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Templer of Malaya. 16 mm colour cine film interview with FM Templer, examining his view of the anti-terrorist campaign in Malaya 1952-1954. (one of two films); produced by SKC (Services Kinema Corporation). Covering the topics: intelligence, police reorganisation, government information services; associated with Malaya (1950-1957). Film and Videos 1981-06-11
Land Rover, 109 Pink Panther, 3/4 ton 4x4 utility vehicle, 1969; of the type used by the Special Air Service in Aden and Kenya during the 1960s and 1970s. Vehicles 1998-09-51
Cine film; Australian news broadcast about an ex-Australian SAS soldier, David Everitt, a wanted criminal; Malcolm Holloway, who knew Everitt in his SAS days is interviewed, 1991-1992; 5 mins duration. Film and Videos 1997-04-62
Colt AR15 5.56 mm self-loading rifle. Firearms 1992-04-59
An Explorer's War. Draft article written by Mr Robin Ashcroft; deals with the use of adventurers in Special Forces during World War Two; includes correspondence of the author with Gen Jim Gavin and Col Andrew Croft. Archives 1999-03-133
Enfield .38 in revolver No2 Mk I; marked to Special Air Service. Firearms 1989-05-120
83 photographs relating to Malaya, 1952-1956; collected by Miss Barbara Rigby, Women's Voluntary Service, while serving in Malaya. Photographs 1999-07-16
Papers relating to the award of a Mentioned in Despatches Certificate to Pte F J Ayling, Australian 2 SAS squadron, Borneo, 1966. Archives 1997-04-56
Australian Army photographs of 3 members of the Australian SAS, L/Cpl's Barry Zotti, Bob Mutch and Pte Frank Ayling, on patrol in Borneo, 1966. Photographs 1997-04-57
Papers relating to 'C' (Rhodesia) squadron, 22 Regiment SAS in Malaya, between 1951 and 1956. Archives 1997-04-58
Squadron photograph of 'C' (Rhodesia) Squadron, 22 SAS Regiment, which served in Malaya from 1951. Photographs 1997-04-59
Papers relating to the career of Sgt Malcolm Hollaway, Australian Special Air Service. Archives 1997-04-60
34 photographs relating to the career of Sgt Malcolm Hollaway, Australian SAS; Hollaway served with 1 Squadron as a combat signaller in Vietnam during his first period of service, 1968-1971; he also served 1981 to 1986. Photographs 1997-04-61
Collection of 18 leaflets produced for Army recruiting purposes, various regiments, 1975-1995. Archives 1995-12-146
Army Recruiting publicity leaflets and posters, various regiments, 1989-1996. Archives 1996-06-139
SAS escape kit belt, 1970 (c); used by Maj H V Gilpin who served with 21st Special Air Service (Volunteers) during 1951-1954 and 1970-1988. Equipment, general 1992-09-336
SAS escape kit belt, 1970 (c); used by Maj H V Gilpin who served with 21st Special Air Service (Volunteers) during 1951-1954 and 1970-1988. Scientific Instruments 1992-09-336
SAS escape kit belt, 1970 (c); used by Maj H V Gilpin who served with 21st Special Air Service (Volunteers) during 1951-1954 and 1970-1988. Edged Weapons 1992-09-336
Papers, mainly reports and accounts, relating to Army Commandos, World War Two 1939-1946. Archives 1992-03-218
Papers relating to the Royal Irish Rangers/ Royal Irish Regiment, 1972-1992; associated with the Battle of Mirbat, Dhofar Revolt, Oman, 1972. [PARTIALLY CLOSED UNTIL 2067] Archives 1992-08-350
Shield-shaped plaque, 1965 (c); bears badge of the SAS Regiment (Artists) TA, scroll below inscribed, 'Special Air Service'; made in Great Britain, maker unknown. Crafts 2000-05-169
Papers of 5882792 Sgt Herbert Frederick 'Bert' Chambers MM, (1914-1990), relating to his service with the 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards and 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards), 1932-1938, and with the Royal Armoured Corps, attached to the Special Boat Service, 1942-1948: history; certificates; greetings cards; soldier's service and pay book; photocopy war diary; press cuttings; photocopy award recommendation. Archives 2000-06-155
Swagger stick and five metal regimental heads, 1950 (c); Household Brigade, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, Artist's Rifles Volunteers, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Equipment, general 2000-09-95
