Historic Military Inspections

Historic images of military parades and inspections, reflecting formal ceremonies and traditions from various countries in the mid-20th century.

Anefo photo collection. Decision of twelve 2nd lieutenants in Doorn. February 4, 1949. Doorn

Anefo photo collection. Gilze Rijen Decision Marvo. January 8, 1949. Gilze, Rijen

Anefo photo collection. New squadrons 1 and 320 on Valkenburg. March 17, 1949. Valkenburg, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Excuses competitions Royal Dutch Army The Hague. January 26, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Transfer command at Valkenburg airport. February 28, 1949. Valkenburg, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Soekawatie inspects honorary guard. September 7, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Decision of twelve 2nd lieutenants in Doorn. February 4, 1949. Doorn

Anefo photo collection. Installation 100 nobility breasts. September 15, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Marine defilé in Den Helder on the occasion of Queen's Day 1952. April 30, 1952. Den Helder, Noord-Holland

General Eisenhower Named Atlantic Defence force Commander -- U.S. General of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower Supreme Allied Commander in World War II, and General Skolowsky of the Russian Army, inspect. Russian troops at the Berlin airport in June, 1945, just prior to the meeting of the Allied leaders to sign documents on the defeat of Germany and the assumption of supreme authority by the four major Allies. May 24, 1951. (Photo by United States Information Service).

Anefo photo collection. US distinction for Dutch soldiers The United Nations. October 12, 1955

On the exercise site of the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne (VBHKAZ) in Doorn, the swearing takes place of a large number of new officers of the Mariniers by the commander of the Marines Corps (CKMARNS) General-Major der Mariniers (Ganmajmarns) J.G.M. Nass. Inspection by the ckmarns of the armed guard.

Anefo photo collection. Marvo command change Gilze-Rijen. October 30, 1948. Gilze, Rijen

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Minister Pleven (France) at Schiphol. March 31, 1950. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. The 'marine monument' in Den Helder. May 4, 1948. Den Helder, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Estimation of 29 marine officers at the Marine Training Camp in Hilversum. The Commander of the Marine Schout-at-Night J.L.L. Willinge takes the oath. September 11, 1947. Hilversum

New SHAPE Headquarters in France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Soldiers of the Royal Navy pass the downfall with O.A. Queen Juliana and Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard during the Parade in Ede on the occasion of Liberation Day.

Anefo photo collection. New ambassadors offer Queen Juliana their credentials. The new Soviet ambassador and Jhr. D.G. De Graeff. September 4, 1953. The Hague, South Holland

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0850. 1956

Sunday Divisions -- Colours parade in the centre of the Guard during inspection by a visiting Admiral during Sunday Divisions. December 01, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Wilhelmina to Ypenburg. Arrival Queen Wilhelmina. After the inspection of the honorary guard. September 15, 1945. Ypenburg

Anefo photo collection. Flying party at Soesterberg T.G.V. The 45th anniversary of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, inspection of the honorary guard. July 5, 1958. Soesterberg, Utrecht

New SHAPE Headquarters in France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Command transfer KMA in Breda. July 25, 1964. Breda

Swedish flag day is celebrated at Ka 3, Fårösund, 1938 motif: Swedish flag day is celebrated on Gotland's coastal service regiment, KA 3, Vid.Fårösund, 1938. The arrangement of crew, greeting on command on the regiment farm.

Swedish Hospital Mission For Korea -- Medical personnel, the first contingent of 176-member volunteer field hospital unit which Sweden has contributed to the United Nations' war effort in South Korea, stand at attention today during welcoming ceremonies at International Airport, Idlewild, Queens. The full unit will received training at Fort Dix, N.J., before flying to Japan early next month. August 27, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. MARVAS PITING. August 23, 1947

A Member Of The 390Th Bomb Group Is Congratulated After Receiving An Award During A Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In England. 31 May 1944.

The commander of the Royal Institute for the Marine, Captain at sea J.K. Muller, the corps of nobility breasts inspected with commented banner. Is part of the AVDKM 53193 to 53229 object series.

Anefo photo collection. 54 Officers attended in Doorn by banner. November 24, 1949. Doorn

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Wilhelmina to Ypenburg. Inspection of the honorary guard. September 15, 1945. Ypenburg

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of decorations in Arnhem (Park Sonsbeek). Parade of military units. October 7, 1948. Arnhem, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. Marine Parade in Den Helder. May 1, 1950. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Reportage Cavalry Kazerne Amersfoort. October 28, 1948. Amersfoort

Anefo photo collection. Decision officers. March 25, 1946

Anefo photo collection. Greek minister President Caramanlis and Greek minister of Foreign Affairs officially visit our country, Prime Minister Caramanlis. February 28, 1963

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Admiral Sir Percy Noble KCB, CVO, Commander in Chief Western Approaches, inspecting WRNS during a visit to HMS VALKYRIE, the naval training establishment on the Isle of Man.

