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Historical Military Ceremonies

Black and white images depicting various military ceremonies, tributes, and honors featuring personnel in uniform and formal settings.

Queen reviews troops in Launceston Tasmania. March 1, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. HKH PR. Margriet was present at the regimental day in the Juliana of Stolbergkazerne in Amersfoort T.G.V. The 100th anniversary of the medical troops regiment. May 2, 1969. Amersfoort

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard inspect the honorary guard of student resistance when they visit Utrecht. 17 June 1949. Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Transfer command of the air forces to Soesterberg. Lieutenant General H. Schaper and Lieutenant General H. P. Zielstra. November 30, 1961. Soesterberg, Utrecht

Princess Elizabeth, in a bonnet-style hat, stands in a land Rover to inspect the Royal Air Force officers, men and women, during the presentation ceremony in Hyde park, London, Today. Princess Elizabeth, Deputising for the Ring, who has influenza, presented the King a Colour to the Royal Air Forts in the ***** at a ***** of 2,500 R.A.F. officers, airman and airwoman in Hyde Park, London, today (Saturday). June 19, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Naval Guard - 1903 Style -- Prior of the start of the golden jubilee parade at the R.N. Barracks Portsmouth, three of the naval guard in their "old time" uniforms can be seen in this close-up as Lt. Commander W.P. Ouerstre from the Channel Islands talks to Able Seaman E. Roberts of Otley (Yorks) and leading Seaman W. Healey of of Birmingham. Taking part in the golden jubilee parade at the Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth today is a naval guard wearing the uniform of half a century ago. They will commemorate the scene on September 30th 1903, when 4,000 officers and men marched from the old depot ship "Duke of Wellington" in Portsmouth Harbour to take possession of the an new shore quarts, which, at that time were considered the last word in up-to-date Service accommodation. September 30, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Chancellor Willy Brandt from Germany at Ypenburg. Arrival lights up. December 1, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Marvo funeral sailor 1st kl. J. W. Stark Begraafplaats Vredenhof. July 2, 1953

Victory Day -- An informal picture of, British Premier, Mr. Clement Attlee; Ex-Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill and Canadian Premier, Mr. McKenzie king. made at the saluting base in the Mall, London, today June 08, During the March fast. More than 21, 000, men and women took past in the Giant Victory-Day March through London, today June 8. the hug parade, which covered more than 20 miles, included British and Allied Forces, as will as civilian workers. June 20, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

June 25, 1950. MASS IN SAN FRANCISCO THE GREAT. -The students of the Military College of Portugal attended a mass on Sunday in the temple of San Francisco el Grande. The photograph captures the moment when the College's standard bearers leave the Church, once the religious aoto has finished. On the same day, and accompanied by various authorities - Portuguese and Spanish, the expedition members visited the Armory and the Royal Palace.

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

11/24/1935. Granada: in the courtyard and halls of the town hall, a tribute to the army and the Public Force was celebrated, with a flag being presented to the Civil Guard, paid for by Popular subscription. The Godmother, Lady of Galician Burin, General Cabanellas and Authorities, at the exit of the town hall to preside over the parade.

King George VI together with Queen Elizabeth chatting with Air Raid Patrol wardens and inspecting bomb damage in South West London during the Blitz, 1940. Date: 1940

Anefo photo collection. Value transfer. April 26, 1947

Princess Margaret In Glasgow -- Princess Margaret accompanied by Major Gen. A.P.D. Telfer-Smollett C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Colonel of the regiment, inspects the guard of honour.As Colonel-in-Chief of the Highland Light Infantry, Princess Margaret received the Freedom of the City of Glasgow on behalf of the regiment.The ceremony took place before a crowd of 30,000 in George Square, Glasgow. April 09, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. 18th Lustrum Leiden Student Association "Pro Patria". Offer uniforms by bourgeoisie. November 29, 1956

Princess Irene and Prince Carel Hugo visit 13 armored infantry Battaljon, Westenbergkazerne, Schalkhaar.

