Historical Cavalry Soldiers

Depictions of soldiers on horseback from various historical periods, highlighting their uniforms and equipment. Themes of warfare and readiness.

Photograph of the Earl of Albemarle on horseback, in his uniform as Commander of the City Imperial Volunteers Infantry. Date: 1900

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Trooper Cavalry, marching order.

07/31/1918. The Fighters of Now. Riders and Horses Provided with Masks against Asphyxiating Gases. Battle between Aisne and Marne.

Soldier on a horse, circa 1915, maker unknown.

A Dragoon on Horseback. Artist: Édouard Detaille (French, Paris 1848-1912 Paris). Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (24.1 x 13.7 cm). Date: 1876. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: Edouard Detaille.

King inspects life guards.The king to-day inspected the Life Guards at Windsor.Photo shows: H.M. the King, accompanied by the Earl of Athlone, riding on to the parade ground in Windsor Great Paris for the inspection. July 07, 1936. (Photo by Topical Press).

Capt. De Groote an his famous base. June 28, 1937.

Photograph of the Earl of Albemarle on horseback, in his uniform as Commander of the City Imperial Volunteers Infantry. Date: 1900

Top-Notch Guerrillas -- There are no better guerrilla fighters in the world than. The Cossacks who sweep down in lightning raids on German supply lines and hen vanish into wooded areas like this. The Cossacks who are chasing the disorganized German are battling on their home ground and they are able to live off the land as they fight, the horsemen and their mounts are. Trained to endure privations in the filed. May 12, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

CARY GRANT, VICTOR MCLAGLEN and DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR. in GUNGA DIN (1939), directed by GEORGE STEVENS.

General d. Cavalry Franz Tube by Denta.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Member of the Women's Land Army returning home with horses.

Bugler of the Ertuğrul Cavalry Regiment of the Imperial Guard / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères

The Italian general Luigi Cadorna on horseback (1850-1928), photograph by V Soave, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLI, No 29, July 19, 1914.

British Prince Reviews Jap Cavalry -- The Duke of Gloucester son of King George of England is shown in center 17ith Prince Chichibu (left) and Japanese Army officers during the Review of the Japanese cavalry troy at Narashino, near Tokio, during the duke's mission in Japan to bestow the most noble order of the garter upon the Japanese emperor. May 21, 1929. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Dr. Ramsay. June 01, 1953.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection A little girl mounted on a farm horse.

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Soldiers of the Lothian and Border Yeomanry.

The British Army in Pre-1914 Period Troops of one of the Scottish mounted regiments tending their horses during regimental manoeuvres. They are probably servicemen of the Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festivities following the birth of Princess Marijke. Officers on horseback declaming the birth of Princess Marijke. 19 February 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

8. Royal Saxon Field Artillery Regiment No. 78Spice up. K.S. 8. Field Art. Regiment No. 78

07/31/1909. Those of Chiclana. Mr. Ortiz de Zarate, author of the Thrown Bombs, Speaking with the lieutenant colonel of the Battalion (the one on horseback), Mr. Álvarez del Manzano, during the Slingers' Exercises.

The Imperial German Army 1890 - 1913 The Kaiser (on horseback) talks to the heir to Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne during the manoeuvres of 1905. The Archduke is wearing the uniform of his German regiment and is on foot.

Military equestrian championships on the Waterloo site in Amersfoort. A major of the Mariniers (Majmarns) on horseback.

The British Army in Pre-1914 Period Soldier of the Lothian and Border Horse Yeomanry. Photograph probably taken in Scotland.

General d. Cavalry Franz Tube by Denta.

See Józef Dunin Borkowski, commander of the 5th squadron of the 2nd Uhlans Regiment of the Polish Legions Janowski, Stanisław (1866 1942)

The Camargue - (Magazine Unit). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Torgau. Thür.-Hus.-Regim. # 12 - in parade

Berber horseman of the French Army, 1936.Artist: Donald McLeish

Falmouth, Virginia Captain Charles H. Howard, aide to General Oliver O. Howard, on horseback at Army of the Potomac headquarters. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Burnside's Expedition to North Carolina, 1862, , Howard, Charles H, United States, Virginia, Falmouth.

'Le jour de gloire; le general belge Gillain, son etat-major et les drapeaux belges', 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

General d. Cavalry Franz Tube by Denta.

