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Military Art Prints of the Grenadier Guards (1st Foot Guards) in Historical
art prints. The Grenadier Guards are shown in military uniform prints and in
battle scenes at San Sebastian and the Battle of Waterloo by leading
military artists.
[ Battle of Waterloo ] [ History of the Grenadier Guards ]
Raised in 1656 as His Majestie's
regiment of Guards (Wentworth's regiment) changing to Grenadier Guards in
1815 made of of Two battalions.
Victoria Crosses have been won by 13 members
of the regiment. During the Crimean war Four were won with the first
Victoria Crosses being won by Private A palmer (1819 - 1892) and Brevet
major Sir Charles Russell (1826 - 1883) at Inkerman. and Seven being own
during World war One and two more in World war Two. It should
also be mentioned that The George Cross was awarded to Captain R L
Nairac during the Northern Ireland Troubles, ion 15th may
1977. This awarded posthumously on the 13th February 1979
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Assault on the Breach of San Sebastian by Mark Churms.
The Storming party, 750 volunteers, included 200 men of the Guards, one hundred each from the First and Coldstream Guards. They moved off at two in the morning on the 31st August 1813, and occupied a ruined convent where they remained till half past nine. Aware of the almost impossible task ahead of them, and subjected to a violent electric thunderstorm, the troops waited in a state of savage anticipation. Wild senseless laughter was said to have preceded the attack on the breach which could not be entered except in single file under heavy fire. The troops attacked in succession, but were struck down by hundreds. General Graham then ordered the artillery to fire over the heads of the assailants, clearing the ramparts. A shell ignited a quantity of powder, and under cover of the explosions, the storming party forced its way into the town. San Sebastian was savagely sacked and burned, and the good name of Wellingtons Army suffered as it had done at Badajoz. The civilians were raped, robbed and murdered in revenge for the heavy losses suffered by the troops. The Franco-Spanish governor retired the citadel (San Marcial) and on the 9th September, after a gallant resistance of over a week, surrendered the charge he had so faithfully defended. The casualties among the officers of the first Guards were one Officer, Ensign Burrard, First battalion (a son of Sir Henry Burrard who was responsible for the disastrous Treaty of Cintra) severely wounded, since dead, and one Officer, Ensign Orlando Bridgeman, wounded. In the Coldstream Guards, one officer ensign Thomas Chaplin, According to Lord Saltoun there were in round numbers, 150 casualties amongst 200 Guardsman. Total losses of volunteers from all regiments were 1500 men. (text by Atlanta Clifford, assistant to the Curator-The Guards Museum) In the painting. you see Ensign Chaplin lying wounded, attended by an Officer of the Coldstream Guards, Orlando Bridgeman is calling Assistant Surgeon Bacot, First Foot Guards, to go to the aid of his fellow officer, Burrard.
Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0299
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The Roll Call by Lady Elizabeth Butler.
Grenadier Guards exhausted, standing in the snow after the battle, during the Crimean war awaiting the reading of the Roll Call. Published by Pompador Gallery in 1989, this print sold out at the publisher over ten years ago. We have only 40 prints remaining.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm). Price £68.00
Antique black and white Photogravure circa 1898. Size 15 inches x 25 inches (38cm x 64cm). Price £900.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE VAR0310
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Lance-Corporal Harry Nichols, 3rd battalion Grenadier Guards, winning the Victoria Cross at the River Escaut, 21st May 1940 by David Rowlands.
Unsigned edition. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £37.00
Signed edition. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £51.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
**Unsigned edition. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £26.00
ITEM CODE DHM0603
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Grenadier Guards by Douglas Anderson
Open edition print. Image size 11 inches x 8 inches (28cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE UN0209
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March Past of the Grenadier Guards by Mark Churms.
The Duke of Wellington at the head of the 1st Foot Guards including the Colour Party, Hyde Park, 1829, as they pass King George IV with his staff and the Duke of Orleans while the band of the 2nd Life Guards perform. On the right of the picture is shown a Colonel of the 15th Hussars. Behind the figures can be seen Aspley House, the residence of the Duke of Wellington.
Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 15 inches x 24 inches (38cm x 61cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 15 inches x 24 inches (38cm x 61cm). Price £135.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0368
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Lord De L Isle VC Grenadier Guards, 1944 at Anzio by David Rowlands (GL)
William Sidney VC.
Limited edition of 200 gicleecanvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE DHM9023
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Grenadier Guards by Richard Simkin
Open edition print. Image size 9 inches x 12 inches (23cm x 31cm). Price £14.00
Original chromolithograph, published c.1888. Image size 10 inches x 12 inches (25cm x 33cm). Price £160.00
ITEM CODE UN0287
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Grenadier Guards 1804-1904 by Richard Simkin.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
**Open edition print. (4 copies reduced to clear) Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £8.00
ITEM CODE VAR0196
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The Grenadier Guards at Wellington Barracks by Harry Payne.
Saluting the Colours before going on guard for the day.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
**Open edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £9.00
ITEM CODE VAR0164
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Privates of the First Regiment of Foot Guards on Service
Open edition print. Image size 9 inches x 11 inches (23cm x 28cm). Price £14.00
Coloured lithograph vignettes by J C Stadler after Charles Hamilton Smith from Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, published by Colnaghi & Co. 1812-1815. Image size 9 inches x 11 inches (23cm x 28cm). Price £180.00
**Open edition print. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 9 inches x 11 inches (23cm x 28cm). Price £7.00
ITEM CODE UN0379
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Grenadiers of the Foot Guards in Full Dress by J C Stadler after Charles Hamilton Smith.
Modern reprint of the coloured lithograph vignettes by J C Stadler after Charles Hamilton Smith from Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, published by Colnaghi & Co. 1812-1815, showing the British uniform of 1812 during the Napoleonic war. Only 800 have been reprinted in 2002.
Open edtion print. Image size 9 inches x 11 inches (23cm x 28cm). Price £14.00
Coloured lithograph vignette. Image size 9 inches x 11 inches (23cm x 28cm). Price £180.00
ITEM CODE UN0353
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1st Regiment of Foot Guards in Marching Order
Image size 9 inches x 11 inches (23cm x 28cm) . Price £14.00 Open edition print.
Coloured lithograph vignettes by J C Stadler after Charles Hamilton Smith from Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, published by Colnaghi & Co. 1812-1815. Image size 9 inches x 11 inches (23cm x 28cm). Price £180.00
**Open edition print. (2 ex display copies reduced to clear) Image size 9 inches x 11 inches (23cm x 28cm)
. Price £9.00
ITEM CODE UN0364
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Mounted Officer of Grenadier Guards 1890 by Harry Payne.
Special edition of 50 reprints, printed on high quality 300gsm German etching stock. Paper and Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £18.00
Original chromolithograph published 1891. Size 12.5 inches x 9 inches (32cm x 23cm). Price £110.00
ITEM CODE ANT0206
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Captain E. N. E. M. Vaughan And His Men drive Back The Enemy From An Isolated Trench.
When in command of an isolated trench and attacked on front, flank and rear, Captain Eugene Napoleon Ernest Mallet Vaughan (Reserve of Officers) Grenadier Guards, drove off the enemy, killing over 100 of them, and took twenty prisoners. His fine example gave great confidence to his men, and he was subsequently awarded the D.S.O. for his conspicuous gallantry.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0843
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Captain A. C. De Wiart Advancing To The Attack Through An Intense Fire Barrage.
Owing largely to the dauntless courage and inspiring example of Captain (Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Adrian Carton De Wiart, D.S.O., of the Grenadier Guards, a serious reverse was averted during severe and prolonged operations. He displayed the utmost energy and courage in facing the British attack home. After three other battalion commanders had become casualties, he controlled their commands, and ensured that the ground won was maintained at all costs. He frequently exposed himself in the organisation of positions and of supplies, passing unflinchingly through a most intense fire barrage. He was awarded the V.C. for most conspicuous bravery, coolness and determination.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0876
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Lance-Corporal McDonnell Shows What Three Brave Men Can Do Against Ten Times Their Number.
