#Military tradition

[amongdragons]

Judicial and Exorcistic Aspects of Military Rituals

Military cults involve their own special rituals, often quite brutal. #MartialArts #ChineseHistory #ancientChina #ChineseCulture #ChineseMartialArts #military #chineseMythology #traditionalMartialArts #qingDynasty #MingDynasty #GuanYu #secretSocieties

Some communities, especially rural, and ethnic minorities, consider the martial deities as their patrons. Such patronage usually includes protection from wars and epidemics, and is remunerated with regular offerings as part of local worship (sometimes merging with the worship of ancestors). However, association with community does not always mean strict localization. Martial deities are regarded…

[eat-my-cake-records]

Press Release: Jade Ann Byrne of Eat My Cake Records Unveils New Military Cadence in Solidarity with Ukraine

Press Release: Jade Ann Byrne of Eat My Cake Records Unveils New Military Cadence in Solidarity with Ukraine For Immediate ReleaseDate: [August 24th 2024]Contact: Jade Ann Byrne, Pop Star, Sound Maker, & FounderWebsite: [Eat My Cake Records – Jade Ann Byrne] What Makes the Sunflowers Grow? Eat My Cake Records & Jade Ann Byrne Release a Powerful New Military Cadence for the Ukrainian Armed…

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Warrant Officer Irish Guards Tunic

The Warrant Officer Irish Guards Tunic is a distinguished garment that embodies the heritage, discipline, and regal tradition of one of the most esteemed regiments in the British Army. Crafted with precision and adorned with symbols of honor, it stands as a proud symbol of service and loyalty.

Constructed from the finest materials, the tunic boasts a deep shade of scarlet, a color synonymous with the Irish Guards and evocative of their storied history. Its immaculate tailoring and precise stitching reflect the regiment's commitment to excellence and attention to detail.

Adorning the tunic are the iconic buttons bearing the insignia of the Irish Guards - a stylized shamrock encircled by a garter strap with the regiment's motto "Quis Separabit" (Who shall separate us). Each button is a mark of distinction, signifying the wearer's allegiance to one of the most prestigious units in the British Army.

Emblazoned on the sleeves are the regimental rank badges, denoting the wearer's status as a Warrant Officer, a position of leadership and authority within the Irish Guards. These badges, meticulously embroidered with gold thread, command respect and admiration, symbolizing the wearer's dedication and service to Queen and country.

Completing the ensemble are the various accoutrements, including the ceremonial belt and sword, which further enhance the tunic's grandeur and ceremonial significance. Whether worn on parade or during formal occasions, the Warrant Officer Irish Guards Tunic exudes an aura of dignity and pride, serving as a timeless tribute to the gallantry and valor of those who have served before.

In every stitch and detail, the Warrant Officer Irish Guards Tunic embodies the storied legacy and unwavering commitment of the Irish Guards, a testament to their enduring tradition of service and sacrifice.

[chinesehanfu]

[China Tang Dynasty]Chinese Armor:The Dunhuang Heroes | 敦煌英雄

The ShaZhou/沙洲(China Dunhuang, old name) is still there, and the Tang Dynasty is still there!

The yellow sand flowing through fingers represents the lost youth and blood and tears of the Guiyi Army(归义军) of the Tang Dynasty in Dunhuang. They are not quicksand but the shining golden soul of the Tang Dynasty army.

This series of works is inspired by the upcoming Chinese Tang Dynasty historical film "Heroes of Dunhuang/敦煌英雄".

The film tells the story of the Guiyi Army in the Tang Dynasty. After the An Lushan rebellion broke out, the Tubo/吐蕃 invaded Shazhou/沙洲 (now Dunhuang City, Gansu Province China). In 848, Zhang Yichao/张议潮 led his people to revolt and drive out the Tubo rulers, recovering Shazhou and starting the tragic story of the Guiyi Army for 200 years.

The story revolves around Zhang Yichao, a general in the late Tang Dynasty of China, who led the people of Shazhou and other places to break free from the rule of the Tubo/吐蕃 nobles.

Zhang Yichao (Chinese: 張議潮 or 張義朝; pinyin: Zhāng Yìcháo; 799−872) was a Chinese military general and politician of the Tang dynasty who was a resident of Sha Prefecture (Chinese: 沙州; pinyin: Shāzhōu, in modern Dunhuang, Gansu,China). When the Tibetan Empire/吐蕃 plunged into civil war, he led a rebellion, capturing several cities and reverted the area's allegiance to the Tang dynasty. He subsequently conquered the Hexi Corridor and governed it as the military commissioner (jiedushi) of Guiyi Circuit (headquartered in modern Dunhuang) under nominal authority of the Tang emperors.

