One of their employments, among others, is to present every one who is introduced at court, or approaches the fool of the throne; and, on some particular occasions, this is done by the chief usher himself.
Category: Military
A Usher at the court of the Turkish Sultan. Ottoman empire.
That body of men, to whom Europeans give the name of Ushers, is of a very great use in the court of the Grand Signior.
Nighttime Conference of Hong Kong 1941
Nighttime Conference of Hong Kong surrender of Governor Young and General Sakai 1941. Represented the signing of the surrender of Hong Kong by Sir Mark Young in 1942 in a… Read More
Japan. Harness (Samurai) 1800.
Samurai, warrior armor and weapons, Japan 1800.
30 years war weapons. Helmet, gloves and a musketeer rifle.
Helmet, gloves and a musketeer rifle. The musket is shown in detail.
Persian General in full armor 15th century.
Persian of the 15th century with an insignia, sword, shield, helmet and armor. Medieval Asia military costume.
Condottieri. Italian Captain, 1490. Renaissance.
Italian Captain 1490. Renaissance Soldier in Armor.
Photograph of an unknown German soldier. World War II 1940s.
German Wehrmacht officer in dress uniform and dagger.
Indian archer in full armor.
Indian archer. 15th century military costume. Medieval Indian archer in full armor. Asia military uniform 15th Century. Indian archer 15th c. Artist: Alois Greil (1841-1902), Hugo Kaeseberg, Wood-engraver (1847-1893). Source: Sheets for… Read More
India. Hindu Warrior in armor, 15th century.
Medieval Hindu Warrior in armor, 15th century.