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Military Banners and Insignia

Illustrations of military banners, emblems, and awards, focusing on formal military insignia and historical artifacts from various armies.

A cap badge of the The Regina Rifle Regiment c. 1940-1952.

Shoulder patch: 25th Infantry Division. Country: Unknown

David van der Kellen sr., Medal on the bombardment of Antwerp by General Chassé, penning visual material bronze, bust in uniform (à 34 and face to the left), D.H. BAR. CHASSé GENERAL OF THE INFANTRY COMMANDER OF THE ANTWERP CASTLE. (legend) V D K. F. (on the left shoulder).

Coat of arms of the King's Own Scottish Borderers infantry regiment, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

War 1939-1945. Pan of the 1st section of the 5th company of the Senegalese Tirailleurs regiment of Chad. Embroidered satin cotton etoffe, 1940-1943. General Leclerc Museum of Hauteclocque and the Liberation of Paris, Jean Moulin Museum. 78984-16 North Africa, year forty 1940 40, colonial army, French army, FEZZAN campaign, Lorraine Cross, Leclerc division, Fanion, War 1939-1945, War 39-45, Warning Regiment, Second World War, Senegalese tirailleurs

Yugoslav helmet Ne44 used in the Serbian army in 2003 2006 unknown label

Approved insignia for: 55th Services Squadron. Country: Unknown

Netherlands, 1897 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands

Squadron 3 (SQ 3). The emblem represents the offensive forces the sparing vigilance of the Squadron, which took up and fighting enemy ships and aircraft. The fighter aircraft of this Squadron operated from a flight camp or airport. Squadron 3 was hired on March 10, 1952 and was active until 1961. Emblem spell: Semper paratus (always prepared).

Liberation of the sugar factory Djatiroto July 22, 1947, Jaap Gutterswijk, 1990 medal. copy Bronze medal. Front: Three Marines, the front squatted with a battery. The other two figures are, with the gun in attack, next to the first. In the background the administration building of the sugar factory. This performance is derived from a painting representing the moment when a group of Marines arrived on time to protect the factory to be blown up by Indonesian fighters. Reverse: inscription including the Corpsemblem der Marines. In box. Zoetermeer bronze (metal) striking (metalworking) Jatiroto. Poor

Warsaw Uprising

Civil War veteran Thomas N. Stilwell of 34th Indiana Infantry Regiment. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Stilwell, Thomas N, (Thomas Neel), 1830-1874, Commemoration, United States, Army, Indiana Infantry Regiment, 34th (1861-1866), People, Veterans, Union, 1900-1910, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Veterans, Union.

FORT RILEY, Kan. - In recognition of their heroism, Enoch and Poulin were honored during a ceremony at Fort Riley Garrison Headquarters Feb. 6, 2023. Fort Riley Garrison Commander, Col. Michael Foote, expressed gratitude for Enoch and Poulin's selfless actions that day, remarking that they had saved multiple lives with their courageous efforts. Army

Battle of Marengo, 25 and 26 Prairial year VIII (14 and 15 June 1800) Nicolas Brenet (1770-1846) and Henri Auguste (1759-1816). Battle of Marengo, 25 and 26 Prairial year VIII (14 and 15 June 1800). Bronze. 1800.

Civil War veteran William G. Miner of Co. D, 9th Michigan Infantry Regiment. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Miner, William G, 1842-1922, United States, Army, Michigan Infantry Regiment, 9th (1861-1865), People, Veterans, Union, 1920-1930, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Veterans, Union.

Approved insignia for: 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Battalion. Country: Unknown

Commemorative plaque of the shooting competition in Aarau unknown label

First World War (1914-1918). Latvia. Gorget of the German military administration's field gendarmerie in Kurzeme (Courland). The main tasks of the gendarmerie were to maintain public order, enforce the payment of taxes and, if necessary, to disarm the population. Latvian War Museum. Riga. Latvia.

Israel Defense Forces Flag Closeup Israel Defense Forces Flag, Closeup View Copyright: xZoonar.com/IgorxLubnevskiyx 12463590

Carnavalet museum, medal collection Battle stage right on a barricade; in the foreground on the right, crowd of soldiers and a man wearing a branch; On the left, a man supporting a dying and two men of the Church on the back; At the top of the barricade, Denis affects the raised hand takes the floor; In the background, an armed crowd; Reverse Denis tribes on her deathbed, surrounded by a grieving crowd, gives a young soldier a crucifix.

