during WWI; it epitomizes camaraderie between nations fighting for freedom against oppression. Similarly, General Eisenhower stands before Paris' Tomb of Unknown Soldier after its liberation in WWII – his solemn salute honoring those who paid the ultimate price for liberty. Through these snapshots frozen in time, we are reminded that saluting is more than just a simple motion; it encapsulates bravery, gratitude, unity, and triumph over adversity throughout history.