1800s 1860s PORTRAIT OF ROBERT E. LEE ON HIS HORSE TRAVELER

Anefo photo collection. Elten after half-year "correction". October 21, 1949. Elten

Photograph of soldiers and their horses wearing gas masks during the First World War

Horses of the 2nd Uhlans Regiment (IX). Front of the Polish Legions in Volhynia Janowski, Stanisław (1866 1942)

Horses of the 2nd Uhlans Regiment (XIV). Front of the Polish Legions in Volhynia Janowski, Stanisław (1866 1942)

Anefo photo collection. Ring steken Middelburg. August 25, 1949. Middelburg, Zeeland

Germany, Berlin, Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and Hindenburg on morning canter in Tiergarten, about 1905

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 British Army mounted troops during a sport competition.

With A Mule Carrying -- Some of the heavier kit, this Turkish soldier awaits orders, at the start of the manoeuvres, "Somewhere in Turkey". May 9, 1942.

John Loder (on horse, right), on-set of the Film, "Diamond Frontier", Universal Pictures, 1940

The Heralds, Proclamation of King George.

Maximo Gomez (1836-1905), Cuban politician and General, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXV, No 28, July 10, 1898.

March 1916. The English in France. British Army General Sir Douglas Haig arriving at the residence of French Generalissimo Joffre. Photo: J. Runz -Approximate date.

A soldier of the First Regiment of Lancers of the Imperial Guard / Abdullah Frères, Phot, Constantinople

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection General the Earl of Cavan, C. in C. British Forces in Italy presenting prize at 7th Divisional Horse Show at Tressino, September, 1918.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Major Gen.l Sir George Buller, K.C.B. Date/Period: 1855. Salted paper print. Width: 16.2 cm. Height: 16.4 cm (Image). Author: Roger Fenton.

Poll photo collection. Travel to Poland. Warsaw. A ridden department of police officers .. 1934. Poland, Warsaw

Gen. Hongo

***** or man and beast after cross-country ride from Wallgrove camp to Parramatta Park. Light Horsemen watering their horses with portable canvas troughs in Parramatta Park while waiting to start the parade throught the down. March 25, 1940.

Two military persons on horseback. Två militärpersoner till häst.

Attempt to Shoot the King Man Arrested:H. M. the King about to enter Hyde Park to present the new Colours this morning.An attempt on the King's life was made as he was leaving Hyde Park, London, W., to-day after presenting new Colours to several battalions of Guards Regiments. When the King was about 10 yards beyond the arch in Constitution Hill a man pointed an automatic pistol at his Majesty and pulled the trigger. The pistol, however, did not explode. A mounted policeman flung himself from his horse and with the assistance of a number of spectators overpowered the man. July 16, 1936. (Photo by Topical Press).

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Second World War. For billeting. Soviet Union. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht on a horse's own

Ulaan on a Horse, Humrous scene. Front of the Polish Legions in Volhyn. Janowski, Stanisław (1866 1942)

Ranger scene at the Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo: uniformed man on horseback on a lawn, Anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1925 photograph Part of the photo album of Mr Brams, Opperhoutvester by Queen Wilhelmina at the Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo. Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo photographic support gelatin silver print hunting, chase. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. hunting-ground. (military) uniforms Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo

John E. Cummins of the 50th, 99th, and 185th Ohio Infantry regiments in Union uniform next to a horse. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , Published in: Horse equipment of the Civil War era. Fairfax, Virginia: SCS Publications, 2003, back cover, Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C, 2011, pp/liljunion. Cummins, John E, 1831-1875, United States, Army, Ohio Infantry Regiment, 99th (1862-1864), People, United States, Army, Ohio Infantry Regiment, 50th (1862-1865), People, United States, Army, Ohio Infantry Regiment, 185th (1865), People, Soldiers, Union, 1860-1870, Military uniforms, Union, 1860-1870, Horses, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Animals, Union.

06/30/1926. The Kings of Spain in England.SMD Alfonso Xiii (X) Reviewing the Regiment of Lancers of which He is Honorary Colonel.