Poll photo collection. Presentation of the Military William Order and other awards by Queen Wilhelmina in the presence of the other members of the royal family at the Soesterberg airbase. Spectators at the ceremony. June 20, 1946. Soest, Utrecht (province)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sworn sworn. Traffic jam. On Bordes, General Major E. Engles says. For him the two certified officers. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Field Marshal Papagos Visits Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Royal Wedding Presents Party At St. James's -- Marking the Start of this week's official Royal wedding functions, an Afternoon Party was given by the King and Queen to-day (Monday) at St. James's Palace, with the Royal Wedding Presents on display. Guests the Party are the donors of the ***** Presents. November 17, 1947.

French Heroine Honoured In Paris -- Mlle De Galard, the French Air Force nurse who was the only woman to go through the siege of Dien Bien Phu, receives the Air Medal of France from M. Chriatiasnas at a ceremony held in Paris. Mlle De Galard was released by the Visit. Minh command after the fall of the fortress. June 05, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

Anefo photo collection. Transfer command of the air forces to Soesterberg. Lieutenant General H. Schaper and Lieutenant General H. P. Zielstra. Side speech. November 30, 1961. Soesterberg, Utrecht

RUS, Soviet Union, Moscow: Impressions from the USSR 1972. 1. May-Demonstzration

Anefo photo collection. Prince Willem Alexander 21 years; Inspectorate honorary guard house ten Bosch. April 27, 1988

A meeting of the traditional associations of the Waffen- SS to honour their dead of the 6th SS Division North on 14. 11. 1971 in Hunrueck was accompanied by the Bundeswehr with officers and a squad of recruits, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Astronauts leave palace on Dam Square. October 9, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling of the National Liberation Monument in Wageningen by Prince Bernhard. September 13, 1951. Gelderland, Wageningen

04/04/1912. Yesterday's solemnity in Las Calatravas. HM the King leaving the Services held with the assistance of the chapter of the Military Orders yesterday tomorrow.

Military Funeral of late Major-General A.C. Fewtrell, From St Andrew's Cathedral. The Governor, Lt Gen. Sir John Northcott (left) attended the Fuberal of his s late collegue. He is shown with Dr Babbage, Dean of Sydney. October 17, 1950. (Photo by Frederick John Halmarick/Fairfax Media).

Anefo photo collection. Jonkheer De Geer. October 1, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration Battle of Arnhem at Airborne Cemetery, Oosterbeek; Queen Beatrix and Prince Charles walk along veterans. September 23, 1984. Oosterbeek

Royal Air Force Fighter Command, 1939-1945. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, escorted by Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, Air Officer Commander-in-Chief of Fighter Command, visit the Headquarters of Fighter Command at Bentley Priory, near Stanmore, Middlesex..

Anefo photo collection. 75th anniversary Mijnendienst from the Royal Navy. Queen Beatrix inspects honorary guard. May 14, 1982. Den Helder

Visit HM Queen Beatrix (with umbrella on the left) at the school for NBCD (Nuclear, Bacteriological, Chemical, Damage Control) and Operating Safety in Den Helder in March 1989. Left behind the Queen Vice-Admiraal J.D.W. Van Renesse (1934-), commander of the naval night in the Netherlands from 1987-1990 and the head of the school captain-lieutenant-to-sea b.j.h.h. Rous (1941-1999).

March 1941. Burial in Rome of King Alfonso Xiii. In the Image, his Children, Don Juan and Don Jaime, and King Victor Manuel III of Italy.

Anefo photo collection. Transfer of the physical surplus of Willem V in Brunswijk, promoting the physical surplus from the Domkerk. April 28, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Visit from the Canadian Governor General Roland Michener, are. Princess Margriet (R) and Governor General Michener (L) in the Canadian military cemetery in Holten. April 15, 1971. Holten, Overijssel

Poll photo collection. Kazerne Rosenborg. Soldiers in the barracks are preparing for an aubade in honor of the 55th anniversary of King Frederik IX. March 11, 1954. Denmark, Copenhagen

Command transfer. General Major Kite A.L. COX carries the command of the Command Tactical Air Forces (CTL) to Commodore flyer observer D. Berlin at the Volkel airbase. An American air force officer with his family to say goodbye to the separating commander and to welcome the new commander.

