CLUB017A - British WW1 Sgt Major Dressed in Sheepskin Jacket Papau New Guinea highlighting the ceremonial and military

highlighting the ceremonial and military prestige of the Immortals

the pilum (heavy throwing spear)

During the invasion of France in 1940

cap-wearing sentries are more often associated with discipline displays

commander of the Deutsche Afrika Korps from 1941-1943 stands up in the rear compartment of his Mercedes-Benz 320 'Cabriolet' staff car and points out a local landmark to one of his staff officers sitting next to his personal driver

CLUB017A - British WW1 Sgt Major Dressed in Sheepskin Jacket Papau New Guinea highlighting the ceremonial and militaryCLUB017A British WW1 Sergeant Major Dressed in Sheepskin Jacket During the First World War, the harsh conditions of trench warfare demanded both endurance and leadership from the men serving on the Western Front. Senior non commissioned officers, such as Sergeant Majors, played a vital role in maintaining discipline, organising troops and ensuring orders were carried out during some of the most challenging battles in military history. The winter