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Rex Whistler's self-portrait in Welsh Guards uniform, May 1940. Oil on canvas by Rex Whistler (1905-1944), 1940. Whistler is seated on the balcony at the von Hofmannsthal's flat in York Terrace, Regent's Park which the artist was using as a temporary studio in 1940. Oil Paintings 1994-01-113
Careers in The WELSH GUARDS AVAILABLE NOW, 1998 (c). Colour photolithograph from photographs by Simon Dunstan, printed by the Ministry of Defence; two guardsmen one in full service dress, the other in full combat dress with SA80 and the word 'NOW' stamped over them. Prints 1998-10-258
Careers in The WELSH GUARDS AVAILABLE NOW, 1998 (c). Colour photolithograph from photographs by Simon Dunstan, printed by the Ministry of Defence; two guardsmen one in full service dress, the other in full combat dress with SA80 and the word NOW stamped over them. Prints 1998-10-259
Greetings card reproducing the December (Christmas) scene from a set of Calendar prints by Rex Whistler, 1939 (c). Photolithograph greetings card published for the Welsh Guards for Christmas 1998; the interior of a house at Christmas with Santa Claus taking a sack of presents to the Christmas Tree, where he is met by enthusiastic and merry children. Prints 1998-12-113
Three medals awarded to Lance Corporal Michael S Horton, Welsh Guards: General Service Medal 1962-2007, with clasp: Northern Ireland; South Atlantic Medal 1982, with rosette; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; mounted together court style. Medals 1999-04-32
Map case containing maps, 1944; found where it had been abandoned in Normandy by Anthony Alven Upfill-Brown, Welsh Guards; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Equipment, general 1997-08-74
Collection of relics associated with the British Army 1914-1960 (c); pane of stained glass window from Ypres Cathedral, collected by Lt Col J M Rogers Tillstone, 1914; two pulley wheels, 1914 (c); fragment of wood from a Handley Page Aeroplane, 1918; 50 papers badges from various regiments, 1920-60 (c); two woollen dolls, one made by a soldier of the Seaforth Highlanders, 1918 (c); steel mess tin handle, 1916 (c); two boot hooks, 1945 (c); three charitable flag-day token flags, 1918 (c); copper charitable flag-day badge, 1918; aluminium washer, 1918; copper halfpenny coin, 1918 (c); white metal model tank, 1919 (c). Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Equipment, general 1963-07-36
Papers relating to recruiting for the Regular and Territorial Armies, 1985-1993. Archives 1994-12-240
108 files of manuscript notes, newspaper and magazine cuttings and ephemera relating to the British Army. Archives 1992-07-94
The Welsh Guards regimental Christmas card, 1996; colour photolithograph taken from a photograph taken by Maj J H B Warburton-Lee; published by the Welsh Guards, 1996. Prints 2000-03-2
The Welsh Guards regimental Christmas card, 1999; from a colour photograph showing the altar of the Welsh Guards Cloister in the Guards Chapel, dressed for Christmas celebrations; with text inside; published by the Welsh Guards, 1999 (c). Prints 2000-03-3
Compact disc of 769 digital photographs entitled, 'Kosovo Special', recording the British Army's key role in Operation ALLIED FORCE, 1999 (c); British Army photographers were despatched to the Balkans to provide up to date images for international, national and regional news media. Photographs 2000-04-65
1937 Pattern Web Equipment, 1939-1942. Watercolour by Mike Chappell, 2000 (c); the two full-length and one half-length figures shown are: Guardsman, 1st Bn Welsh Guards, BEF, France, 1939-1940; Sergeant, 2nd /4th Bn Hampshire Regiment, 43rd (Wessex) Division, England, 1942; Captain, 1st Bn Royal Norfolk Regiment, 24th Guards Independent Brigade Group, England, 1941; the original for the illustration of plate C in 'British Infantry Equipments (2) 1908-2000' Osprey (revised edition), by Mike Chappell, 2000 (c). Drawings and Watercolours 2000-04-96
General Service Medal 1918-62, clasp: Cyprus 1954-1959; awarded to Guardsman D E Jones, Welsh Guards, 1955-1959. Medals 2000-05-192
Times of Glory. Boxed set of four audio cassettes issued by Reader's Digest Music, CTUN-A-114, 1984: one performed by the Band of the Coldstream Guards and the Pipes and Drums, 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; one performed by The London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Band of the Welsh Guards; one performed by The London Festival Orchestra and the Southern Band of the Royal Air Force; one performed by the Band of the Royal Marines and the Band of the Coldstream Guards. Sound Recordings 2000-07-96