Ink-jet print poster, 2000; published by the National Army Museum, 2000; advertising a book on sale at the National Army Museum Shop, 'Jock Lewes Co-Founder of the SAS', by Jock Lewes, July 2000. The front cover of the book, a head and shoulders photographic portrait of Lewes. Prints 2000-09-111
Medals awarded to Tpr Fred Malwyn Hamer, Parachute Regiment and 22nd Special Air Service: General Service Medal (Army and RAF) 1918-1962, clasps: Near East, Cyprus, Malaya, Arabian Peninsula; General Service Medal 1962-2007, clasps: Borneo, Radfan. Medals 2000-09-175
Medals awarded to Pte John Elliot Bowman, Royal Army Service Corps and 'L' Detachment Special Air Service: Military Medal 1944; General Service Medal (Army and RAF) 1918-1962, clasp: Palestine; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star 1940-43, clasp: 8th Army; Italy Star 1943-45; France and Germany Star 1944-45; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45. Medals 2000-09-176
Blazer badge, Special Air Service Old Comrades Association, 1946 (c); worn by Mr John Elliot Bowman, late Royal Army Service Corps and 'L' Detachment Special Air Service. Badges 2000-09-177
Papers relating to the military service of John Elliot Bowman MM, late Royal Army Service Corps and 'L' Detachment Special Air Service, 1937-1985: certificate; airgraphs; letters; postcards; two notifications of capture; press cutting; catalogue; notification of award. Archives 2000-09-178
Eight photographs relating to the military service of John Elliot Bowman MM, late Royal Army Service Corps and 'L' Detachment Special Air Service, 1937-1985. Photographs 2000-09-179
Copy of unissued Soldier magazine for October 2000. Archives 2000-10-72
Frostbitten right hand finger tips, preserved and mounted; frostbitten right and left toes; Major Michael 'Bronco' Lane, 7th Royal Horse Artillery; lost on the ascent of Mount Everest, 16 May 1976. Equipment, general 2000-10-208
Series of 284 photographs showing themes relating to the British Army from the end of World War Two in 1945 to the evacuation of Aden, 1967; taken by Tom Pocock. Photographs 1996-06-157
Walther P5 self-loading pistol, 1999 (c); pistol of the type obtained for SAS on commercial contract. Firearms 2001-07-187
Sig Sauer 9 mm P230 self-loading pistol, 1985 (c); pistol of the type obtained for SAS on commercial contract. Firearms 2001-07-188
Sig Sauer 9 mm P228 self-loading pistol, 1985 (c); pistol of the type obtained for SAS on commercial contract. Firearms 2001-07-189
Photograph of parachutists of 11th Bn SAS outside a hangar at RAF Ringway, 1941 (c); the parachutists are wearing the earliest British airborne helmet, made of rubber and nicknamed 'rubber bungee' by paratroops, and the khaki parachute smock adapted from the German Fallschirmjager combat smock; the man pictured second from the right is wearing a respirator haversack on his chest over the 'X' harness of his parachute. Photographs 1990-09-61
Ceremonial sword knot, Special Air Service, nd; sealed pattern. Equipment, general 2002-02-271
Victoria Cross (replica) awarded to Major A F E V S Lassen, MC, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Medals 2002-02-1078
Technical handbook, modification specifications and vehicle record books for Truck 3/4 ton 4x4 Rover (SAS modified) Desert Version Pink Panther, as used by 22 SAS, 1969-1975. [RESTRICTED] Archives 1990-08-239
Seven photographs showing formal and informal groups, canoes and catamarans, of 2 Special Boat Service (SBS)1943-1944; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Photographs 1987-04-8
76 colour transparencies of regimental cap badges, 1981. Photographs 1987-07-16
Two photographs relating to the Special Air Service in Borneo, 1962-1967. Photographs 1988-07-57
Photograph showing William Speakman, VC with family, 1952. Photographs 1988-09-28
15 transcripts of interviews with national servicemen who served in Malaya, 1948-1960, compiled by Adrian Walker; with a list of the troops who participated in the conflict in Malaya (1948-1960). Archives 2002-07-359
