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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

12/11/1959. Delivery of the Land, Sea and Air Dispatches to Prince Juan Carlos de Borbón at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza. In the image, the prince in training with his classmates.

Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and General Thörnell visit the exhibition train in Boden in conjunction with the inauguration of electric drive on the Långsele-Boden route.

Anefo photo collection. Marvobegrafenis Sergeant Marinier R. Ursimius, Willem de Zwijger 20 Doorn. September 5, 1957. Doorn

Anefo photo collection. Peditation of VHK Breda. March 27, 1947. Breda

Soldiers against the background of a military tent PHOTO SERVICE STRATTOON HOUSE

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene Brigade. Funeral British Liaison officer, Colonel Bernhardt. Major Hendrickse greeting. 1943. Britain

German soldiers awaiting transportation in a railway station in the Paris suburbs, August 1940. The photographer is unknown.

Anefo photo collection. New West German ambassador Dr. H. Muehlenfeld Palace L. Voorhout. May 12, 1953

Elsevier photo collection. Series: visit Tunisian President Bourguiba Netherlands 6 9 July 1969 President Bourguiba inspects honorary guard palace Dam Square. July 6, 1966. Amsterdam, Tunisia

A command transfer takes place at the Marines Mariniers corps in the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne (VBHKAZ) in Doorn. Prior to the prefilé in Doorn, there is an animated conversation between the separating and the new commander along with a lieutenant colonel ?.

136th Construction Battalion Review Inspection by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker , Military inspections, Military personnel. Photographs of the First Naval District

Anefo photo collection. Austrian Red Cross Kalonex in Dordrecht to the willow forest. Overside Inner Kalkhaven .. February 15, 1953. Dordrecht

Photograph of Military Officers Walking Past Soldiers in Camouflage.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene Brigade. Major Phaff Colonel James parade. August 1943. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Camouflaged troops. March 16, 1951

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

Anefo photo collection. Prince born. April 27, 1967

CMSGT James M. McCoy, U.S. Air Force, stands at attention with his wife during his retirement parade at Bolling Air Force Base. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Left to Right: Sgt. Walter C. Reca, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Sgt. Leslie C. Rambo, Mattoon, Wisc. Sgt. Richard G. Ryan, Peabody, Mass. Sgt. Joseph W. Sanders, Amarillo, Tex. S/Sgt. James N. Thomas, Mebane, N.C.

Anefo photo collection. Souvernity transfer Mohamed Hatta. Souvernity transfer to Indonesia in the Royal Palace on the Dam. Koningin Juliana and Prince Bernhard inspect the honorary guard for the palace on Dam Square. December 27, 1949. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The Queen Mother Unveils Memorial to London Scottish -- H.M. the Queen Mother unveiling the Memorial Colonel R.J.L. Ogilby, D.S.O., D.L., J.P. is seen on her right.H.M. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother this evening paid a visit to the London Scottish Headquarters, Buckingham Gate, S.W. 1., where her Majesty unveiled the 1939/45 Regimental war Memorial. The Queen Mother is Honorary Colonel of the Regiment. December 19, 1952.

Award ceremony by the commander of the Marine Corps, General-Major of the Mariniers P.J. Van Gijn. -

Wilhelmina and Juliana visiting, 1945 - 1946 photograph Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana, visiting a city shortly after the liberation. Soldiers and a mayor are around them. Netherlands photographic support Netherlands

Anefo photo collection. Decision of seven marva officers in The Hague Three-yard Hooray of the newly defended officers. March 17, 1959. The Hague, South Holland

Poll photo collection. Repatriation service India. Members of the women's help corps have been attached to the arrival of a ship in Ataka. December 1945. Ataka, Egypt

Photo made during the tattoo in Delft.

SHAPE Medical Conference. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Lustrum Utrecht students corps. Senate with them banners. July 4, 1951. Utrecht (city)

Military exercise, cartilage in Åstorp.

A command transfer takes place at the Marines Mariniers corps in the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne (VBHKAZ) in Doorn. After the command transfer, a dehip follows in Doorn to participate in various vehicles.

Anefo photo collection. Transfer of the command over narrow part v by schout-at-night l.e.h. Reeser to Commandeur JRH. W.C.M. The young from Ellemeet (plov. Chef Marinestaf) on board HR. Ms. Flight camp trip "Karel Doorman". August 25, 1964. Den Helder, Noord-Holland

Transfer of the standards of the 2nd and 3rd regiment Hussars and 1st regiment wheel drivers at the Legermuseum in Leiden. Banner is called standard with the ridden weapons, cavalry, Marechaussee could. A compartment is used in the artillery. This ceremony is called to impose the standard

A soldier has retrieved to his combat bag to hang during the excercitie lesson.

