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Record of historical events

Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

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General Armand Octave Marie D'Allonville (1809-67)

1854-6

Albumen print | 24.4 x 19.7 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2500034

Photograph of General Armand Octave Marie D'Allonville standing facing slightly right with his hat underneath his left arm. He is wearing military uniform with epaulets and insignia. The photograph has been cut into an oval and there is a signature, probably the photographers, in the lower left corner.

General Armand Octave Marie D'Allonville served with distinction during the French conquest of Algeria and in the Crimean War.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 24.4 x 19.7 cm (image, oval)
    29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Armand Octave Marie D'Allonville, Commanded Brigade of Cavalry of Eastern Army, 1854 & then 2nd Division of Cavalry, c. 1855 [in Crimean Officers' Portraits, 1854 - 1856]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)