Spahis Collection

Spahis Passing Through Paris, 1870 (engraving)
1575727 Spahis Passing Through Paris, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the Spahis passing through Paris to the front)

Ribecourt, Dragoon & Spahi Patrols meet, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Ribecourt, Dragoon & Spahi Patrols meet, 1914. A patrol of cuirassiers (left) (mounted cavalry soldiers) and the first Moroccan Spahis (right) at Ribecourt, France, during World War I.

Convoy of Spahis at Frane le Port [i.e., Francport], 29 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Convoy of Spahis at Frane le Port [i.e., Francport], 29 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). North African light cavalry soldiers (spahis) in Francport, France during World War I.

Spahis in camp at Arsy after battle, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Spahis in camp at Arsy after battle, 1914. Moroccan French soldiers around a fire, probably in Ribecourt, France during World War I.

Spahis cross boat bridge, Compiegne, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Spahis cross boat bridge, Compiegne, 1914. Spahi soldiers crossing a boat bridge in Compie`gne, France during World War I.

L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord; Le front de France, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord; Le front de France est devenu le caravanserail des races: voici, en Picardie, des spahis soudanais ramenant leurs betes de l'abreuvoir

Prisonniers Arabes (coloured photo)
3623682 Prisonniers Arabes (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisonniers Arabes)

Peloton Revenant de la Manoeuvre (coloured photo)
3623671 Peloton Revenant de la Manoeuvre (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peloton Revenant de la Manoeuvre)

Rassemblement pour une Expedition (coloured photo)
3623669 Rassemblement pour une Expedition (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rassemblement pour une Expedition)

Spahis, colonial soldiers of the French army (colour litho)
6001574 Spahis, colonial soldiers of the French army (colour litho) by Poirson, V.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spahis, colonial soldiers of the French army)

Flags of the French Army (coloured engraving)
5998796 Flags of the French Army (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags of the French Army)

Scenes of the Late War in France, Retreat from Le Mans, Ghoums and Spahis in the Snow (engraving)
1104992 Scenes of the Late War in France, Retreat from Le Mans, Ghoums and Spahis in the Snow (engraving) by Regamey, Guillaume (1837-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldiers of the French colonial army (colour litho)
2818165 Soldiers of the French colonial army (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers of the French colonial army. L armee coloniale)

On the Moroccan frontier (colour litho)
2782330 On the Moroccan frontier (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Moroccan frontier)

French Army cavalry uniforms (coloured engraving)
5998795 French Army cavalry uniforms (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army cavalry uniforms)

Ensign Bearer of the Spahis, 1818 (coloured aquatint)
468832 Ensign Bearer of the Spahis, 1818 (coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spahis were elite mounted troops)

French colonial troops (spahis) practicing shooting from standing on horseback (colour litho)
2782262 French colonial troops (spahis) practicing shooting from standing on horseback (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Patrouille Sortant d un Village (coloured photo)
3623676 Patrouille Sortant d un Village (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patrouille Sortant d un Village)

La Fantasia (coloured photo)
3623675 La Fantasia (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Fantasia)

Petit Poste de Spahis Indigenes (coloured photo)
3623673 Petit Poste de Spahis Indigenes (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petit Poste de Spahis Indigenes)

Tlemcem, Service Topographique (coloured photo)
3623670 Tlemcem, Service Topographique (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tlemcem, Service Topographique)

Habit of the Commander in chief of the Spahis in 1749 (engraving)
3640465 Habit of the Commander in chief of the Spahis in 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of the Commander in chief of the Spahis in 1749)

A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur (litho)
1062916 A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur)

Dairos ou Gendarmes Indigenes (coloured photo)
3623680 Dairos ou Gendarmes Indigenes (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dairos ou Gendarmes Indigenes)

Cavalry man, 1818 (coloured aquatint)
468834 Cavalry man, 1818 (coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spahis were elite mounted troops)

French Army cavalry manoeuvres (coloured engraving)
5998757 French Army cavalry manoeuvres (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army cavalry manoeuvres)

La Vie au Village (coloured photo)
3623686 La Vie au Village (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vie au Village)

