Epaulettes Collection (#6)

General Paez, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. Paez, between 1855 and 1865. [Venezuelan soldier, leader, army officer, president and politician. Fought against the Spanish Crown for Simon Bolivar during the Venezuelan War of Independence]

Russian Admiral Stepan Stepanovitch Lessovski, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Russian Adm. Adm. Lisovski [sic], between 1855 and 1865. [Minister of the Imperial Russian Navy. His fleet played an instrumental role in safeguarding the Union by deterring the British

Robert Anderson, US Army, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Robert Anderson, U.S.A. between 1855 and 1865. [Union commander in the first battle of the American Civil War at Fort Sumter]

Admiral Milne and wife, 1863 December. Creator: Unknown
Adm. Milne and wife, 1863 December. [British Royal Navy officer Sir Alexander Milne, 1st Baronet, married Euphemia Cochran in 1850]

General H. W. Morris, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. H.W. Morris, between 1855 and 1865

Admiral John Lorimer Worden, US Navy (Commander of the Monitor), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
John Lorimer Worden U.S.N. (Commander of the Monitor), between 1865 and 1880

General Winfield Scott Hancock, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Gen. W.S. Hancock, between 1860 and 1875. [Politician and soldier]

Colonel Joseph Audenried, US Army, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Col. Audenried, U.S.A. between 1860 and 1875. [Soldier: 1st Lieutenant in the 3rd US Cavalry]

General Alfred H. Terry, US Army, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Gen. Alfred H. Terry, U.S.A. between 1860 and 1875. [Union general in the American Civil War; military commander of the Dakota Territory]

Admiral Levin M. Powell, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Powell, Adm. between 1870 and 1880

General Albert J. Myer, US Army, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Meyer, Gen. Albert J. USA, between 1870 and 1880. [Surgeon, first chief signal officer of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, inventor of wig-wag signalling (or aerial telegraphy)

Francis, of Asis y, Bourbon (oil on canvas)
489733 Francis, of Asis y, Bourbon (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis of Spain (13 May 1822 - 17 April 1902)

Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas)
BOO226886 Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 70x62.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Epaulette Box, c. 1936. Creator: Cornelius Frazier
Epaulette Box, c. 1936

Worden, Adm. John, USN, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Worden, Adm. John, USN, between 1870 and 1880

Shufeldt, Adml. R. W. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Shufeldt, Adml. R.W. between 1865 and 1880

Commodore Daniel Ammen, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Commodore Daniel Ammen, 1865-1880. Com. Daniel Ammen, U.S.N. between 1865 and 1880. [Naval officer and author, 1820-1898]

Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Sir Henry Hardinge, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir Henry Hardinge, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

French light infantry uniform of a Hunter-Voltiger of Light Troops, Napoleonic era
FLO4573116 French light infantry uniform of a Hunter-Voltiger of Light Troops, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka
FLO4572988 Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

King Charles X of France 1757-1836 in military uniform of a colonel in the Garde Nationale with grand-cordon bleu sash
FLO4573082 King Charles X of France 1757-1836 in military uniform of a colonel in the Garde Nationale with grand-cordon bleu sash and chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Ordre de la Toison-d Or

Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Guard Marin, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4572997 Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Guard Marin, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Uniform of a French Marechal d Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile
FLO4572871 Uniform of a French Marechal d Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Alexander II (1818-81) of Russia (engraving)
XJF264723 Alexander II (1818-81) of Russia (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: son of Tsar Nicholas I and Charlotte of Prussia; Grand Duke of Finland;)

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, 1900 (oil on canvas)
BAL283528 Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Liphart, Baron Ernest Friedrich von (1847-1932/34); State Museum Tsarskoye Selo, St

Portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941), 1927 (oil on canvas)
XTD75556 Portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941), 1927 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Madrid, Spain; English, out of copyright

Portrait of King George the Third, King George III of England, born 1738, began reign 1760 and died 1820
6338634 Portrait of King George the Third, King George III of England, born 1738, began reign 1760 and died 1820 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the Third)

Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress
6340231 Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress)

Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1820-25 (oil on canvas)
5916300 Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1820-25 (oil on canvas) by Morner, Carl Gustaf Hjalmar (1794-1837); 76.5x64.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Aleksey Kuropatkin, Russian Minister of War. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786076 Aleksey Kuropatkin, Russian Minister of War. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aleksey Kuropatkin)

Royal Navy captain, late 19th century (colour litho)
3245468 Royal Navy captain, late 19th century (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Admiral Togo (b / w photo)
PNP367595 Admiral Togo (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet Admiral Marquis Togo Heihachiro (1848-1934)

A military tribunal pronounes a death sentence, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre
BAL366893 A military tribunal pronounes a death sentence, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton

Crown Prince Oscar I (oil on canvas)
OVR394381 Crown Prince Oscar I (oil on canvas) by Munch, Jacob Edward (1776-1839); 82x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Frederick VI of Denmark, c. 1810 (oil on board)
OVR394377 Frederick VI of Denmark, c.1810 (oil on board) by Groger, Friedrich Carl (1766-1838); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick VI (1768-1839) King of Denmark and Norway; ); Photo © O

Alexander III, 1884 (oil on board)
OVR394382 Alexander III, 1884 (oil on board) by Danish School, (19th century); 115x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Alexander III (1845-94) of Russia; ); Photo © O. Vaering

King Oscar II (w / c on paper)
OVR364972 King Oscar II (w/c on paper) by Bloch, Andreas (1860-1917); 54x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar II (1829-1907), King of Norway and Sweden; ); Photo © O. Vaering

England (Igirusu), 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
England (Igirusu), 1860. A European seen through Japanese eyes

Medal commemorating Major General Zachary Taylor, 1847. Creator: Charles C. Wright
Medal commemorating Major General Zachary Taylor, 1847

Anthony Wayne, United States Army General
Anthony Wayne (1745-1796)

Epaulet, c. 1936. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Epaulet, c. 1936

Major-General Henry Dearborn, 1812. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Major-General Henry Dearborn, 1812

Canrobert, c. 1876. Creator: Lejeune
Canrobert, c. 1876. [Portrait of Francois Certain de Canrobert, French soldier, Marshal of France]. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1879)

Louis-Leon-Cesar Faidherbe, c. 1876. Creator: Etienne Carjat
Louis-Leon-Cesar Faidherbe, c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1879), volume 8

Portrait of a French Military Officer, c. 1855. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a French Military Officer, c. 1855. Salted paper print

Untitled [Napoleon III and family], 1860-69. Creator: Unknown
Untitled [Napoleon III and family], 1860-69. [Portrait of Napoleon III Emperor of the French, his wife Empress Eugenie, and son Prince Louis-Napoleon]. Albumen print

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"Epitome of Elegance: Exploring the Enigmatic Epaulettes" From King George VI's fine photographic portrait to General C. Gordon and Colonel Lith, they have adorned the shoulders of distinguished individuals throughout history. These ornamental shoulder pieces symbolize power, authority, and prestige. Take a glimpse into the past as we discover iconic figures like Lord Nelson, whose epaulettes proudly displayed his heroic naval achievements from 1758 to 1805. German Kaiser Wilhelm II's signature style was enhanced by his grandiose epaulettes, reflecting his imperial stature. Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson's c1920 portrait by Henry Bone showcases intricate details of his uniform with meticulously crafted epaulettes that exemplify his military prowess. Tecumseh, the Native American chief of the Shawnee tribe, wore unique epaulettes that represented both leadership and cultural heritage. In Hannah Humphrey's 1803 publication depicting "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " even fictional characters embraced this fashionable trend. Lord Dufferin, the 8th Viceroy of India, donned regal epaulettes during his tenure in British India. Epaulettes continued to make their mark in modern times as seen on George V and Queen Elizabeth during their reign in 1935. They added an air of sophistication to their royal attire while representing tradition and continuity. Not limited to military or political leaders alone; these embellishments found their way onto unexpected personalities such as Ismail Enver Pasha – a Turkish leader during World War I – who sported distinctive epaulettes that reflected strength amidst conflict. Even within popular culture references like "George IV / Players / 42 /50, " we witness how actors adopted this fashion statement for theatrical performances or artistic representations. As we delve into history through images like "Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt:.