Approved insignia for: 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Country: Unknown

040331-M-4626C-002. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Battle of Lepanto. Naval engagement. 7 october 1571. Fleet of the Holy League (coalition of European Catholic maritime states and fleet of the Ottoman Empire. Commemorative medallion. Engraving, 1882.

Flags are shown Oct. 5, 2022, during daily operations at the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department station flagpole at Fort McCoy, Wis. The fire department was reaccredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International earlier in 2022. The fire department is one of more than 200 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Soviet Order of the Great Patriotic War at the St. George ribbon. Symbol of Russia s victory in World War II. Isolated on white. Soviet Order of the Great Patriotic War at the St. George ribbon. Symbol of Russia s victory in World War II. Isolated on white. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PavelxSytilinxxxxxVolgograd,xRussia.x 22009701

Battle of Marengo, 25 and 26 Prairial year VIII (14 and 15 June 1800) Nicolas Brenet (1770-1846) and Henri Auguste (1759-1816). Battle of Marengo, 25 and 26 Prairial year VIII (14 and 15 June 1800). Bronze. 1800.

Major James Miller of Co. K, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in uniform. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Miller, James, 1835-1896, Commemoration, United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 105th (1861-1865), People, Soldiers, Union, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union.

Navy Breast Insignia: Seabee Combat Warfare Insignia (Enlisted). Country: Unknown

Grants of arms for the 28th Infantry Regiment. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-88-03463. Base: Northwest Territories Country: Canada (CAN)

Occasional print showing a branch, saber and military hat and text: 4/VII 1917 Warsaw; 1917 (1914-00-00-1939-00-00);

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Emblems. Emblem troop command South and Central Celebes. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

A view of a Navy-Marine Corps-Coast Guard Medal of Honor on display in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.. Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

AJMAN - 1971: shows Three Soviet Heroes AJMAN - CIRCA 1971: A stamp printed in Ajman shows Three Soviet Heroes, circa 1971 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4695185

On July 8, 2022, Army Support Activity Fort Dix dedicated Military Training Classroom Building 5507 to the late New Jersey State Senator John Edward Dimon. Senator Dimon was a US Army veteran of World War II and strong supporter of Fort Dix and the US military during his time in office. Current Fort Dix Base Commander COL Jon Brierton and Former Fort Dix Base Commander COL (R) Michael Warner were the keynote speakers at the dedication ceremony. Also in attendance was the Dimon family members. The son of Senator Dimon, Mark Dimon, accepted the tribute to his father. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix TSC- Training Support Center)

Victoria Cross posthumously awarded to John Travers Cornwell (1900-1916) - for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland. Cornwell was a Boy Seaman First Class on H.M.S Chester. H.M.S Chester was on the front lines at the Battle of Jutland and came under fire from four Kaiserliche Marine cruisers. John was the sole survivor of all the gun turret positions and remained at his position, though severely wounded, until the battle ended. He died in hospital of his wounds and was awarded a Victoria Cross

Segunda guerra mundial. Emblema de pago voluntario para ayuda de la División azul para la campaña de Rusia. Año 1941.

Italy, 1895-1900 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Coat of Arms: The Adjutant General's CorpsExact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

DA-SC-87-04928. Base: Unknown

Welfare Care Service Royal Netherlands Army, visible, the (stylized) letters SWZ which stands for soldiers of welfare care. The sword in the middle points upwards in times of war points down the sword. Welfare Care Royal Netherlands Army

The Serbian Armed Forces Reverse Flag, Closeup View. Serbian Armed Forces Reverse Flag Closeup

Roumania, 1881-95 part 1. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Romania

Necropolis for the fallen in the Indochina war, Frejus, Var, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe

Puma Fadenkreuz Puma Fadenkreuz Copyright: xZoonar.com/lantapixx 2543633

50th Anniversary Plaque for the 6th US Army. The plaque, located in front of Building #30, is the last headquarters site of the 6th US Army. Base: The Presidio, San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas Schiess receives his second star and transfers into the USSF at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 5, 2022. Assigned to Headquarters, Space Operations Command, Schiess serves as the Deputy Commanding General for Operations.