Sword, pattern 1854, carried by Lt W T C T Fogg-Elliot, Welsh Guards; made by Wilkinson Sword Company Limited, London; with associated leather covered service scabbard. Associated with World War Two, Italy (1943-1945). Edged Weapons 2000-08-2
The World of Military Bands, Vol 2. LP record manufactured by Decca Records, SPA 66, 1970; performed by the Bands of the Household Cavalry, Grenadier Guards, Scots Guards, Welsh Guards and Parachute Regiment, 1957-1970. Sound Recordings 2000-10-64
Orders for Burial in Westminster Abbey of the Unknown Warrior and the unveiling of the Cenotaph, 11 Nov 1920; with separate insert. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Archives 2000-10-353
Papers of Anthony Alven Upfill-Brown, relating to his service as guardsman and lieutenant in the 2nd Bn Welsh Guards, Guards Armoured Division, World War Two, North West Europe, 1942-1945, with additional material to 1957. Archives 2001-02-349
Papers of Anthony Alven Upfill-Brown, relating to his service as guardsman and lieutenant in the 2nd Bn Welsh Guards, Guards Armoured Division, World War Two, North West Europe, 1942-1945, with additional material to 1957. Maps 2001-02-349
Nine sound cassettes: oral history interview with Anthony Alven Upfill-Brown recalling his service as a guardsman from September 1942 to June 1943, and then as a lieutenant with the 2nd Bn Welsh Guards, Guards Armoured Division, until being invalided out in August 1946. Interview conducted on 10 October 1997. Sound Recordings 2001-02-350
Three original photographs and 47 photographs produced by the National Army Museum from original negatives, taken by Lt Anthony Alven Upfill-Brown, 2nd Bn Welsh Guards, Guards Armoured Division, World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945), France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Photographs 2001-02-351
5 photographs of Capt John Arthur Talbot Rice, 5th Lancers, and Capt Harry T Rice, East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry and the Welsh Guards, 1914-1921. Photographs 1994-10-51
Box of 48 lantern slides collected by Maj, later Gen Sir, A F A N Thorne, Grenadier Guards, taken from official photographs and plans of attack, Western Front, World War One, 1915-1918. Photographs 1992-03-198
Equestrian photographic portrait taken by Mrs Albert Broom, probably of Col R E K Leatham, Officer Commanding, Welsh Guards, 1934. Photographs 1992-04-262
Collection of 1701 photographs taken by Gale and Polden, Aldershot, showing British regiments and corps, including uniform, kit layouts, mascots, tattoos, portraits of monarchs and soldiers and ceremonial photographs, including the 1937 and 1953 Coronations. Photographs 1992-10-143
Half-length portrait photograph of Edward, Prince of Wales as Colonel-in Chief of Welsh Guards, 1925 (c). Photographs 1992-06-126
Horse furniture, Welsh Guards, 1920 (c): bit and bit boss; short bit piece; long bit piece; browband; pair of rosettes; noseband; backstay; head piece; cheek piece; jowl piece; throat lash; two reins; martingale; bit. Horse Furniture 1986-02-4
Trooping the Colour. Booklet for a ceremonial event held on Horse Guards Parade in Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II, 11 am 16 Jun 2001. Archives 2001-08-943
Typescript account by 2738917 Guardsman L A Powell, recounting his service with 13 Trp 3 Sqn 2nd Bn Welsh Guards, Guards Armoured Division, and as a prisoner of war, North West Europe, Feb to May 1945, World War Two (1939-1945); with a photocopy of an article by Powell, probably from 'The Guards Magazine', relating to a visit to the Guards Depot at Caterham and a photocopy of the obituary of Maj Nicholas Daniel, Welsh Guards, from 'The Daily Telegraph', 23 Sept 1994. Archives 2001-09-54
Collection of military band music from around the world, collected by the late Mr Harold Leonard Sidney Plunkett, nd. Sound Recordings 2001-12-44
164 British, French and Belgian official World War One photographs; subjects include British and French officers, dignitaries, colonial troops, equipment and vehicles and scenes from various theatres of war including World War One, Salonika and the Western Front (1914-1918). Photographs 2002-02-589
