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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
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
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One of the most honored soldiers in North Africa was S/Sgt. Benjamin J. Warmer, left, who is shown being congratulated by Lt. General Carl. A. Spaatz, Commanding General of the Northwest African Air Force, upon having been presented the Distinguished
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Anefo photo collection. Army: Grand Cross for Crerar. Prince Bernhard with the Canadian General Crerar to whom it has awarded the Grand Cross in the Order of Orange-Nassau with the swords. 1945. Apeldoorn, Gelderland
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Mr. Burwell and Todd Duncan. July 17, 1946.
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Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Type of Uniform worn by officer and private Women's Volunteer Reserve.
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Saint-Folquin, Pas-de-Calais, France , 1917 - North of France, Belgium - Paul Castelnau (photographic section of the armies) - (September 1-5) (French - Saint-Folquin , Pas-de-Calais , France). Rear-front, military personality, military uniform, portrait, medal , decoration, decoration, man, army, First World War, Personality, Clothing, Human Beings, Society, St Folquin, Admiral Ronarc 'H and how of Maupeou
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Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Type of Uniform worn by officer and private Women's Volunteer Reserve.
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Irun, 09/08/1943. Francisco Franco with his daughter Carmen, on his visit to the San Marcial fort.
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British royal air force pilots stand next to a French fighter aircraft in France during the battle for France 1940
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Maj. F.E. Evans
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RAF Fighter Command Squadron Leader Douglas Bader, commanding No. 242 (Canadian) Squadron, with Major Alexander 'Sasha' Hess, CO of No. 310 (Czechoslovak) Squadron, Duxford, September 1940.
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Sergeant Hannah V.C. being congratulated by his pilot, pilot officer C.A. Conner, who was decorated with the D.F.C. outside the palace to-day.***** Britain's youngest V.C.awarded his decoration for putting out a fire in a blazing aircraft was decorated by the King at Buckingham Palace to-day. Just out of hospital, recovering from extensive burns, Hannah had arrived home expecting three weeks leave. Instead he was recalled to London, and arrived here from Glasgow early this morning. October 10, 1940.
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A Guardsman ready to take his place in the firing - line. The field service kit of the British infantryman in detail, with diagram. 1914