The Chef General Staff / Commander of the Land forces greeted H.M. Queen Juliana upon arrival for the Parade in Ede.

Tenue inspection at the VHK, women's help corps at the Princess Julianakamp in Kijkduin.

Madrid. 05/02/1911. Presidency of the demonstration held on the occasion of the civil and military holiday.

Mr. Francis, accompanied by Senior ***** of Christchurch, New Zealand, ***** at their annual graduation parade *****. September 18, 1952.

Poll photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Monday morning (serial number 8-39). Foreign royal guests under the pergola on the way of the palace to the new church.The English count and Countess of Athlone (Princess Alice, Niece of Queen Wilhelmina). September 6, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Greek royal couple. 11 May 1966

Anefo photo collection. Start Rotterdam Avondvierdaagse. Youth fire brigade. June 12, 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the General General. Marines for Ridderzaal. September 21, 1948

The Royal Air Force in Britain during the Second World War Torquay, Devon

Inspection Of Coldstream Guards -- A general view of the march past during the inspections showing the 1st.. 2nd., and 3rd Battalions.An inspection of the H.M. Coldstream regiment of foot guards was carried out by Lt.-Gen. Sir Arthur Codrington, Colonel of the regiment, at Chelsea Barracks here today. July 13, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling of the KNT of Heutsz monument. October 12, 1951

Anefo photo collection. Gilze Rijen Decision Marvo. January 8, 1949. Gilze, Rijen

King Peter I of Serbia at the blessing of the army flags, Belgrade, Serbia, First Balkan War, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XL, No 13, March 30, 1913.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell Defile 5th and 9th Infantry Regiment. Speech by Kolonel a.t.c. Opsomer for Hotel Wientjes. November 25, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Excuses competitions Royal Dutch Army The Hague. January 26, 1954

Queen's Day on April 30, 1955 in Eindhoven was celebrated with a large military parade. Here the arrival of the Lieutenant Lieutenant General Agreement A. Baretta.

Anefo photo collection. Communication submarine "Swordfish" at the RDM in Rotterdam, Roel van Duijn (fully right) during the commissioning. August 18, 1972. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Transfer command mod in Ijmuiden. September 30, 1947. IJmuiden

Victory Day....Royal Naval Detachment -- The Royal Naval Detachment marching past the King and Queen, on the saluting base in the Mall, London, today June 8, during the victory parade.More than 21,000 men and women took part in the great Victory Day Parade through London, England, today June 8. June 08, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Visit Of Prince of Wales To Australia. January 01, 1920.

Anefo photo collection. Decision Mug Hilversum. January 8, 1952. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Decision Marine Officers MOC Hilversum. October 14, 1952. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Decision officers Den Helder at Mijnendienst. June 22, 1951. Den Helder

Some Of The 60 Men And Officers, Formerly With The R.A.F. Who Were Presented With Specially Struck Silver Medallions By Air Vice Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory At Debden, England. 25 February 1943.

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of 4 May on a new Ooster Cemetery. May 4, 1949. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Command Marvo jumping quarry on Texel. September 27, 1950. Noord-Holland, Texel

Anefo photo collection. The bust of General Shopman discloses in campsite Nunspeet (Nu General Shop Frauser). Overview of the site with invited guests and soldiers at the disclosure. October 30, 1973. Gelderland, Nunspeet

Anefo photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Inauguration of the Queen Juliana.rack with the Golden Carriage by Amsterdam.Politiemen try to keep the man mass in control. During the entire festive week, the police have resisting Mountains, with a quicior and a tidy face .. September 6, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Decision new naval officers Den Helder. September 11, 1953. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Parent day Bergen op Zoom. November 3, 1949. Bergen op Zoom

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-0213. 1956

Anefo photo collection. New Year's reception 1959. For the traditional New Year's reception at the Palace on Dam Square, members of the Corps Diplomatique are invited. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard arrive at Paleize. January 9, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Den Helder Kim installation New nobility breasts. September 8, 1954. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Funeral of Lange Jan van Bussum. Jan Thijssen nicknamed "Lange Jan", in life leader of the radio department Dutch domestic armed forces, with military honor to be buried .. 1945. Loenen (Veluwe), the Netherlands

Arm exercise on the Alexanderkazerne in The Hague. The attitude: "In the arm - rifle".