Pattern 1854 Welsh Guards Officer's sword, 1925 (c); manufactured by William Anderson and Sons, Edinburgh; M on guard possibly produced by Mole and Son, Birmingham; Welsh Guards badge and list of World War One battle honours and Regimental engagements etched on blade; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Edged Weapons 2002-02-1383
Battle Honours of the Welsh Guards, First World War, 1914-1918. Watercolour with pen and ink drawing by Lt Thomas Donnellan, The South Staffordshire Regiment, 1919 (c); Lt Donnellan also made the picture frame; a leek between two red dragons, with battle honours listed below, the whole with a border striped in Guards' blue and dark red; associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-03-149
Caps guard, nd; standard pattern. Uniforms 2002-04-649
Spurs brass, officer, Welsh Guards, nd; standard pattern, sealed 26 Sep 1924. Uniforms 2002-04-789
Forage cap, Welsh Guards, nd; master pattern sealed 6 Mar 1944. Uniforms 2002-04-809
Forage cap, Welsh Guards, nd; master pattern, sealed 7 Mar 1958. Uniforms 2002-04-810
Service cap, No 1 dress, Welsh Guards, nd; master pattern, sealed 27 Dec 1973. Uniforms 2002-04-811
Forage cap, Welsh Guards, nd; sealed 1 Sep 1966. Uniforms 2002-04-812
Forage cap, Welsh Guards, nd; master pattern, sealed 6 Mar 1924. Uniforms 2002-04-823
Collection of 38 agency photographs, many of them French, relating to aspects of British Army life, 1932-1939; subjects include drill, manoeuvres, exercises, and inspection. Photographs 1991-07-161
76 colour transparencies of regimental cap badges, 1981. Photographs 1987-07-16
1536 photographs taken by Central Office of Information of the regiments and corps of British Army in the 1950s and 1960s. Photographs 1992-10-144
Six sound discs with the tracks 'Le Reve Passe', 'High School Cadets March', 'My Hero', High School Cadets', 'London Scottish', 'Turkish Patrol', 'Jolly Fellows', 'Berceuse', 'Washington Post March', 'El Capitan March'; associated with the Welsh Guards, Grenadier Guards and Kneller Hall Band. Sound Recordings 1981-11-11
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj Gareth Pugh, recalling his experiences as a Royal Artillery Forward Observation Officer during the Falklands campaign of 1982. Interview conducted on 31 October 1991.(Transcript Available) Sound Recordings 1991-12-110
Belt, colour, Footguard, Welsh Guards, nd. Equipment, general 2002-11-338
Cap badge, Welsh Guards (rank and file and drummers), nd; sealed pattern, sealed 1946. Badges 2002-11-553
Cap badge, Welsh Guards (rank and file and drummers), nd; sealed pattern, sealed 1953. Badges 2002-11-554
Cap badge, Welsh Guards (staff sergeants and bandsmen), nd; sealed pattern, sealed 1915. Badges 2002-11-555
Three colour photolithographs after Charles Stadden, published by 'Soldier' Magazine's Soldier Print Society, 1975 (c). Prints 1978-08-42
A collection of files relating to Victoria Cross recipients 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
Colour photolithographic Christmas card after Sean Bolan, 2002; depicts the Bank of England Picquet on the Thames Embankment, 1930 (c), a company of Welsh Guards marching along the snow-covered Embankment at dusk, with Big Ben in the background; with English and Welsh language Christmas greetings inside. Prints 2003-01-167
Plunkett collection of approx 1,540 78 rpm microgroove acoustic and electrical phonodiscs, including several albums, and some 45 rpm, 33 rpm, 12 inch, 10 inch, 8 inch 7 inch discs; containing military and popular music performed by army, air-force, marine and civilian bands of Great Britain, Germany, France, Denmark and Holland, 1905 (c)- 1945. Sound Recordings 1981-10-34
285 sound discs of music by military bands, nd. Sound Recordings 1993-07-43
Arm title, Welsh Guards, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 30 Sep 1947; white on blue. Badges 2003-03-21
Shoulder title, Welsh Guards, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 5 Jun 1915; title under leek; with plate and pin; made of gilt metal. Badges 2003-03-45
Sgt '69' Evans Entering Unity Flats Area, Land Rover Escort, Belfast. Pencil drawing by Ralph Lillford, 9 Apr 1971. Sgt Evans, 3 Coy Welsh Guards, Belfast Northern Ireland, 1971; associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007) Drawings and Watercolours 1989-08-38
Factory gate, Newtownabbey: 'Welsh Guards in combat suits Carnmoney Factory. Newtown Abbey Belfast Good Friday', 9 April 1971. Graphite and watercolour, signed lower centre and dated lower right, by Ralph Lillford, 1971; associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Drawings and Watercolours 1989-08-39