Escorte de L Agha (coloured photo)
3623683 Escorte de L Agha (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escorte de L Agha)

Gourbi Arabe (coloured photo)
3623681 Gourbi Arabe (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gourbi Arabe)

Halte dans une Oasis (coloured photo)
3623679 Halte dans une Oasis (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halte dans une Oasis)

Une Reconnaissance (coloured photo)
3623678 Une Reconnaissance (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Reconnaissance)

Patrouille Venant du Sud (coloured photo)
3623677 Patrouille Venant du Sud (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patrouille Venant du Sud)

Depart pour la Fantasia (coloured photo)
3623672 Depart pour la Fantasia (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depart pour la Fantasia)

Heroic death of a French officer of a regiment of spahis (colour litho)
2779357 Heroic death of a French officer of a regiment of spahis (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officer of the Spahis, 1818 (coloured aquatint)
468833 Officer of the Spahis, 1818 (coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spahis were elite mounted troops)

French victory in southern Algeria, 1897 (colour litho)
971877 French victory in southern Algeria, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French victory in southern Algeria, 1897. Operations against bandits)

Encampment of Spahis on the Plain of St Maur (engraving)
1102621 Encampment of Spahis on the Plain of St Maur (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encampment of Spahis on the Plain of St Maur)

French Troops for the War (engraving)
1618864 French Troops for the War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Troops for the War)

Colonel Youssouf at the head of our little elite column (colour litho)
3626988 Colonel Youssouf at the head of our little elite column (colour litho) by Paris, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

En Chasse (coloured photo)
3623684 En Chasse (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Chasse)

Charge de Spahis (coloured photo)
3623674 Charge de Spahis (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge de Spahis)

A French victory in Central Africa (colour litho)
2795562 A French victory in Central Africa (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French victory in Central Africa)

Spahis at the French Battery (engraving)
1607937 Spahis at the French Battery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spahis at the French Battery)

Algerian cavalry in West Flanders, 1914
French Algerian cavalry - spahis drawn up in the market square at Furnes, West Flanders, Belgium, November 1914. Belgian people taking a keen interest. Date: 1914

Spahis of Algeria at Furnes, 1914-15 (b / w photo)
XOS937892 Spahis of Algeria at Furnes, 1914-15 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer (20th century); 12.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: North African troops on horseback in a street)

Zouave & officer of the Saphis [i. e. Spahis], Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton
Zouave & officer of the Saphis [i.e. Spahis], Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo

WW2 - Free French Spahis riding through the desert dunes - North Africa. Date: circa 1943

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"Spahis: The Courageous Colonial Soldiers of the French Army" In the realm of military honors, the valiant they were not forgotten. As a tribute to their fallen comrades aboard R101, they received solemn military honors that echoed through time. A vivid depiction captures a moment frozen in history - a single combat between a French Lieutenant and a Rabhist chief in Central Africa. The clash of cultures and bravery on both sides is immortalized in this mesmerizing color lithograph. The captivating colored photograph titled "Prisonniers Arabes" offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of these colonial soldiers. Their resilience shines through as they face adversity with unwavering determination. Another striking colored photo, "Peloton Revenant de la Manoeuvre, " showcases their unwavering spirit after completing rigorous maneuvers. These men embody discipline and unity, ready to face any challenge that lies ahead. A vibrant colored photo titled "Rassemblement pour une Expedition" depicts spahis gathering for an expedition, showcasing their readiness for action. They stand tall and proud, prepared to defend France's interests wherever duty calls. Color lithographs capture the essence of these remarkable soldiers - spahis, colonial soldiers who served under the French army's banner. Their loyalty knows no bounds as they bravely protect France's colonies across distant lands. Colored engravings proudly display flags representing different regiments within the French Army—a testament to their rich heritage and diverse composition. Engraved scenes from the late war in France reveal another facet of their service—the retreat from Le Mans amidst treacherous snow-covered terrain where ghoums and spahis fought side by side against all odds. Through colorful lithographs emerges yet another portrayal—soldiers donning uniforms that distinguish them as part of the esteemed French colonial army. Each uniform tells its own story while symbolizing unity among diversity.