51 audio cassettes of recordings of oral history interviews conducted by Adrian Walker with national service men who were in active service, 1948-1960. Sound Recordings 1996-09-82
Collection of 80 scientific, gunnery and surveying instruments, 1914-1965. Scientific Instruments 1977-10-59
Sound cassette: oral history interview with an anonymous officer recalling his service with 4th Bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Royal Artillery, 21 SAS, 16th Welsh Para Bn (TA) and the Royal Air Force, 1945-1988. Interview conducted 18 December 1991. Sound Recordings 1991-12-105
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj G R Mitchell MBE BEM recalling his service with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 1941-1942, Parachute Regiment 1942-1943, Special Air Service 1943-1945 and 1962-1965 and the Scots Guards 1947-1977. Interview conducted on 3 October 1991. Sound Recordings 1991-10-56
Beret, beige, Special Air Service Regiment, nd. Uniforms 2002-11-307
Beige beret, Special Air Service Regiment, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 20 Oct 1966. Uniforms 2002-11-312
393 photographs relating to Army Commandos, including: portraits, groups, training, memorials, World War Two operations in Norway, North West Europe, Italy, Burma, Madagascar, Albania and Yugoslavia, 1941-1946. Photographs 1986-01-4
A collection of files relating to Victoria Cross winners between 1855 and 1967 compiled by the Rev Canon William Murrell Lummis MC, Rural Dean of Hingham, Norfolk, retired Captain, Suffolk Regiment; the majority of files contain biographical information and photographs of the recipients together with details of citations and war graves and where known the present ownership of individual medals. Archives 1974-07-83
Shoulder cord, No 1, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 28 Feb 1956; silver. Uniforms 2003-03-11
Cap badge, gilt and white metal, SAS Regiment, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 27 May 1953. Badges 2003-03-462
Collar badge, gilt and white metal, Special Air Service Regiment, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 6 Oct 1953. Badges 2003-03-483
Operation Barras, 10th September 2000. Colour photolithograph after David Rowlands, 2001 (c); published by Saville Fine Arts, Bristol, 2001 (c); D Squadron 22 Special Air Service Regiment conducting the rescue of the hostages held by the rebel West Side Boys at Gberi Bana, Sierra Leone; signed and dated lower right, 'David Rowlands 2001'; associated with, Operation Barras, Sierra Leone (2000). Prints 2003-04-232
'Though Time Goes By ..' The 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) (Volunteers) Golden Jubilee 1947-1997. Colour photolithograph after David Rowlands; published by Saville Fine Arts, Bristol, 1997 (c); two soldiers in a forest clearing by a stream, boil up a brew; signed and dated lower right, 'David Rowlands 1996'. Prints 2003-04-248
Though Time Goes By ...'/ The 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) (Volunteers)/ Golden Jubilee 1947-1997. Colour photolithograph after David Rowlands, signed in pencil lower right 'David Rowlands', published by Saville Fine Arts, Bristol, 1997; two SAS soldiers by a river, one in the uniform and equipment of 1947, cooking on a primus; the other in contemporary uniform, standing. Prints 1997-07-77
Pair of gloves presented to Maj H V Gilpin, 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Volunteers), by the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London, 1960 (c). Uniforms 1994-06-114
British Army issue aircrew emergency knife, Mk III, 1971 (c); in metal sheath; used by the Army Air Corps or SAS, 1986 (c); the knife and sheath are contained in a green fabric holder, which also contains a lanyard; curved blade and black plastic grips simulating staghorn finish; hilt contains a spring lock mechanism activated by two levers on either side of the hilt; stamped on the blade, '22C/1278106/ H/ [broad arrow]/ 1986'. Equipment, general 2003-11-66