A large party of Germans in an advanced trench in a wood surprised Lance- Corporal McDonnell and two companions of the 1st Grenadier Guards when reconnoitring on the Aisne on The 23rd of September 1914. The enemy thought they had there preyed secure and began leisurely to walk out to take the three men prisoners. To their astonishment McDonnell gave a sharp order to fire, and the bullets flew thick and fast, finding many a victim. Before the Germans could recover from their confusion the three audacious Guardsmen had made good their escape. He was awarded the D.C.M.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0023
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Lance-Corporal W. D. Fuller Kills With A Bomb The Leader Of A Party Of Germans Who Were Endeavouring To Escape.
Seeing a party of the enemy endeavouring to escape along a communication trench at Neuve Chapelle in March 12th 1915. Lance-Corporal Wilfred Dolby Fuller, of the1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, ran towards them and killed the leading man with a bomb; the remainder, who numbered nearly fifty, on finding no means of evading his bombs, surrendered to him. Lance-Corporal Fuller was quite alone at the time, and for the most conspicuous bravery displayed by him he was awarded the V.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0705
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Grenadier Officer, 1st Guards 1688 by P H Smitherman
In 1677 the hand grenade was introduced into the army as one of its weapons, and a grenadier company was added to each infantry regiment. This company was composed of picked men, of good physique; it took the place of honour on the right of the line, and assumed a dress different from that of the rest of the regiment. In particular the grenadiers wore a characteristic cap. The usual broad-rimmed hat no doubt interfered with the slinging of the flintlock and the throwing of the grenades, and so a brimless hat was worn which soon became very ornamented. The hat shown here is a very early one and is very decorative, its shape being different from that of the more familiar mitre illustrated elsewhere. Grenadiers coats were also laced differently from those of the rest of the regiment in many cases. The song The British Grenadiers, refers to their looped clothes, alluding no doubt to the extra loops of lace, or tassels, with which they were adorned. The coat worn by this officer is quite different from that worn elsewhere in the regiment at this time. Note its claret colour - a colour worn by the grenadiers of the regiment many years afterwards. It will be noticed that he carries a firelock but no sword. Usually the sword has been the weapon of an officer, and a musket or rifle that of a private soldier. At this time, however, the musket was a new weapon, and musketeers were rapidly ousting pikemen from the ranks. The musket was therefore regarded as a weapon of honour, and was carried by all officers of grenadier companies, instead of the pike, or half pike, carried by officers of battalion companies. Grenadier officers usually carried a sword as well, but this officer carries a plug bayonet instead. The whole uniform, with its embroidery and gold lace, gives one the impression of a ceremonial dress rather than one intended for use on active service, for which he would possibly have worn something a little less expensive.
One available. Image size 14 inches x 10 inches (36cm x 25cm). Price £24.00
ITEM CODE PHS0005
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Officer, 1st Guards 1775 by P H Smitherman
This image, based on actual uniforms, shown an officer of the 1st Guards in ceremonial dress.On parade he would be armed with a spontoon as well as his sword. The officers of the other Guards regiments would have been dressed very similarly. A notable feature are the bastion loops of gold lace on the lapels. These became very popular and were adopted by many regiments. All of these bars and loops of lace, of course, developed from the button-holes originally on the coats. Hitherto the skirts of the coat had been lined with the facing colour, blue in the Foot Guards, but here they are white, and it was now almost universal for skirts to be lined like this. These white turn-backs, fastened with an ornamental device, survived in vestigial form on the tails of the coatee until the Crimean war, after which the whole coatee was replaced by a tunic, cut in modern fashion. The braiding on the mess dress of captains and above in the Royal Navy still shows the outline of the pockets worn on coats of this period.
