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Historical Military Awards

Photographs capturing military personnel receiving awards and honors in historical settings, highlighting traditions and ceremonies from different eras.

Two 9Th Af Marauder Flying Officers Who Are Operating Their Medium Bombers On Night Bombing Missions, Receive Valuable Tips From Two Royal Australian Air Force Officers, Who Have Been Operating Mitchell Bombers On Night Missions From British Bases For A M

A Member Of The 390Th Bomb Group Is Congratulated As He Receives An Award During A Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In England. 30 September 1943.

Mussert on the Afsluitdijk, 1942 photograph Mussert, in a long leather jacket, is on the Afsluitdijk with two other men in uniform. He speaks with a man on his back. Afsluitdijk photographic support political meeting, propaganda meeting Afsluitdijk

Lord Louis Mountbatten Visits Malayan Contingent, Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK, 1946 Lord Louis Mountbatten inspects Malayan troops in Kensington Gardens, London. The men were in London to take part in the Victory Parade, which took place on 8 June.

Distribution of medals..

Portraits of officers and soldiers at the Russian war showplatz.

Colonel Murray C. Woodbury Congratulates A Member Of The 353Rd Fighter Group After Presenting Him With An Award During A Ceremony At An Air Base In England. January 1944.

Col. Barnett - Col. LeJeune - Col. Powers

Maj. Gregory, Medical Inspection

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Two 9Th Af Marauder Flying Officers Who Are Operating Their Medium Bombers On Night Bombing Missions, Receive Valuable Tips From Two Royal Australian Air Force Officers, Who Have Been Operating Mitchell Bombers On Night Missions From British Bases For A M

Anefo photo collection. Decision 25 officers of the medical service in Amersfoort. April 4, 1952. Amersfoort

Anefo / London photo collection. Portraits / Persons / Anefo London series. Funeral Lieutenant G.B. Noothoven van Goor. Prince Bernhard. March 16, 1942. Britain, Wolverhampton

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

King George V, pictured speaking to an infantry captain during a visit to the British front line during the Somme battles of 1916. Date: 1916

Anefo photo collection. Farm party Breda NCB old and new soldiers. August 20, 1952. Breda

Gen. W.A. Mann & Capt. Coulter

Sergeant John Trypsis of the Alien Police Detachment of Salonika is the First Greek Soldier to Cross the Yugoslav Border Officially in More than 10 Years. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

A Memorial Plaque In Honor Of The U.S. 8Th Af Was Presented By The Raf At Bushey Park, To Their American Allies On Monday August 20, 1945. The Military Headquarters At Bushey Park, Generally Known In The Services As "Widewing" Was The Scene Of This Impre

Evert Ingemansson - submarine images..

Anefo photo collection. Dutch pilots Mitchell bombers Squadron receive DISTINGISHED Flying Cross (DFC) award. Schout-at-night J.W. TermYtelen (right) speaks decorated. 18 February 1944. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Decision officers Amersfoort. March 9, 1950. Amersfoort

Anefo photo collection. Defile exhibition. September 3, 1947

''L'expedition des Dardanelles, Sur la Presqu'ile; Sir Ian Hamilton, commadant en chef britannique, et le general Gouraud', 1915 (1924). From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

Knatchbull M (capt the Hon) Collection Three officers of 'B' and 'Y' Batteries, R. H. A, embarking the 29th Division for the Gallipoli landing: Alexandria, Egypt, April 1915.

Military assistance to the population affected by floods of Florence. Water purifier Aqua Vita by 11 geniusbataljon.

Kaiser & Gen. Von Hotzendorf

Portraits of officers and soldiers at the Russian war showplatz.

Wehrmacht soldiers rest, 1941 - 1942 photograph Two German soldiers are from the rest somewhere in the dunes. One has a cap and wears glasses, the other a hat. On the back is: Feldwebel Finkbeiner Mit Brill, Feldwebel Brorsch. Netherlands photographic support gelatin silver print occupation ~ war. the soldier; the soldier's life Netherlands

F2 Comrade Association Visits F 2D, 1945 F 2 Comrade Association Visits F 2D

Officer pinning soldier at ceremony , Military parades & ceremonies, Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Channel Islands Liberated- the End of German Occupation, Channel Islands, UK, 1945 Major General Heine, German Commander-in-Chief of the Channel Islands (right), has his identification papers checked as arrives at HMS BULLDOG to sign the document of surrender.

Herman Sundin's departure from the mail as head of F 2 Roslagens Herman Sundin's departure from the post as head of F 2 Roslagens flyfotfotilj, 1944.

Award ceremonies after the training of professional officers by the commander of the Royal Institute for the Marine, Captain at Sea H.A.W. Goossens MWO-4, Lieutenant at sea of the 3rd class R. Den Boeft receives the 'Envelvaart Sextant'. Is part of the AVDKM 540655 and 540658 object series.