British Army issue aircrew emergency knife, Mk III, 1971 (c); in metal sheath; used by the Army Air Corps or SAS, 1986 (c); the knife and sheath are contained in a green fabric holder, which also contains a lanyard; curved blade and black plastic grips simulating staghorn finish; hilt contains a spring lock mechanism activated by two levers on either side of the hilt; stamped on the blade, '22C/1278106/ H/ [broad arrow]/ 1986'. Edged Weapons 2003-11-66
Aircrew emergency knife Mark 3, 1971 (c); in metal sheath; used by the Army Air Corps or SAS, 1970 (c)-1980 (c); curved blade and black plastic grips simulating staghorn finish; hilt contains a spring lock mechanism activated by two levers on either side of the hilt; stamped on the blade, '22C/ 2966'; stamped on the other side of the blade, 'George Ibberson/ [violin logo]/ Sheffield, England', and 'Stainless/ Steel'; stamped on sheath, '2 C/2202'. Equipment, general 2003-11-65
Aircrew emergency knife Mark 3, 1971 (c); in metal sheath; used by the Army Air Corps or SAS, 1970 (c)-1980 (c); curved blade and black plastic grips simulating staghorn finish; hilt contains a spring lock mechanism activated by two levers on either side of the hilt; stamped on the blade, '22C/ 2966'; stamped on the other side of the blade, 'George Ibberson/ [violin logo]/ Sheffield, England', and 'Stainless/ Steel'; stamped on sheath, '2 C/2202'. Edged Weapons 2003-11-65
Medals awarded to RQMS Edward G Harwood, Royal Marine Light Infantry, 2nd SAS Regiment and 4th Bn Buffs Regiment (TA); mounted together on a brooch fitting; associated with World War One (1914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). Medals 2003-11-106
Collection of recruiting leaflets for the British Army, published 1950-1980. Archives 1985-06-162
Shoulder cord, lieutenant colonel, Special Air Service 1966-1968. Uniforms 1991-10-100
D Sqd 22 SAS returning to Saudi Arabia, 4 March 1991. Colour photolithograph after David Rowlands, 1992; associated with the Gulf War (1990-1991). Prints 1993-03-214
Shoulder title, 21st Special Air Service Regiment (The Artists Rifles), 1953, sealed pattern, 1953. Badges 1989-05-30
Collection of uniform items worn by Richard Marriott, Commanding Officer of the Special Air Service, 1949-1969. Uniforms 2004-08-63
Fourteen documents relating to Exercise Saif Sareea II in Oman, 2001, and British responses to the terrorist attacks in the United States of America. [RESTRICTED UNTIL 2032]. Archives 2004-09-15
Badge Collection, 1973 (c), including 5 cap badges, 4 collar badges, 1 beret badge, 1 caubeen badge; associated with various units. Badges 1973-04-36
Two anodised cap badges, nd; one associated with the Army Air Corps and Special Air Service. Badges 2004-11-156
Model of the Land Rover, 3/4 ton 4x4 109 Special Air Service 'Pink Panther' utility truck, nd; Tamiya 1/35 scale model; features one driver and is mounted on a desert scene, with signpost to 'Libia'; the truck was used in desert operations by the British Army in the 1960s and 1970s. Models 2004-11-179
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Capt A F Johnston, East Surrey Regiment and the Glider Pilot Regiment, 1939-1945; interviewed by M Thomas on 4 Apr 2005 at Capt Johnstone's home; relating to Capt Johnston's service during World War Two; associated with D-Day and Operation MARKET GARDEN, World War Two, North West Europe and POWs Germany (1939-1945), 1944. Sound Recordings 2005-04-7
Ten documents and one photograph relating to Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant Edward G Harwood, MBE, SAS Regiment and The Buffs (TA); documents date from 1950-1964; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 2005-04-61
Ten documents and one photograph relating to Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant Edward G Harwood, MBE, SAS Regiment and The Buffs (TA); documents date from 1950-1964; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Photographs 2005-04-61