Anefo photo collection. Spijkiare funeral in Spijk. June 18, 1956. Spijk

Poll photo collection. Prince Bernhard visits Dutch troops on their army base in Great Britain during the Second World War. Pet the troops to Prince Bernhard. 1940. Great Britain

Anefo photo collection. Admiral Helfrich upon arrival at Schiphol. March 4, 1946. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Peditation MOC Hilversum. September 22, 1949. Hilversum

H. M. Koningin Juliana inspects the Corps nobility breasts on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Adelborsten Training in Willemsoord. Is part of the AVDKM 540698 and 540704 object series.

At the MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg (MVKV), the Marine Aviation Service (MLD) receives a banner as appreciation for the performance delivered in the Second World War (WW2). This entails, which is awarded by Prince Bernhard, 4 promotions: Dutch East Indies 1941-'42, Indian Ocean 1942-'45, North Sea 1941-'42 and Normandy 1944. The military Willems-Order 4th class (awarded in 1942). MWO4) has also been confirmed. On the Platform of the MVKV, the Commander of Seaworthy forces (BDZ) becomes vice-admiral (VADM) A.H.J. Van der esteemed Olivier welcomed by the flag officer MLD (VOMLD) schout-at-night kite (SBNV) J.L. Den Hollander and the commander of the MVKV Captain-Ter-Zee Vlieger (Ktzv) W. de Groot.

Anefo photo collection. Gilze Rijen Decision Marvo. January 8, 1949. Gilze, Rijen

Anefo photo collection. Decision 4 officers in Volkel (navy). March 29, 1950. Noord-Brabant, Volkel

Anefo photo collection. MARVAS PITING. August 23, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Third day visit Norwegian king, departure from our country. August 14, 1954

Four soldiers pass the Deignelpunt with, among others, H.M. Koningin Juliana and Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard during the Parade in Ede on the occasion of Liberation Day.

Hm King George Vi Visiting Men and Ships of the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow, August 1943 Officers and men of HMS TYNE, the depot ship, and destroyers lying alongside, giving three cheers for the King.

Salucing Dutch officers in the visit of the British General John Harding (not in the photo) to the Princess Julianakanne.

Anefo photo collection. General De Lattre during Parade. September 6, 1946

Queen's Day at the Royal Navy in Vlissingen. Prior to the Marine Defilé, the troops are inspected by Commandeur (CDR) R.W.Baron van Liednden and left from him the commander Maritime resources Vlissingen Captain-Ter-Sea (KTZ) H.J.H. Hagdoorn.

Anefo photo collection. Hundredth student Rijks Air School in Gilze Rijen. March 30, 1950. Gilze, Rijen

Anefo photo collection. Country day Aid legal authority in Dordrecht Batjan. September 2, 1950. Dordrecht

Estimation of two officers of trade departments of the Marines Corps in the Van Ghentkazerne (VGKAZ) to the ROTAUM. The commander of the VGKAZ, Lieutenant-Colonel der Mariniers (Ltkolmarns) v.J.L. Blom takes the oath from the first-lieant of the Mariniers (Eltmarns) S. Iprenburg. A professional officer is an adjutant sub-officer who has been appointed as officer; In this case to first lieutenant of the Mariniers (Eltmarns).

Military people stand.

Dresden. K.S. 1. Field style. Stimulates. No. 12 - replacement of the guard

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana aan de Korps command groups in Roosendaal. The troops through the queen. December 22, 1955. Noord-Brabant, Roosendaal

Anefo photo collection. Soesterberg is a fly base. August 30, 1951. Soesterberg, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Army Army Anefo London series. Army 612 Dutch English Officers Convening visit Paget C-in c. Home Forces. Shown George Corey Inspector Allied Troops. Dutch army camp Wolverhampton. British authorities visit Dutch camp. Dutch English officers visit Paget, Commander-in-Chief Home Forces. photo Lieutenant-General Sir George Corey,. 1941. Britain

Anefo photo collection. MOC HILVERSUM. Purification of doctors. Overview. December 22, 1948. Hilversum

The default guard presents the standard of the Hussars Prince Alexander Regiment (RHPA) during the official presentation of this on the Bernhardkazerne in Amersfoort. RHPA continues the traditions of the former 3 Hussars regiment.

Anefo photo collection. MOC HILVERSUM. Sailor group. September 23, 1948. Hilversum

General D. D. Eisenhower's Arrival in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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