The Loudest Voice In The Army.The Loudest Voice in the army - it can be heard, it is said, from Chelsea Barracks to Victoria - is about to go. It belongs to R.S.M. Ronald Brittain, retiring after 37 years. Standing bride him: R.S.M. Smy his successor at Mons Officer Cadet School, Eldershot. October 07, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard presents awards. Kaptein Romein. May 2, 1948

Maj. Gregory, Medical Inspection

General top of Kövess and Korpskommandant Trollmann in the Austro-Unrish. Consulate in Skutari. .

'La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. Le commandant du trawler et son skipper', 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916".

Adm. Badger and Adm. Fletcher

Capt. O.J. Golden, Lt. L.G. McConkie, Lt. M.J. Cross

Soldiers

Sen. Saltonstall shaking hands , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Kennedy, John F. John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Gens. O'Ryan & Shanks

Photo collection First World War. Prince Arthur of Connaught Decorating a French General. 1916. France

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Bernhard spectator 14th July parade Avenue des Champs Elysees Paris. greeted Ridgway. middle background Gruenther. July 14, 1952. France, Paris

08/31/1918. Gibraltar. New governor of the Plaza. General Sir H. L-Smith-Dorrien (X), Moments after Landing, Speaking with the North American Admiral.

Copy of a portrait of two Riflemen of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, inscribed McDougal, 1915-1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson CMG, DSO & Bar, AFC (8 July 1883 5 February 1931), British naval aviation pioneer. He was one of the first four officers selected for pilot training by the Royal Navy and was the first person to fly an aircraft from a moving ship. He also commanded the first British armoured vehicles used in combat. Transferring to the Royal Air Force on its creation in 1918, Samson held command of several groups in the immediate post-War period and the 1920s. Pictured w

(l to r) Archdukes Friedrich and Peter Ferdinand

Maj. H.H. Kipp, Col. A.S. McLemore, Maj. W.H. Parker, and Capt. T.G. Sterrett

Lieutenant General Haking with Brigadier General Green, entering Hotel Brittanique, Spa, Belgium, 1918.THESE ARE BRITISH GENERALS IN BRITISH UNIFORMS. Sir Richard Cyril Byrne Haking (right) and on the left Arthur Frank Umfreville Green

Photograph of Captain Alfred Dreyfus rehabilitated at Les Invalides, talking with General Gillain. Dated 1906

Photo reportage of the command transfer at the Air Force instruction regiment (LIR) on the grounds of the Krayenhoffkazerne.luitenant-Colonel observer H.W.J. Teunisse (center) transfers the command to Lieutenant Colonel J.A. Ginger (right). Commander of the commander Airline troops Colonel P.J. Maters (left).

Unidentified Civil War veteran and unidentified World War I sailor. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljvet. Grand Army of the Republic, People, 1910-1920, United States, Army, People, 1910-1920, United States, Navy, People, 1910-1920, Veterans, Union, 1910-1920, Sailors, American, 1910-1920, World War, 1914-1918, Military personnel, American, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Veterans, Union.

Elwood Fisher and A. Ward *****. November 13, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Artillery group exercises in Ermelo. August 17, 1950. Ermelo

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'Mr. Churchill is greeted by the Shah of Persia', 1943. Artist: Unknown.

When Field Marshal Montgomery visited King's Canterbury school, where he was a junior pupil in 1897, he saw 16 year-old Ian Macherson, of Guilford, nervously fingering an amateur ***** camera. Monty asked "Do you want to take a 25th July. August 4, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Adspirant reserve officers become vaandrig (105) J. van Schaffelaar Kazerne. June 1, 1956

Lotta and military people..

Anefo photo collection. Departure of Tjerk Hiddes from Den Helder to Indonesia. January 11, 1951. Den Helder

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HM King George VI with the Pipe Major of the Black Watch, who formed the Guard of Honour at Rosyth during The Kings visit.

HMS Suffolk - Tour to the Far East (c.1929 - 1930). David Lyulph Gore Wolseley Ogilvy - 12th Earl of Airlie (1893 - 1968) on the right with (from left), Commander C. B. Simeon and Major General Elles. The HMS Suffolk was launched in 1926, completed in 1928 and scrapped in 1948. circa late 1920s

The Polish Air Force in Britain, 1940-1947 General Wadysaw Sikorski, the Commander-in-Chief, Polish Armed Forces, granting commissions to sergeant-pilots during Polish Air Force Day celebrations at Swinderby, Lincolnshire.

Copy of a portrait of two Lance-corporals, inscribed F C Webb

A German leave and a Swedish military at the Helsingborg ferry.