'Intelligence Officer Operations Room Welsh Guards 3. Coy. Lt Jolyon Coombes. Belfast', 9 April 1971. Graphite and watercolour, signed lower left centre and dated lower right, by Ralph Lillford, 1971; associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Drawings and Watercolours 1989-08-40
Interior of a Pig: 'Belfast Welsh Guards Easter Monday Armoured Ambulance. Humber 1. ton', 12 April 1971. Carbon, black ink wash and pastels, signed and dated lower centre, by Ralph Lillford, 1971; associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Drawings and Watercolours 1989-08-46
Corporal and Sergeant, 3 Coy Welsh Guards, Operations Room, Carmoney Factory, Newtown Abbey. Graphite drawing by Ralph Lillford, 1971. Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1971; associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Drawings and Watercolours 1989-08-43
Major Tim Wakefield, 3 Coy Welsh Guards, and Orderly, Operations Room, Carmoney Factory, Newtown Abbey. Graphite drawing by Ralph Lillford, 1971. Portrait of Major Tim Wakefield, 3 Coy Welsh Guards, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1971; associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Drawings and Watercolours 1989-08-42
Guardsman G Maddox, 3 Coy Welsh Guards, Carmoney Factory, Newtown Abbey. Graphite drawing by Ralph Lillford, 1971. Portrait of Guardsman G Maddox, 3 Coy Welsh Guards, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1971. Drawings and Watercolours 1989-08-41
The new uniform - self-portrait by Rex Whistler, 1940. Colour photolithograph greetings card after Rex Whistler, published by Millipede, 1996; self portrait executed the day his Welsh Guards uniform arrived, seated on the balcony at the von Hofmannsthal's flat in York Terrace, Regent's Park. Prints 1997-01-22
261 photographs taken by Mrs Albert Broom, 1904-1939 (c); associated with World War One (1914-1918). Photographs 1973-08-73
'WELSH/ GUARDS/ THE PICK OF THE PRINCIPALITY. GOREUON GWALIA, 1996. Colour photolithograph poster, published by the Armed Forces Careers Office, 1996; recruiting poster with 16 vignettes illustrating the different roles and locations covered by the regiment; overstuck with printed details for the Cardiff office. Prints 1997-08-90
Two colour photolithographs by Lance Cattermole, 1980; published 1980 (c); both signed by the artist, bottom right; associated with the Scots Guards and the Welsh Guards. Prints 1984-03-60
1st Bn Welsh Guards Bessbrook Mill. Colour photolithograph after Ken Howard, 10 Jan 1980; published 1981 (c); boarding a Wessex V helicopter at the International Heliport; relating to the 1st Bn Welsh Guards; associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Prints 1984-05-158
San Carlos Water May June 1982. Colour photolithograph after Peter Archer, 1983; Royal Signals setting up a satellite communication dish, as Welsh Guards march past and unloading operations are carried out; inscribed at the bottom as title; relating to the Royal Signals and the Welsh Guards; associated with the South Atlantic (Falklands War) (1982). Prints 1984-11-41
Papers collated by the Public Relations Department, War Office relating to British Army activities during World War Two, with a few dating from the Korean War. Archives 1989-03-23
Colour photolithograph Christmas greetings card, 2003; after the painting, 'The Changing of the Guard, No 6 Post' by Sean Bolan, 2002 (c); published for the Welsh Guards, 2003. Prints 2004-02-23
Nine colour photographs, 1983; associated with Charles, Prince of Wales; photographed by John Scott, 1983. Photographs 1984-01-94
Welsh Guards, 1915. Watercolour by Richard Simkin, 1915. Officer in service dress. Drawings and Watercolours 1959-09-55
Photograph of changing the guard at Buckingham Palace, L/Cpl Hassam Judoo, 1st Bn The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment relieving a sentry of the Welsh Guards, 1975. Photographs 1984-06-69
Badge, lead, trial strike, Welsh Guards, 1938 (c). Badges 1991-02-203
Badge, possibly musicians' pouch badge, Welsh Guards, 1938 (c). Badges 1991-02-204
Collection of badges, other ranks', Welsh Guards, 1920 (c)-1968 (c), sealed pattern, nd; cap badge, and two shoulder titles, mounted on three cards. Badges 1989-05-154
Five postcard photographs, 1983; associated with Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Welsh Guards; dress uniforms of drummers and officer. Photographs 1984-07-10