Royal Field Artillery regimental badge on headstone at Cemetery of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for First World War One British soldiers

Anonymous. "Hitlerjogend-Mitglied Abzeichen (HJ)". Metal. 1926-1945. General Leclerc Museum of Hauteclocque and the Liberation of Paris, Jean Moulin Museum. 158828-17

The drum design for the 215th Army Band, Massachusetts Army National Guard. Country: Unknown

Insignia de la 3.ª Panzerdivision SS Totenkopf.

040914-M-4626C-002. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

This flight jacket belonged to Major Charles L. Kelly, one of the leading figures in establishing the need for independent aeromedical evacuation units. His actions and exploits were also instrumental in forming the basis for the special esprit de corps of all "DUSTOFF" units.While on a MEDEVAC mission on 01 July 1964 in Vinh Long, Vietnam Major Kelly was advised to leave dangerous airspace. His reply, "when I have you your wounded," was delivered just moments before he was killed by enemy fire. His sacrifice was recognized by the posthumous award of the Distinguished Service Cross. Worn by Major Charles Kelly (KIA) during service in Southeast Asia. Kelly was the Commanding Officer of the 57th Medical Detachment (Helicopter Ambulance) from 11 January 1964 until he was killed in action on 1 July of the same year while trying to evacuate a wounded American advisor along with several ARVN wounded. MED 2009.48.1AMEDD Museum, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, TX, 01JUL

Approved insignia for: Corps of Engineers. Country: Unknown

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A poster showing some badges worn by naval ratings.

Occasional print showing the Polish emblem and text: 6/VIII 16/VIII 1914 1916 Polish Legions; 1916 (1916-00-00-1939-00-00);

A U.S. Air Force tactical air control party specialist participates in Wraith Challenge 22 in Burnet, Texas, Oct. 3, 2022. Wraith Challenge 22 brought seven teams of tactical air control party Airmen from the 3rd Air Support Operations Group together to compete in tests of physical and mental challenges.

History Art Architecture Technology Aviation War Symbolical Image Peace 29 12 2024 DUXFORD, Cambridgeshire Great Britain Imperial War Museum Duxford Military Museum on the Site of a Former Milit

Approved insignia for: 268th Aviation Battalion. Country: Unknown

Golden military Helfen Military Helfen

Camp Ripley hosted a birthday celebration at the education center on 8 July 2022. Warrant Officers came together to pay their respects to the 104th Birthday of the Warrant Officers Corp.

Approved insignia for: 9th Supply and Transport Battalion. Country: Unknown

'18th Hussars', c1910. SDV Cigarette card insignia of 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) cavalry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1759. (Hignett Bros & Co.)

Artifacts are shown at the Fort McCoy, Wis., History Center on Aug. 12, 2022. The History Center is part of the installations Commemorative Area. The 900 block of Fort McCoy and the 11-acre area surrounding it are at the hub of the forts history-preservation efforts and is called the Commemorative Area. The Commemorative Area consists of five World War II-era buildings set aside to help tell Fort McCoy's unique story. These facilities are representative of the types found in the cantonment area when it was constructed in 1942. Three of the buildings — an administrative facility, a dining facility, and a barracks — are set up to depict Soldier life during the 1940s. Display items include a World War II chapel, bunk beds, footlockers, mannequins, and potbelly stoves. Another building highlights four different modern military training venues, and a separate facility shows various training aids. The area also has the Equipment Park. Veterans Memorial Plaza is a tribute to all of the men

Approved insignia for: 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 6th Battalion. Country: Unknown

DA-SC-86-11635. Country: Unknown

Master of Coriolanus, The Battle of Cannae (obverse), c 1503 The Battle of Cannae obverse

World war second memorial Imphal Manipur India Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

Italy. Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, 1806-1808 part 2. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Russian Federation Ground Forces Flag, Closeup View. Russian Federation Ground Forces Flag Closeup

U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) receive patches and plaques from the 1st Commando Parachute Battalion as a token of appreciation during the Joint Combined Exercise Training (JCET) closing ceremony in Ouassa, Benin, Sept. 9, 2022. The 3rd SFG trained alongside the Beninese soldiers for about eight weeks and assessed their force capabilities to identify opportunities for future U.S. engagement and partnership.