Anefo photo collection. Parade, distinctions in Amersfoort. January 13, 1949. Amersfoort

Anefo photo collection. Opening switching class in the sub-officerschool in Weert State Secretary Calmeyer during tour. November 23, 1960. Limburg, Weert

Anefo photo collection. General Dijkstra says goodbye as the governor of Amsterdam. General Valk pinned General Dijkstra "Knight Dutch Lion". October 27, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sport exercises Depot Special troops. Instructor is kept from behind the shot. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. Middle East 1950-1955: Jordan - Amman. Major Kheirlala Jarrah and General Glubb Pasha. 1950. Amman, Jordan

The Chef Air Force Staff Lieutenant General-Flyer observer H. Schaper (left) and the commander of the Eindhoven Eindhoven Colonel observer W.J. Kramer during the annual aerial photo exploration competition Royal Flush IV for NATO countries that was held in the Netherlands for the first time and this time at the Eindhoven airbase.

Duke Of Connaught Inspects London Irish Rifles Today -- Photo taken today Sunday, at the Duke of York's Head-quarters shows. The Duke of Connaught inspecting member of the London Irish Hifles. The Regt. leaves today for Ireland to enjoy their annul training. This is the first time a Territorial unit has left England for their annual training. July 19, 1931. (Photo by Photopress).

At General General Curt Ernst of tomorrow in Codlea (Feketehalom, Zeiden) west of Brasso (Kronstadt) Archduke Karl was from June 1916, upper-commander of a sub-section of the Eastern Front and commanded several armies between Brody and the Carpathians. As part of this commander, Archduke Karl inspected his associated units.

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Photograph of Gerd von Rundstedt (1875-1953) a German Field Marshal during World War Two. Dated 20th Century

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection H.M. King George V, with M. Paul Cambon and Sir Derek Kepple talking to ladies of the Silver Thimble Fund after the presentation to the French Red Cross of a motor dental surgery , 4th May Buckingham Palace.

The Imperial German Army 1890 - 1913 Crown Prince Wilhelm (second from right) with officers of 2nd Company, 1 Guards Regiment which he commanded during the manoeuvres of 1904.

Major Peter J. Markham Awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross By Lt. General Lewis H. Brereton. Brig. General Otto P. Weyland Stand In The Background. 31 May 1944, England.

Hamilton Reed VC

Four-star general ZKH Prince Bernhard (IGKL) is on the platforms of his headquarters. The headquarters of the Inspector-General for Army were located at the Zwaluwenberg estate at Hilversum.

332d Inf.

Elsevier photo collection. official William C. Trimble awarded distinctions 32 Dutch war volunteers army Oirschot. distinction "Silver Star" awarded former corporal H.H. Green Enschede (right). congratulated bronze distinguished captain W.H. Verbeek. November 19, 1953. Oirschot

Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Bomber Command Flying Officer A Whickham (left), a Mosquito pilot, and his navigator, Pilot Officer W Makin, pose for an official portrait in the imposing setting of the Air Council Room at the Air Ministry in Whitehall on 31 January 1943, the day after their participation on the first daylight raid on Berlin. Six Mosquitos from Nos 105 and 139 Squadrons bombed the German capital in two attacks, timed to disrupt broadcast speeches by Goebbels and Goring at rallies marking the tenth anniversary of Hitler's ascession to power.

Command transfer.General Major kite A.L. COX transfers the command of the tactical air forces (CTL) command to Commodore flyer observer D. Berlin at the Volkel airbase. Links Commodore kite W. Bakker.

Change of command-Comm. Wyatt and Capt. Kiefer , Military personnel, Military parades & ceremonies. Photographs of the First Naval District

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1939-1940. W J Jordan, the High Commissioner for New Zealand, meets aircrews of the New Zealand Wellington Flight during a visit to Feltwell, Norfolk.

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. Visit Princess Juliana 322 (Dutch) Squadron Raf Deanland. Princess Juliana conversation Squadron Leader L.C.M. Van Dinenburg. September 26, 1944. Deanland, Britain

Crown Prince attends Winter Manoeuvres in Sweden: Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf (right) and General Cederschiold, his Adjutant, Taking A Keen interest in The Swedish Army's Winter Manoeuvres, Which Were held in Jamtland, North Sweden. March 09, 1938. (Photo by Keystone)

Farewell to Lgen C.J. Falcon to Budel.

Group of crew members of a high-sea passenger steamer posing on deck

Two Luftwaffe officers photographed for Huize 'Nellie' in the vicinity of airport (Flugplatz) Waalhaven.

Paul von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg (1847-1934), left, German soldier and president, with Eric von Ludendorff (1865-1937).

German soldiers on the cheese market, 1940 photograph German soldiers receive a cheese market pin from a girl in West Frisian Dracht. Text strip stuck to photo. Alkmaar photographic support occupier and civilians. soldiers and civilians Alkmaar

Anefo photo collection. Agriculture: volunteers Noordoostpolder. Volunteers help farmers in the Noordoostpolder. July 1945. Noordoostpolder

'Le lieutenant-colonel Richaud et le doyen du 4e zouaves', 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916". (Lieutenant-Colonel Richaud an officer of the 4th Zouaves)

Ordinanz gardersMeissen. Grenadiere ordreanation

The students of the Imperial Military Medical School / fotoğraf Föbus

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