Anefo photo collection. General rehearsal Swiss Cavalry School London. October 4, 1954. Great Britain, London

EMILIANO ZAPATA ENTRANDO EN LA CIUDAD DE MEXICO - 1914 - FOTOGRAFIA EN BLANCO Y NEGRO - SIGLO XX. Location: MUSEO NACIONAL DE HISTORIA / CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC, MEXICO CITY.

Nicholas II (1868-1918), Tsar of Russia, on horseback, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLI, No 32, August 9, 1914.

Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) on horseback in Unter den Linden avenue, Berlin, January 1, 1908, Germany, photograph by Croce, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXV, No 2, January 12, 1908.

Col. Sidney Grant

Modern woman soldiers (right) watch a March past of the first aid nursing Yeomanry of 1909 at aldershot during the visit of Princess Alice today, July 17. She inspected the women's transport service corps and attended a March past of 'members' of old women's Auxiliary services of many years ago. July 17, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Patrol of the 2nd Uhlans Regiment of the Second Brigade of the Polish Legions at the court in Lubitów Janowski, Stanisław (1866 1942)

Second World War. For billeting. Soviet Union. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht with riding horse

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection A farm girl mounted on horseback view m9 the valley where her cattle are grazing.

11/08/1909. The King of Portugal in Madrid. The Monarchs D. Manuel Ii and D. Alfonso.

09/30/1936. The Militias Take Advantage of the Moorish Horses for Their Services.

Officer with horse. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

The King And The Guards: Presentation of New Colours in Hyde Park:The King presented new Colours to six battalions of the Brigade of Guards in Hyde Park, London, this morning, July 16. Our picture taken at Constitution Hill shows a close-up of the King on his way to the ceremony. August 10, 1936.

World War 1 - Italian cavalry in Gorizia, before the palace of the Austrian governor, the morning of August 9th, 1916.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Stables of the 1st parade depot in Batavia. Checking a horse's citation. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parties of the hunters in Padang. A soldier has fallen from his chair but still holds the reins of the horse. January 4, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia dressed in the uniform of the Cossacks, mounted on a horse. Date: 28th January 1905

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Grenfell was 33 years old, and a Captain in the 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed during the Action of Elouges took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 24 August 1914 at Audregnies, Belgium, Captain Grenfell rode with the regiment in a charge against a large body of unbroken German infantry. The casualties were very heavy and the captain was left as the senior officer. He was rallying part of the regiment behind a railway embankm

Military- Australian Troops - Light Horse Regiment - (See Also: Milit- Wars- WWI - A'lian Troops, Milit- Wars- WWI - Embarkation, Milit- Wars- WWI - In France, Milit- Wars- WWI - Gallipoli, Milit- Wars- WWI - In Middle East, Milit- Wars- WWI - Veterans, Milit - A'lia-Troops - Aborigines). May 04, 1936.

Dark Marne. April 10,1949.

War album 43, picture 11644.

Historia de Argentina. Siglo XIX. Una madre ofreciendo los servicios de su hijo a un general argentino en septiembre de 1811. Author: FORTUNY FRANCISCO.

Mr. Jim Brown, Landowner, Greene County, Georgia, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, June 1941

12/31/1900. Equestrian portrait of Alfonso XIII with the uniform of a student of the Infantry Academy.

Last Of The Galloping Gunners -- Once mounted the troop receives finishing touches from men not taking part in the parade. The King's Troop spends most of the time in Khaki - or in civilian clothes as soon as duties are over. August 9, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Anefo photo collection. Concours Hippique, royal family. 11 August 1949

Cliff Robertson, Wayne Sutherlin, R.G. Armstrong, Luke Askew, on-set of the western film, "The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid", Universal Pictures, 1972

09/01/1936. Two cavalry links on the front of El Pardo.

Egyptian Camel Corps moving across the desert to support British Army Corps during World War II.

City Point, Virginia. General U.S. Grant's horse, CINCINNATI. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . Grant, Ulysses S, (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Anefo photo collection. Series about training police dogs. 1945

Stud farm in Kalusz; Galicia; Photographer: War Measurement 3.

Second World War. For billeting. Soviet Union. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht on a horse's own

Lord and lady Mountbatten leave the Vice regal residence in New Delhi, India on their departure from India 1948

12/31/1914. In the north of France. French Army Cavalry Forces Giving Water to Cattle.

Gen. Meade - Gettysburg

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