List of the divisions involved, Mardasson Memorial, a memorial to the fallen American soldiers of the Battle of the Ardennes in 1944, Bastogne, Wallonia, Belgium, Europe

Bandera de Irlanda, en Gran Bretaña, y soldado de infantería. Colección de cromos Banderas del Universo. Años 1920. Author: Albert Mestre Moragas.

military, arms and armour, different cut and thrust weapons as well as pole weapons of the 18th century, wood engraving, 19th century,

German iron crosses from original cemetery in the WWI museum Battle of the Silver Helmets, Slag der Zilveren Helmen at Halen, Limburg, Belgium, Europe

World War Two, British Propaganda Poster; calling for women to join the Women's Land Army 1940

Heraldic Band Regalia: Mace, 434th Army Band. Country: Unknown

Army of the United States. Corps badges, 1865 | Library of Congress

A replica Congressional Gold Medal stands on display at a ceremony hosted by the National Montford Point Marines Association (NMPMA), Tidewater Virginia Chapter 14, at New Jerusalem Ministries Church, Virginia Beach, VA, on April 23, 2022. During the ceremony, Private First Class Frank Edward Parker Jr., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and graduate of the segregated Montford Point Camp in Jacksonville, North Carolina, posthumously received the Certificate of Status and Congressional Gold Medal for service in World War II and for his role in paving the way for future African-American service members. The NMPMA is dedicated to preserving the legacy of nearly 20,000 World War II Marine Corps veterans who served from 1942 - 1949 and trained in the aforementioned segregated training facility.

A view of the proposed design for the observe side of the Pearl Harbor Commemorative Medal. Veterans and Navy Department or War Department civilians who were present at Pearl Harbor during the attack are eligible for the medal. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

Russian Federation Ground Forces Flag Closeup Russian Federation Ground Forces Flag, Closeup View Copyright: xZoonar.com/IgorxLubnevskiyx 12463302

Marine electronic and optical company (MeOB). The three dumplings in both elliptical jobs propose the MeOB branches in Oegstgeest, Wassenaar and Den Helder. The three electrons in gold also symbolize the three areas of application: Communication, Radar and Sonar. The long viewer stands for the optical navigation instruments. The green background refers to the Fortress of the Meob to land and the work that is also carried out for the Marines and the royal army corps. The SILENTIO SPROST (in silence protective) indicates the serving position of this company.

The mace design for the 106th Army Band. Country: Unknown

Map of Iowa, Military Stamp, Round Design

Historical coat of arms of the United States of America, historical illustration

Hand-crafted wooden plaques, and certificates are displayed on a table during a technical sergeant release ceremony, July 20, 2022 at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 387th Air Expeditionary Wing recognized Airmen who will promote to the rank of technical sergeant. As technical sergeants, the new selects responsibilities will include establishing effective communication, and fostering a positive culture of trust within the organization.

War 1939-1945. Brassard "Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht". General Leclerc Museum of Hauteclocque and the Liberation of Paris, Jean Moulin Museum. 75313-15 German army, brassard, cross range, emblem, military equipment, war 1939-1945 39-45, iIieme 3rd 3rd Reich, Militia of the People, Object, Second World War, Nazi symbol, Three Reich, Volkssturm, Wehrmacht

North Carolina, Beaufort. Pirate flag, skull and crossed bones (aka Jolly Roger)

The tabard design for the 215th Army Band, Massachusetts Army National Guard. Country: Unknown

One of the Fighter Weapons Instructors (kite of the NF-5, 313 squadron with the badge on his kite overall.

Guidon, Bundeswehrkapelle, Armed Forces Chapel, WM qualification match Germany - Russia on 11/10/2008, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Postcard detailing the congratulations sent from Lord Kitchener to General Sir John French on August 25th 1914, at the very start of the First World War: "Congratulate the troops on their splendid work, we are proud of them." Kitchener was commending the bravery of the actions of the British Expeditionary Force. Following the declaration of war on 4th August, the BEF first engaged the enemy at the battles of Mons and Charleroi on 22nd to 23rd August 1914. Date: 1914

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