Anefo photo collection. State visit from Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus to Belgium. At the monument of the unknown soldier in Brussels they laid a wreath. March 31, 1981. Belgium

Memorial Services for Late President Roosevelt , Memorial rites & ceremonies, Grand Trunk Pier. Photographs of the First Naval District

Duke & Duchess carry wreath & ***** throne of remembrance *****. February 23, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. Princesses Beatrix, Irene, Margriet and Marijke hoist the flag above the memorial table. May 4, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Closure States General. September 12, 1953

Anefo photo collection. The American 32 Tactical Fighter Squadron (stated on Soesterberg, and consisting of SABRE devices) is set under the operational command of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Speech by the American ambassador H. Freeman Matthews. November 16, 1954. Soesterberg, Utrecht

ELIZABETH, THE QUEEN MOTHER During her 1958 royal tour of New Zealand, the Queen Mother talks to the leader of the "Scottish Hussars" girls marching team in Auckland. Date: 1900 - 2002

Remembrance Day - Prince George with Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Helena Victoria photographed after the Service at the Cenotaph this morning. November 11, 1932. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Traffic Goes On: Street traffic can be directed during the black out by a policemen with chemically treated gloves, arm-band and night-stick which glow under ultra-violet rays. The pedestrian also wears luminescent bands on his hat and sleeve a luminous sign points the way to the shelter. February 13, 1950. (Photo by ACME).

Inspection By Their Commandant -- The Duchess of Kent inspecting the Guard of Honour during her visit to the W.R.N.S. Training and Drafting Establishment at Burghfield, near Reading to-day (Wed). The Duchess, who is Commandant of the W.R.N.S. saw recruits receiving their preliminary training prior to them being drafted to Naval Establishments throughout the United Kingdom. March 23, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Princess Beatrix brings an introductory visit to various parts of the Royal Navy. On the exercise area of the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne (VBHKAZ) of the Marines in Doorn corps in Doorn, demonstrations are given of the various parts of the corps.

4/1/1962 - Berlin Wall Photo - The Senior Soviet Commander Lt. Col. Solowjew (Second From Left) Arrived at The Spandauer War Criminal Prison On April 1, 1962. On This Day Americans Are Relieving Soviet Guards of Their Duty at The Prison. Lt. Col Solojew Entered The Prison Over The British Sector Since He Was Denied Access By Americans to West Berlin On Their Border..

Soldiers are in the attitude in the courtyard at the opening of the States General. The Golden Carriage rides at the Ridderzaal.

Sergeant Kelly Ceremony. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Public swearing-in ceremony of Bundeswehr recruits in Bonn, 12.11.1980, Germany, Europe

Arrow Brooch for the QueenThe Queen receives a reddendo of Arrows in the shape of a brooch from the Duke of Buccleugh, captain of the royal company of Archers, the Queen's bodyguard in Scotland, on June 26. The Queen had just inspected the company in the grounds of the palace of Holyroodhouse, Scotland, where here majesty is staying. June 27, 1952.

Air Force Commemoration Week.R.A.A.F. Medical Orderlies assist the first of the two airmen, part of the R.A.A.F. Guard of Honour, who collapsed during the Commemoration ceremony in Martin Place today. September 15, 1955. (Photo by James Hopwood/Fairfax Media).

Uncaptioned. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. War victims 1940-1945 commemorated in the Westerkerk in Amsterdam. Wreaths by a deputy of the war graves foundation. November 5, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Commandogativeness D.D. January 14, 1972 of the commander of the naval power in the Netherlands. Vice-Admiral A. van der Moer gives the command to schout-at-night at the Hilversum marine course camps

Presentation of the Royal Award Admiral Maas

Anefo photo collection. 100 years of crook. Arrival Cardinal blank The Belgian Cardinal Jozef van Roey the right mayor c.j.a. The Ranitz. May 15, 1953. Utrecht (city)

***** Parade for their Queen -- The Queen and Lord Rowallan (with staff) during the parade. "Queen's Scouts" from many different part of the British Empire and commonwealth paraded in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle, near London, today April 24 in celebration of St. George's day (April 23). They were led by Lord Rowallan, their chief scout. Among the contingent were a number of Physically handicapped scouts and, for the first time, a group of American Scouts. The parade numbered about 1,000. April 24, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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 (in the photo) transfers the command to Lieutenant Colonel J.A. Verged.

