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INSPECTION OF CIVIL SERVICE VOLUNTEERS BY THE PRINCE OF WALES...QUADRANGLE OF SOMERSET HOUSE, 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers by the Prince of Wales in the Quadrangle of Somerset House, [London], 1864. '...a vast quantity of coloured bunting had been employed in...the decoration of the buildings, and in the fitting up of a beautiful kiosk, with raised dais...[and] seats were arranged, accommodating a large number of spectators. The windows, and even the roofs, of the buildings were also crowded...The field state gave a total of four hundred men, of whom sixty were recruits recently passed into the line...our Artist has sketched their appearance when they had faced to the front, formed fours, and prepared to receive cavalry in the way which, in future warfare, with troops properly trained in musketry, will supersede the square, the two front ranks kneeling, the two rear ranks ready for file firing...the Prince [honorary Colonel and future King Edward VII] addressed them as follows: " Gentlemen of the Civil Service Regiment...I have observed that all ranks have paid great attention to their drill, and have acquired an exceedingly satisfactory degree of steadiness. Your muster to-day is very good"...The regiment gave three times three cheers, and presented arms when the Prince and Princess retired'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers by the Prince of Wales...Quadrangle of Somerset House, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609542418
THE KING OF DENMARK VISITING THE NORTH-SEA SQUADRON ON ITS RETURN TO COPENHAGEN, 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Engraving from a sketch 'by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist. All classes of people in Denmark were naturally eager to show their appreciation of the services of the navy, which had held the sea during the whole winter, assisting the army, chasing and blockading the enemy, and concluding with a spirited naval combat - thus upholding the honour of Denmark, and her old historical renown for maritime prowess...the inhabitants of Copenhagen...mustered by thousands upon the ramparts of the citadel...The frigate Sjaeilland...and other ships of war, were seen at anchor; and shortly before noon the frigates Niels Juel; the Jylland, and the corvette Heimdal, steamed in a line past the Three-Crown Battery, and came to anchor, amidst enthusiastic cheers from the crews of the other ships and the crowds of spectators on shore. Almost immediately afterwards a royal salute was fired from the Sixtus Battery; the ships in the docks manned yards, and the royal barge was seen approaching from the Inner Port, rowing towards the fleet. It bore his Majesty the King, in Admiral's uniform, with a numerous suite. The fleet immediately manned yards and commenced firing royal salutes'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609540373
NATIONAL TOKEN FROM SOUTH WALES TO THE PRINCESS OF WALES, 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
National token from South Wales to the Princess of Wales, 1864. '...the badge and its casket...[were] manufactured by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell...The upper part of it, composed of emeralds, diamonds, and pearls, is shaped like a bouquet...The centre of the bow is transfixed with a diamond pin, from which the leek (the badge of Wales) is suspended by a gold chain. The leek is mounted on a ground of diamonds thrown out in high relief, and the leaves and bud are formed of emeralds of various tints...The whole is inclosed in a richly-wrought frame of gold and enamel in cinque-cento style, studded with diamonds and emeralds, to which there are three pendants with enamel pictures, in frames enriched with emeralds and diamonds. The centre pendant represents St. David, Archbishop of Caerleon, the patron saint of the Principality...The right-hand pendant represents the dragon of Wales, the banner and crest of the Principality...The pendant on the left side contains the arms of Wales in enamel...[At the centre of] the bracelet...is a fine emerald surrounded by diamonds, the circlet formed of leeks entwined with a scroll...The leaves and buds of the leeks are composed of emeralds, the bulbs of pearls, the fibres of gold set with fine brilliants'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. National token from South Wales to the Princess of Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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