One available. Image size 14 inches x 10 inches (36cm x 25cm). Price £24.00
ITEM CODE PHS0018
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Officer, Grenadier Guards by L Mansion & St Eschauzier (P)
Reprint published by Connoisseur Publishing Co. 1909 of the original uniform plate published by Spooner 1830-40 from the series of 70 plates entitled Military & Naval Costumes by L Mansion and L Eschauzier, coloured by Martin C Bowen. Image size 8 inches x 6.5 inches. Paper size 11 inches x 8 inches.. Price £25.00
ITEM CODE ANT0174
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Assault on the Breach of San Sebastian by Mark
Churms THE STORMING OF SAN SEBASTIAN The Storming party, 750 volunteers, included 200 men of the Guards, one
hundred each from the First and Coldstream Guards. They moved off at two
in the morning on the 31st August 1813, and occupied a ruined convent
where they remained till half past nine. Aware of the almost impossible
task ahead of them, and subjected to a violent electric thunderstorm, the
troops waited in a state of savage anticipation. ' Wild senseless
laughter' was said to have preceded the attack on the breach which could
not be entered except in single file under heavy fire. The troops attacked
in succession, but were struck down by hundreds. General Graham then
ordered the artillery to fire over the heads of the assailants, clearing
the ramparts. A shell ignited a quantity of powder, and under cover of the
explosions, the storming party forced its way into the town.
San Sebastian was savagely sacked and burned, and the good name of
Wellington's Army suffered as it had done at Badajoz. The civilians were
raped, robbed and murdered in revenge for the heavy losses suffered by the
troops. The Franco-Spanish governor retired the citadel (San Marcial) and
on the 9th September, after a gallant resistance of over a week,
surrendered the charge he had so faithfully defended. The casualties among
the officers of the first Guards were one Officer, Ensign Burrard, First
battalion (a son of Sir Henry Burrard who was responsible for the
disastrous Treaty of Cintra) severely wounded, since dead, and one
Officer, Ensign Orlando Bridgeman, wounded. In the Coldstream Guards, one
officer ensign Thomas Chaplin, According to Lord Saltoun there were in
round numbers, 150 casualties amongst 200 Guardsman. Total losses of
volunteers from all regiments were 1500 men. (text by Atlanta Clifford,
assistant to the Curator-The Guards Museum) In the painting. you see Ensign Chaplin lying wounded, attended by an
Officer of the Coldstream Guards, Orlando Bridgeman is calling Assistant
Surgeon Bacot, First Foot Guards, to go to the aid of his fellow officer,
Burrard.
The Roll Call by Lady Butler Grenadier Guards exhausted, standing in the snow after the battle,
during the Crimean war awaiting the reading of the Roll Call.
Lance-Corporal Harry Nichols, 3rd battalion Grenadier
Guards, winning the Victoria Cross at the River Escaut, 21st May 1940 by
David Rowlands
March Past of the Grenadier Guards by Mark Churms The Duke of Wellington at the head of the 1st Foot
Guards, Hyde Park, 1829. (Although not a Napoleonic war art print this
painting does depict Wellington and other figures who participated in the
battle of Waterloo).
Lord De L Isle VC Grenadier Guards, 1944
at Anzio by David Rowlands
Captain E. N. E. M. Vaughan And His Men drive
Back The Enemy From An Isolated Trench. When in command of an isolated trench and attacked on front,
flank and rear, Captain Eugene Napoleon Ernest Mallet Vaughan (Reserve
of Officers) Grenadier Guards, drove off the enemy, killing over 100 of
them, and took twenty prisoners. His fine example gave great confidence to his men, and he was
subsequently awarded the D
Captain A. C. De Wiart Advancing To The Attack
Through An Intense Fire Barrage.
Owing largely to the dauntless courage and inspiring example of
Captain (Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Adrian Carton De Wiart, D.S.O.,
of the Grenadier Guards, a serious reverse was averted during severe and
prolonged operations. He
displayed the utmost energy and courage in facing the British attack
home. After three other
battalion commanders had become casualties, he controlled their
commands, and ensured that the ground won was maintained at all costs. He frequently exposed himself in the organisation of
positions and of supplies, passing unflinchingly through a most intense
fire barrage. He was
awarded the V.C. for most conspicuous bravery, coolness and
determination.