Photo report of command transfer at the Air Force Instruction and military courses School (Limos) in the field of Krayenhoffkazerne.Kolonel J.A. Ginger transmits the command to Colonel P.J. Maters.

Anefo photo collection. Army Army Anefo London series. Princess Irene Brigade. "An Officer Sworn in". officer explains oath. 1942. Britain

Parade on the Coolsingel in Rotterdam on the occasion of the 290th anniversary of the Marines Corps in December 1955. The Minister of War and Van Marine Ir. C. Staff (1905-1973, foreground right) decreases the parade.

Anefo photo collection. Austrian Red Cross Kalonex Dordrecht at Evacuation of Zierikzee. February 15, 1953. Zeeland, Zierikzee

Royal Air Force Display For Coronation Visitors -- A special flying display was given at the Kenley, Surrey, Royal Air Force station today (May 7) for the Dominion Military and Air Force contingents visiting England for the Coronation. The programme included acrobat flying, a bombing attack and demonstrations of all-round efficiency. Our photograph shows men from the Dominion Air Services interested in the radio transmitter during the display. June 12, 1937.

Command transfer at the sub-sea service (OZD). Captain at sea B.G.A. Fanoy transfers the command to Captain at sea D.Hey. KTZ D. Hey keeps a speech.

Anefo photo collection. Mars for General Major M.R. De Bruyne, Marinierskazerne, from Ghentkazerne Rotterdam. June 22, 1949. Noord-Holland, Rotterdam

Anefo photo collection. Military DEILÉ for Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the Marine Corps. Queen Juliana and some former marines during the ceremony at home ten Bosch. December 9, 1965. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of the Korean distinction Roosendaal Officer A. J. van Meurt. 12 August 1952. Noord-Brabant, Roosendaal

Anefo photo collection. Parent day Marvo lead garden at Vogelenzang. September 22, 1948

Anefo photo collection. Army Army Anefo London series. Army 613 gene. Waterhouse (Center) Lt. Col. Ruyter Steveninck (right) watching unarmed combat visit gene. Paget. Dutch army camp Wolverhampton. British authorities visit Dutch camp.General George Waterhouse (center) lt.kol. Albert De Ruyter Van Steveninck look unattended fight visit Bernard Paget .. 1941. Britain

Vintage Photograph. Buckingham Palace- Changing of the Guards at London England.

Command transfer Air Force Electronic and Technical School (Lets). Dutenant-Colonel-Vlierger J.H. Coppens transfers the Latvian command to Lieutenant Colonel H.H. Peeters, where the plenary personnel of the Lets as well as the Detachement Koninklijke Marine stood under command of the parade commander, Major R.W. Van Der Molen (KLU).

Anefo photo collection. Visit of Veldmaarschalk Montgomery to Amsterdam (1945). Field Marshal Montgomery at the Amstel Hotel. September 1, 1945. Amsterdam

Second World War. Holland. Group of Wehrmacht members before departure to the Eastern Front

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Offer credentials by the Ambassador of Laos. March 2, 1960. Laos

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Three men cross the finish of the 100 yards heat at a sports day on board a British aircraft carrier at anchor, possibly at Hvalfjord. Spectators gather around the finish cheering on their favourites. A merchant ship can be seen in the background.

First Marine Corps District color guard participates in the change of command ceremony for COL James K. Reilly, commanding officer, 1ST Marine Corps District, who is relieved by COL Robert V. Nicoli. State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The British Army on the Western Front, 1914-1918

Marinettes of the United States Marines Corps circa 1918 (female Marines) .

30 Newly appointed Klu officers on 12 April 1960 by the command of the command air defense, Commodore flyer observer A.B. Wolff in the Ypenburg airbase. Visus: Reserve 1st lieutenant SD K.J. Scrubs, reserve 2nd lieutenant SD J. Mink, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant H. Ball, time. Reserve 2nd Lieutenant P.A. Koot, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant D.E. Knibbe, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant J.H. Diks, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant j.j.p. Moelker, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant G.T.H. Verstegen, time. Reserve 2nd Lieutenant L. van Gameren, time. Reserve 2nd Lieutenant W. Chatelin, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant A. van de schraaf, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant j.a.l.m. Cutters, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant J.F. Den Houting, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant A. Kloeze, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant t.b.m. Hermsen, time. Reserve 2nd Lieutenant W. van Genderen, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant J.H. Moerland, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant c.J. Barnhoorn, time. Reserve 2nd lieutenant H.W.J. of the frost, time reserve 2n

Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard visits the Leeuwarden airbase as an Inspector General of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The Prince Vaandrig Luva A. van der Hor is congratulating for obtaining the diploma combat line.