Following the An Lushan Rebellion, the Tibetan Empire conquered the Sha and Gua prefectures of the Tang dynasty in 781. Han population of the locality remained. By 851, the Tibetan Empire which had ruled the southern Tarim Basin and modern Gansu region since 790 was being torn by civil war.

In the second year of Jianzhong (781),Sha Prefecture, which had held out for many years, also fell. After the fall, the people of Hexi were ravaged by Tubo. Adult males became slaves, farming and grazing; the elderly and weak were killed, and some were "cut off their hands and eyes" and then abandoned. The people wanted to return to the Tang Dynasty day and night.

During his growing years, Zhang Yichao personally experienced the brutal rule of Tubo, which aroused his anger. Feeling the desolate scene of the people's livelihood under the rule of Tibetan Empire/吐蕃, Zhang Yichao sympathized with the people's suffering and had great respect for Feng Changqing, a famous general who was framed by the eunuch Bian Lingcheng in the suppression of the " An Lushan Rebellion". He personally write a"Feng Changqing Death Letter"

The "Zhang Huaishen Monument/张淮深碑" records that Zhang Yichao "discussed military affairs and swordplay, and studied martial arts classics" on Sha Prefecture. He believed that "the fate of Tibetan Empire was over", so he "vowed to return to his country, with no doubt in his determination." To this end, he began to accumulate power and seek support from many parties, such as:

1.Dunhuang's prestigious and influential families such as the Su, Zhang, and Li clans had numerous members and substantial strength. They made significant contributions during Zhang Yichao's uprising and the reconquest of Hexi Corridor.

2.Buddhist monks and disciples. Despite being highly respected by the Tubo for his profound knowledge of Buddhism, the eminent monk Hong Bian of Hexi was appointed 'Chief Executor of the Vinaya and Teacher of Conduct' but 'longed for his homeland and wished to be under the Imperial wind,' so he did his utmost to assist Zhang Yichao in reclaiming Shazhou. Buddhism in the Western Regions was thriving, with a large number of followers, and the extensive influence of these monks among the people instilled a deep-seated spirit of resistance against Tubo, driven by their influence;

3.Heroes and righteous men. Figures such as Zhang Yichao's trusted subordinates Deputy Anjing and tribal leader Yan Yingda (also known as Shang Yanshin) were renowned local heroes.

↑Mural commemorating victory of General Zhang Yichao over the Tibetans in 848. Mogao cave 156, Late Tang dynasty

↑<Zhang Yichao Leading the Army Mural>: The man on the left, wearing red, is Zhang Yichao.

It was with the great help of these people that Zhang Yichao clearly put forward the slogan of "returning to the country" and widely organized and united forces from all sides.

After the 9th century, the strength of the Tibetan Tubo Empire continuously declined, with frequent internal turmoil. During the Huichang era (841-846 AD), Tubo Empire suffered consecutive years of disasters and famines, leading to widespread starvation and epidemic, with corpses lying next to each other.

During this period, the Tibetan Tubo general Lun Kongre led five thousand cavalry to Gua Prefecture, plundering the eight prefectures of Hexi including Shanshan and Kuo. This action not only stirred great resentment among the people of Hexi but also caused discontent among his subordinates, who all desired to rebel against him.

↑China Dunhuang Mural Showing Zhang Yichao departure

When the time was ripe, Zhang Yichao launched a rebellion in Sha Prefecture in the second year of Dazhong (848 AD), leading his forces in a fierce battle to expel the Tibetan garrison. After the Tibetan army retreated, they gathered reinforcements from the surrounding areas and besieged Sha Prefecture again. Zhang Yichao led his troops out of the city and defeated the Tibetans, finally establishing a foothold in Sha Prefecture

This unrest quickly spread like wildfire and even caused major turmoil within the Tibetan Empire. Tibetan historical texts record that this rebellion '起于康，遍及全藏，如鸟飞百影，四面楚歌，天下大乱' Lun Kongre also rebelled, seized power within Tibet, proclaimed himself prime minister, and engaged in mutual slaughter with the Tibetan military governor of Shanshan, Shang Bipib."

In 863, Zhang Yichao led a group of 7,000 Han and non-Han soldiers to capture Liang Prefecture (涼州, in modern Wuwei, Gansu).

In 866, Zhang submitted a report stating that the Uyghur chieftain Pugu Jun (僕固俊) had recaptured from the Tibetan Empire Xi Prefecture, Ting Prefecture (庭州, in modern Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang), Luntai (輪台, in modern Ürümqi, Xinjiang), and Qingzhen (清鎮, modern location unknown)—apparently implying that Pugu Jun did so under his command.