A Josip on than a war steps "Q" troops from Q.M. September 27, 1940. (Photo by Barry Newberry/)

Anefo photo collection. Queen and Prince Bernhard live dies celebration at i.v.m. 150-year-old Royal Military Academy in Breda. November 24, 1978. Breda

Parade; Commemoration; visit

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Bernhard visits Marine Rise Center Voorschoten. inspected milasticism professional patterns citizen, inserted uniform selection. addition Prince captain-Ter-Zee R.M. Crommelin, commander Marine Rise Center. July 28, 1957. Voorschoten, South Holland

Duke of Gloucester Welcomes Home His Old Regiment -- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester coming down the gangway after their visit to the "Somersetshire" this morning.The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester pad a surprise visit to the troopship "Somerset Shire" when she docked here today, bringing home from India the 10th Husars -- the regiment in which the Duke was formerly an officer. November 14, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

HISTORIA DE HUNGRIA. S. XX. "MILITARES Y DAMAS DE LA CORTE EN EL DIA DE LA CORONACION DE CARLOS IV (1887-1922) COMO REY DE HUNGRIA. " Budapest, 30 de diciembre de 1916.

Princess Beatrix brings an introductory visit to various parts of the Royal Navy. On the grounds of the Marine Barrage Amsterdam (MKAD) a visit to a workshop of the technical programs of the Royal Netherlands Marine (Tokm) in which the Princess is supervised by a Lieutenant Sea of trade departments of the 2nd class (LTZVK 2).

Cameron Highlanders At Balmoral Queen Presents Colours -- Queen Elizabeth, In brilliant sunshine, inspecting the parade when she presented new colours to the 1st. Battalion, the Queen's own Cameron Highlanders, at Balmoral. She told the men, "Your regiment has strong links with Balmoral, for it was upon this lawn where you are drawn up today that Queen Victoria gave new colours to the 2nd. Battalion in 1898. June 02, 1955. (Photo by United Press International)

For First Publication Evening,Pretty Officer Gould of the Submarine Thrasher Receives His V.C. -- Petty Officer Gould, of the Submarine Thrasher, photographed with his wife Left, After receiving his V.C. at a recent Buckingham palace invest Turf Gould's feat of removing a bomb which was making a "Twanging' noise, from the casing of the Submarine has become known all over the world. May 17, 1943.

Vintage photograph. West Point Cadets marching in Army Day parade

Poll photo collection. Scotland - Kazerne Edinburgh Castle. Portrait of Lieutenant Campbell. August 1934. Edinburgh, Great Britain, Scotland

RDML James W. Lisanby, deputy commander, Ship Design and Integration, Navy Sea Systems Command, escorts Matron of Honor Joan Bulkeley Stade to the speaker's platform prior to the launching ceremony for the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4). The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems. Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Food provision: Wageningen. Road from the domestic armed forces, here in Den Bosch. May 1, 1945. Den Bosch, Noord-Brabant

Anefo photo collection. Beatrix and Claus visit the Royal Netherlands Army Command in Harderwijk; Beatrix in conversation with a few commands. 24 June 1981. Harderwijk

Anefo photo collection. Soccer Marines-Rotterdam police award ceremony. May 22, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits the Varenkamp in Utrecht. Behind the Queen's Inspector General of the National Police J. Gerritsen Corps. In addition to the Queen, the conductor officer of the Rijkswolitie is 3rd class (major) A.C. Vogel. April 10, 1962. Utrecht, Utrecht

Description: Mr Richard Sykes, Captain Forbes (Commander H.M.S. Protector), Admiral and the other dignatories of Chile. Visit of HMS Protector to Punta Arenas in Chile, November 1960. Location: Punta Arenas, Chile Date: 27 November 1960 americas

Elsevier photo collection. Arrival Princess Juliana daughters Canada (via England) Teuge airport. Reunification Prince Bernhard. August 2, 1945. Gelderland, Teuge

H.K.H. Princess Beatrix visits the airbase Twenthe. She is accompanied by the chef of the military house, Lieutenant-General-Flyer H. Schaper with his wife.