Typed and handwritten memoirs relating to the service of Douglas ('Roger') Wright, MM, Grenadier Guards, Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Squadron (SBS), World War Two (1939-1945); associated with the Evacuation of Dunkirk, World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1943), 1940, World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945) and World War Two, Balkans (1941-1945). Archives 2005-05-44
Rucksack, Special Air Service, with harness, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-06-476
Rucksack, bergen, Special Air Service, 1962; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-07-109
Other ranks beret badge, associated with Special Air Service, 1942 (c). Badges 1983-06-63
Thirty three Sealed Pattern embroidered shoulder titles of various regiments and Corps, 1943-1974. Badges 1984-08-78
Two slip-on shoulder titles, drivers', Royal Signals, 1950 (c); worn by Capt J H Robinson who served in 21st (Artists) SAS Regiment Signal Squadron. Badges 1994-01-260
Formation badge, Special Air Service, worn during the Falklands War, 1982 (c). Badges 1995-08-21
Observers badge, 21st SAS Regiment Artists (TA), 1950s (c); represents Mars and Minerva; unit was raised in 1857, in 1908 it became the London Regiment, 1937 the Rifle Brigade and AAC 21st Bn in 1947. Badges 1990-06-326
Cap badge, Special Rhodesian Air Service, 1972 (c). Badges 1996-04-96
Collection of ten photographs relating to Sgt Ernest Blaikley, 1885-1965, 28th Bn London Regiment (Artist's Rifles); Blaikley worked as an artist, selling work to 'Scout' and 'Punch' amongst others; Blaikley also taught map reading and the use of the compass during World War One (1914-1918). Photographs 2006-05-67
Parachute wings, Rhodesian Special Air Service Sqn, 1939 (c) - 1951 (c); worn by Sgt O H Ernst; embroidered. Badges 1997-04-5
Cap badge and parachute wings, Special Air Service, 1965 (c); associated with Pte F J Ayling, 2 Special Air Service Sqn, Australian Army. Badges 1997-04-2
Cap badge, Special Air Service, 1990 (c). Badges 1992-04-346
No 1 dress Uniform, 21st Special Air Service Regiment (V), 1975 (c). Uniforms 1992-03-61
Uniform and equipment items, Special Air Service Regiment (Volunteers), worn by Maj H V Gilpin, 1975 (c), beret, waistbelt, Sam Browne, sword frog, Sam Browne, shoulder ling, Sam Browne, pair of shoes, tunic, two trousers, two shirts, tie, jacket, jersey, brassard. Uniforms 1991-11-8
Uniform and equipment items, Special Air Service Regiment (Volunteers), worn by Maj H V Gilpin, 1975 (c), beret, waistbelt, Sam Browne, sword frog, Sam Browne, shoulder ling, Sam Browne, pair of shoes, tunic, two trousers, two shirts, tie, jacket, jersey, brassard. Equipment, uniform 1991-11-8
'Contact, Wait Out'. Colour photolithograph by Peter Archer, published by Royal Signals, 1984; associated with Sgt Gordon Mather, Royal Signals serving with G Sqn 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, South Atlantic (Falklands War) (1982). Prints 1985-02-41
Pouch belt plate, officers', 21st Special Air Service Regiment (TA), 1959, sealed pattern, 1959. Badges 1991-11-60
Word processed transcription of a letter dated 29 Nov 1945; written by Noble Sproule to his father in Canada describing his wartime experiences; associated with World War Two, Middle East (1940-1943), World War Two, POWs Germany (1939-1945), World War Two, POWs Italy (1941-1945) and World War Two, North Africa (1940-1943). Archives 2006-12-73
Blazer and two ties, 28th London Regiment (Artists Rifles), worn by Maj L O Crosland, 1939 (c). Uniforms 1996-05-43
Beret, all ranks', Special Air Service, 1976, sealed pattern, 1976. Uniforms 1992-04-202
Pair of boots and pair of gloves, 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Volunteers), worn by Maj H V Gilpin, 1970 (c). Uniforms 1992-08-558
CD of documents, six Word documents, Fire Support Team (FST) Commander's war diary (Armstrong), I Bty (Bull's Troop) 7 PARA RHA; includes details of operations around Sangin, Musa Qala and Now Zad; associated with Operations HERRICK, MUTAY and AUGUSTUS, Helmand, Afghanistan (2001-2014).[RESTRICTED: CLOSED UNTIL 2039] Archives 2007-10-29
Twelve fabric proficiency badges, parachutists and air gunners, nd. Badges 2004-10-165-62