In 867, Zhang Yichao visited Chang'an and paid homage to Emperor Yizong of Tang. Yizong made him a general of the imperial guards and kept him at Chang'an. Yizong also commissioned Zhang's nephew Zhang Huaishen (張淮深) to serve as the acting military governor of Guiyi.He died in 872, probably while residing at Chang'an.

↑Zhang Yichao's wife, Lady Song, in "Mural of Lady Song of Henei County, Song State, Going Out"

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⚔️Armor：天权 苍梧 ​​​

💄 Makeup：百丽

👨Model：@麒小麟_kylin

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[cuepickle]

Boarding school AU, wherein Billy gets shipped off to Hawkin’s Academy for boys, and meets the most annoying, privileged trust fund baby known to man called Steve Harrington (who he totally doesn’t fall hopelessly in love with)

They’re cleaning blackboards in detention for arguing in class

[scrimblyscrorblo]

Had an idea for a Poe drawing, since he’s canonically a military grade sniper I wondered when he would’ve entered the military.

Its implied his Guild arc is mostly spent writing his book, and his early twenties were spent with detective work as seen in the flashback to the detective competition.

Thus, he was in the army presumably in his teen years, 15 and up.

And ofc my doodle of it as a little Polaroid with a Kate Bush reference. He couldn’t have his eyes covered and therefore had shorter bangs

Also, bsd takes place 2013 esk and Poe is 28, he would’ve been 15 in the year 2000 and born 1985.

[traditionaldream]

Vintage military couples 🎀

[harkthorn]

Bird studies

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[owkiiez]

A

Ghost Simon Riley • Zombie

sketch i did, like, days ago 🧌

[tw1nkee28]

Me if I was in Shadow Company ♠️

I'm currently working on writing out all my lore for Dawn which I might share here if my anxiety doesn't kick in last minute jsgdhdh

Just a fair warning in case I do send it, it is LONG 😭 I think I'm at 30 paragraphs rn ajhsjdh

But have these scraps for now 🫶

(also, my Sona next to Ninja.. another SC oc....)

[livastia-universe]

I think I've been working on this for like a week at this point but OH BOY ITS FINISHED - sort of nonserious mini-comic of the average interaction between Keychain and their shop employees, ft bonus doodle of their main body

[mintyscuriocabinet]

Art trade with @sahbeetle3!

Hope you like it!

[chinesehanfu]

[Hanfu · 漢服]Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 A.D.) Hanfu-Military Officials Hanfu Based On Han Dynasty Relics

【Historical Reference Artifacts】:

Refer to the picture below to distinguish between 【civil officials(Black)】 and 【military officials(Red)】 in the Eastern Han Dynasty

Civil Officials[Black]:Murals from the Zhucun tomb in Luoyang, Henan/ 東漢晚期河南洛陽朱村墓室壁畫

For information about Eastern Han Dynasty civil servants, please refer to the following link: https://chinesehanfu.tumblr.com/post/718472603917025280/reference-artifacts-chinese-western-han

Military Officials[Red]:Portrait bricks in Beizhai, Yinan, Shandong/山東沂南北寨東漢畫像磚

Eastern Han Dynasty- Stone figure holding a shield in the pavilion,Beijing Stone Carving Museum.

【History Note】

【武弁大冠Wubian Daguan/Military Officials Crown】

Also known as Wu Guan, He Guan, 鶡冠，鶡（pronounce：hé） is a warrior crown with "tail-feather of a brown longtailed pheasant". It was the crown of warriors from the Qin and Han Dynasties to the Sui and Tang Dynasties. During the development process, the shape of the crown changed with different periods.

※鶡（pronounce：hé）：Crossoptilon mantchuricum,a bird that resembles a pheasant and is good at fighting,is one of the rare endemic animals of China

A military officials crown was unearthed from Xinmang Tomb No. 62, Mozuizi, Wuwei, Gansu Province. The crown was wrapped with thin bamboo tendons, supported by a bamboo ring on the top of the head, and lined with a bow. It is a complete example of what a military officials wore.

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🙋‍♂️Model & Recreation Work：@柿子菌stargazer

📸Photo： @张宇莹-小花

🎨Illustration Artist:@白人阿又

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[hobgoblinsupremacy]

Blurg, because every named hobgoblin NPC must be cherished.

He looks a bit different, since I based him more on the hobgoblins running around in my DnD groups setting.

Also his squid husband, as he must also be cherished and they are not supposed to be separated.