Lance-Corporal
McDonnell Shows What Three Brave Men Can Do Against Ten Times Their Number.
A large party of Germans in an advanced trench in a
wood surprised Lance- Corporal McDonnell and two companions of the 1st
Grenadier Guards when reconnoitring on the Aisne on The 23rd of
September 1914. The enemy
thought they had there preyed secure and began leisurely to walk out to
take the three men prisoners. To
their astonishment McDonnell gave a sharp order to fire, and the bullets
flew thick and fast, finding many a victim.
Before the Germans could recover from their confusion the three
audacious Guardsmen had made good their escape.
He was awarded the D.C.M.
Lance-Corporal W. D. Fuller Kills With A Bomb The
Leader Of A Party Of Germans Who Were Endeavouring To Escape.
Seeing a party of
the enemy endeavouring to escape along a communication trench at Neuve
Chapelle in March 12th 1915. Lance-Corporal
Wilfred Dolby Fuller, of the1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, ran towards
them and killed the leading man with a bomb; the remainder, who numbered
nearly fifty, on finding no means of evading his bombs, surrendered to
him. Lance-Corporal Fuller
was quite alone at the time, and for the most conspicuous bravery
displayed by him he was awarded the V.C.
Grenadier Officer, 1st Guards 1688
by P H Smitherman In 1677 the hand grenade was introduced into the army as one of its
weapons, and a grenadier company was added to each infantry
regiment. This company was composed of picked men, of good physique;
it took the place of honour on the right of the line, and assumed a dress
different from that of the rest of the regiment. In particular the
grenadiers wore a characteristic cap. The usual broad-rimmed hat no
doubt interfered with the slinging of the flintlock and the throwing of
the grenades, and so a brimless hat was worn which soon became very
ornamented. The hat shown here is a very early one and is very
decorative, its shape being different from that of the more familiar mitre
illustrated elsewhere. Grenadiers coats were also laced differently
from those of the rest of the regiment in many cases. The song The
British Grenadiers, refers to their looped clothes, alluding no doubt
to the extra loops of lace, or tassels, with which they were
adorned. The coat worn by this officer is quite different from that
worn elsewhere in the regiment at this time. Note its claret colour
- a colour worn by the grenadiers of the regiment many years
afterwards. It will be noticed that he carries a firelock but no
sword. Usually the sword has been the weapon of an officer, and a
musket or rifle that of a private soldier. At this time, however,
the musket was a new weapon, and musketeers were rapidly ousting pikemen
from the ranks. The musket was therefore regarded as a weapon of
honour, and was carried by all officers of grenadier companies, instead of
the pike, or half pike, carried by officers of battalion companies.
Grenadier officersusually carried a sword as well, but this officer
carries a plug bayonet instead. The whole uniform, with its
embroidery and gold lace, gives one the impression of a ceremonial dress
rather than one intended for use on active service, for which he would
possibly have worn something a little less expensive.
Officer, 1st Guards 1775
by P H Smitherman This image, based on actual uniforms, shown an officer of the 1st
Guards in ceremonial dress.On parade he would be armed with a spontoon as
well as his sword. The officers of the other Guards regiments would
have been dressed very similarly. A notable feature are the bastion loops of gold lace on the lapels. These became very
popular and were adopted by many regiments. All of these bars and
loops of lace, of course, developed from the button-holes originally on
the coats. Hitherto the skirts of the coat had been lined with the
facing colour, blue in the Foot Guards, but here they are white, and it
was now almost universal for skirts to be lined like this. These
white turn-backs, fastened with an ornamental device, survived in
vestigial form on the tails of the coatee until the Crimean war, after
which the whole coatee was replaced by a tunic, cut in modern
fashion. The braiding on the mess dress of captains and above in the
Royal Navy still shows the outline of the pockets worn on coats of this
period.
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