44 photographs collected by Lt Kenneth Percivale Wallis, Welsh Regiment, and later 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, 1907-1912. Photographs 2004-08-75
Pattern 1854 officer's sword, Welsh Guards, 1915 (c); sealed pattern, re-sealed 9 Jun 1999 as an obsolete pattern; blade made by J R Gaunt and Sons Limited; Royal Cypher of King George V. Edged Weapons 2004-09-218
Photograph album of 277 items including colour postcards and postcard photographs; associated with locations in Great Britain and with King Edward VII, King George V (as Prince of Wales), Duke Arthur Connaught (Prince), FM Earl Frederick Sleigh Roberts, FM Earl Horatio Herbert Kitchener, FM Sir Henry Evelyn Wood; associated with Constabulary, Military Police, The Buffs, Royal Engineers, British Army, Canadian Army, Life Guards, Hussars, Lancers, Indian Army, Dragoon Guards, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Imperial Yeomanry, Mounted Rifles, 1905-1913. Photographs 1989-06-30
Photograph album containing 52 photographs, compiled for Lord Roberts, 1900-1902 (c); associated with South Africa and the Boer War (1899-1902). Photographs 1971-01-36-2
1st Bn. The Middlesex Regt., (D.C.O.) relieves 1st Bn. The Welsh Guards. Buckingham Palace. 1st October 1948. Pencil sketch by Bandsman A Douglas, 1948; associated with Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own). From the Middlesex Regiment Museum Collection. Drawings and Watercolours 1994-01-1-68
Music: The FAITHFUL PLOUGH, The Regimental March of the Surrey Yeomanry; arranged by Capt H A Kenny, Welsh Guards, 1967 (c). Archives 1984-11-131
Printed pamphlet, order of service for the Memorial Service for Col Henry Cockfield Luke Dimsdale, Welsh Guards, 8 Oct 1964. Archives 1983-02-76
Cyclostyled historical account of the work of the 1st Bn Welsh Guards Carrier Pln in France during the defence of Arras, May 1940; compiled by 2/Lt Hugh Evelyn Jackson Lister in October 1940 from the accounts of various men of the Platoon; associated with Action at Arras, World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1943). Archives 2005-05-11
DVD: The Guards Museum...A Private Viewing; produced by Henlow Marketing Limited in association with AVR Productions Limited, 2004; provides a guided tour through 350 years of service by the five Foot Guard Regiments of the Household Division, and an exploration of the museum's collections. Film and Videos 2005-05-12
A collection of 159 badges, mainly shoulder titles; associated with Territorials. Badges 1970-04-48
Collection of badges associated with the Coldstream Guards. From the collection of Maj H G Parkyn. Badges 1970-12-39-1
Collection of badges associated with Welsh Guards. From the collection of Maj H G Parkyn. Badges 1970-12-165-1
Sealed pattern No 1 dress WO peaked forage cap, 1961; manufactured by J Compton Sons and Webb Limited, London, 1961; associated with the Welsh Guards. Uniforms 1993-05-53
Sealed pattern No 1 dress other ranks peaked forage cap, 1961; manufactured by J Compton Sons and Webb Limited, London, 1961; associated with the Welsh Guards. Uniforms 1993-05-54
Bound volume: Headquarters Task Force B Scrapbook 1st Jan 1978; Headquarters 22nd Armoured Brigade Reformed 1st Jan 1981; contains British Army of the Rhine photographs 1979-1993; associated with the British Army of the Rhine (1945-), Gulf War (1990-1991) and Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Photographs 2005-09-38
Set of Household Division 'snap' cards, comprising 28 cards, divided into seven groups of four, 1970 (c); colour photolithograph published by Clifford Toys, nd, 1970 (c); four of each card depicting Blues and Royals, twice, Life Guards, Welsh Guards, Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and Scots Guards. Prints 2005-09-115
Thirty three Sealed Pattern embroidered shoulder titles of various regiments and Corps, 1943-1974. Badges 1984-08-78
Welsh Guards. Postcard of a watercolour by Douglas N Anderson, 1986 (c); published by Geoff White Limited, 1986; from a collection of 17 postcards titled, 'The British Army Series'. Prints 2005-10-29
One hundred and twenty seven photographs of display teams and ceremonial occasions, 1964-1980. Photographs 1983-06-72
Button, small, officers', Welsh Guards, 1978, sealed pattern, 1978. Badges 1995-10-39
Arm badge, non-commissioned officers', Colour Sergeants', Welsh Guards, 1934 (c), sealed pattern, 1934 (c). Badges 1995-10-43