Arrival ceremony for Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, President of Chile, 11:15AM. President John F. Kennedy walks with President of Chile, Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, during arrival ceremonies in honor of President Alessandri Rodríguez. Commander of Troops, Colonel John W. Gorn, walks at center in background; military color and honor guard troops stand in background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.

The Duke of Edinburgh arrives in Malta to take UP Naval Appointment: The Duke of Edinburgh walks to the Custom House steps to board the motor boat which took him out to the destroyer Chequers. November 01, 1949.

Group Of Noble Guards In The Napoleonic Uniform. Vatican City. 1801

Captain General The Duke of Edinburgh - Visit To Royal MarinesThe Captain General -- the Duke of Edinburgh - arriving with Lieut - General JC. Westall, Commandant General Royal Marines.The Duke of Edinburgh last night visited the Royal Marines at their Eastney Barracks, Portsmouth, It was his first visit to the corps since being appointed its Captain General in June. The Duke, who wore Royal Marine Officer's mess dress, saw the Royal Marine bands of the Portsmouth Command beat the retreat. He walked between lined of spectators, talking to Marines and Marine Pensioners. He also saw 140 Royal Marine Cadet boys on parade. July 16, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Visit from Prince Bernhard on the open day in the airbase Deelen, also his 60th birthday.

Unveiling of the Queen Victoria Memorial Monument at the end of the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace in May 1911. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock with an architectural surround by Sir Aston Webb, the unveiling ceremony was attended by Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Kaiserin, King George V and Queen Mary, Winston Churchill, representatives of the Army and Navy, deputations from the forces of the overseas dominions and many leading members of the Royal family. Date: 1911

Anefo photo collection. Schuttersdeesten Oirschot (Landjuweel). August 13, 1951. Oirschot

Freedom Of Johannesburg For Smuts -- Veteran South African Statesman Jan Christian Smuts (right) inspects an honour guard of transvaal scottish troops in Johannesburg, before receiving the freedom of the city May 23, the eve of his 80th birthday. Officer unidentified. Latest Picture of veteran South African Statesman, Field Marshal Smuts, taken when he inspected he guard of honor of Transvaal Scottish troops Johannesburg before receiving the Freedom of the The condition of Field Marshal Smuts is reported to be grave. June 3, 1950.

Photo collection Government information service. Surveillance police. undated

Queen Mother - War Work. September 04, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Danes Take Course at NATO Defense College. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Sir Winston Churchill -- The second defence of the people of England. The Great Man's eightieth year - He alone is worthy of the appellation The Great Man's eightieth year - (Great) who either does great things, The Great Man's eightieth year - or teaches how they may be done, or The Great Man's eightieth year - Describes them with a suitable majesty The Great Man's eightieth year - When they have been done, but those The Great Man's eightieth year - only are great things which tend to The Great Man's eightieth year - render life more happy , which increase The Great Man's eightieth year - The Innocent enjoyment and comforts. As Lord warden of the Cinque ports, This is the Uniform he wore on the occasion of the coronation of her Majestry queen Elizabeth II. November 29, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Den Helder Assaut Adelborsten. December 18, 1953. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Princess Wilhelmina visits Velding Heilsperger in the woods of the crown domain. She is done here by General and Mrs. Albert Orsborn of the Salvation Army .. June 13, 1951. Baarn, Utrecht

Mrs. Richard Antrim, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Institution Coast Guard partnership Ministries & W, Justice, Finance, Agriculture Fisheries, Defense, Biza; Left Biesheuvel, Smit Kroes, Korthals Altes. 26 February 1987

Munich dominated the Hitler Youth - 45000 Hitler-boys trafenzum area meetings of the Hitler Youth "Highland" in Munich and populated the vast camp on Oberwiesenfeld. 40 tents with a Resume - each capable of holding about 1,000 people have been set up specifically for this event. Young trumpeters and drummers on the steps of the Feldherrnhalle. October 23, 1933.

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