A Member Of The 390Th Bomb Group Is Congratulated After Receiving An Award During A Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In England. 28 December 1943.

Royal Tour. December 30, 1953.

Coronation celebrations for Queen Elizabeth the Second, 02 June 1953, by Leslie Adkin.

Major Harpur (In Sam Browne Belt) goat Major David Brooks (holding goat's horns) and drum Major W. Aller (left) with the new goat Regimental Mascot "sospan 1", when they collected it from London Zoo,on September 6, 1953. September 06, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

On the march..

Anefo photo collection. Second day visit King Hakon to Stavenisse, O.A. Visit Hakonstraat. August 13, 1954. Stavenisse, Zeeland

Elsevier photo collection. visit French President Coty Netherlands. Inspection honorary guard palace Dam Square. July 21, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Remembrance at the Havenplein in Den Helder in 1990.

Menzies. April 12, 1943.

Anefo photo collection. Queen gives banner to the Air Force, Arrival Royal Couple. 19 May 1965

Photo moment of command transmission of the command about the Marines of General-Major der Mariniers P.J. Van Gijn to General-Major der Mariniers H.O. Romswinckel. General of Gijn appeals to the corps. Is part of the AVDKM 540674 to 540682 object series.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus visit UN Detachment for Lebanon in the Adolf van Nassau Kazerne in Zuidlaren. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus are having a snowy path with some officers. February 22, 1979. Drenthe, Zuidlaren

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

Estimation of some officers of the Submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Zeeland (D 809) in March 1973 by the Commander Captain-Lieutenant-Sea J.J. Binnendijk (1928, behind Katheder).

Anefo photo collection. Command transfer liaison school Amsterdam. September 29, 1950. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Redcaps Become Royal Corps. - The Duke of Gloucester inspecting the ATS Provost Company. The Duke of Gloucester inspected and took the salute at a march-past of Royal Military Police yesterday at Inkerman Barracks, Working. The Special Investigating Branch ***** The amount in 1945/6 alone was £6,000000. The Roll of Honour would bear nearly 1000 names of members of the Corps who lost their lives. The King has shown his appreciation of their record by granting them the distinction of becoming the Coprs of "Royal" Military Police. August 5, 1947.

General Allen and General Freyberg during Anzac Day celebrations in Jerusalem, April 25, 1940.

Naval Homage to King George at Windsor.general view of the cortege with Windsor castle in the Background.The King's Coffin was "Piped abroad" when it was placed on the gun carriage on reaching Windsor today Jan 28. The long cortege proceeded through the draped streets of Windsor, lined with thousands of Mourners, to St. George's Chapel, when another wail of pipes was sounded. February 24, 1936. (Photo by The Associated Press).

Anefo photo collection. HM Juliana presents new standard from the Heropgerich Regiment Hussars Prince of Orange (in t hard). April 2, 1980

President of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. J. C. Watson) officially opened new patrol ***** of the association at Woollomooloo yesterday. Patrolmen leaving the building after the ceremony. September 17, 1937.

Anefo photo collection. Netherland Women's Auxiliary Corps (voluntary women auxiliary corps VHK). January 1944. Britain, London

Anefo photo collection. Silver wedding party royal couple inspection of guard on the dam. April 30, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Hostage in train at the point (14th day); deposits around press center and barbed wire extinguishers. June 5, 1977. De Punt

Visit of her Majesty the Queen to the King George and Queen Elizabeth Victoria League Club - The Queen to soldiers and sailors from all parts of the Empire in the grounds. December 01, 1941.

11/30/1914. An important element of the English army. British Cycling Explorers Who Are Providing Remarkable Services.

China/USSR: Pacific Fleet marines of the Soviet Navy hoisting the Soviet naval ensign in Dalian (Port Arthur), on October 1, 1945. Photo by Haldei/RIA Novosti (CC BY-SA 3.0 License)

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