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Knife and sheath, nd; belonged to Lt Col George Allen Preston; probably from Central Africa; spatulate double edged blade, which widens to broad leaf shape; fibrous yellow horn grip; tang riveted with one rivet, fixed to iron pommel; outer surface of sheath of thick cream parchment, decorated with fine, brown thongs; back of scabbard, brown leather; edges sewn with yellow thongs. Edged Weapons 1967-07-1
Two colour photographs of the grave of Maj Gen J P Huban, Indian Medical Service, 1990 (c); Maj Huban died 4 Sep 1957. Photographs 1991-09-129
Afghan knife and sheath, nd; T-section blade, with small amount of chiselled decoration towards shoulder; gilt brass decorated ferrule; decorated cream bone grips; black horn 'beaked' pommel; wooden sheath covered with black, tooled leather; decorated brass mouthpiece and chape; belonged to Lt Col George Allen Preston. Edged Weapons 1967-07-1
Seven photographs including a collage relating to BRIXMIS, British Commanders'-in-Chiefs Mission to Soviet Forces in Germany, 1986-1990. Photographs 1991-09-131
41 colour photographs taken by Maj V L F Davin during a visit to his old battalion, 14th Punjab Regiment, now 16th (Pathan) Bn The Punjab Regiment, Pakistan, 1990. Photographs 1991-09-137
Pesh-kabz knife and sheath, nd; belonged to Lt Col George Allen Preston, 6th Gurkha Rifles; central ridge along back of blade; ivory grip with steel ferrule and small pieced flange at pommel; wooden sheath, covered with gilded brass with elaborate, punch marked designs. Edged Weapons 1967-07-1
Photograph of named officers of 2nd Bn Dorsetshire Regiment, 1935 (c). Photographs 1991-09-142
Cabinet photograph of a Sergeant of the 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards, with his wife, 1880 (c). Photographs 1991-09-143
681 photographs collected by Gen Sir Augustus Francis Andrew Nicol Thorne, 1902 (c)-1970; subjects include scenes at RMA Sandhurst, 1903, during his early Regimental career, 1904 (c)-1914, World War One, as Assistant Military Attache in Washington, 1919-1920; at Staff College, 1921, as GSO2 at Staff College, Camberley, 1923-1925, in Regimental Command, 1926-1930, as Military Attache in Berlin, 1932-1935, as Commander of the 1st Guards Brigade, 1935, as GOC London District, and Maj Gen Commanding Brigade of Guards, 1939, as 48th Division Commander, Southern Command, 1939-1940, as GOC-in-C Scottish Command and Governor of Edinburgh Castle, 1941-1945, as Commander-in-Chief Allied Land Forces Norway/ Head of Shaef mission to Norway, 1945, and through his retirement 1953-1970, also includes photographs of his family and miscellaneous subject matter. Photographs 1991-10-50
Three items collected by Capt B A de Bourbel, 23rd Bn Royal Fusiliers, 1915-1947; newspaper cutting relating to the death of Lt J Crawford-Kehrmann, Rifle Brigade, 1915; dance programme, Rhine Army Officers Club, New Year's Eve, 1921-1922; photograph of the British Military attaches conference, 1947, taken from a magazine. Archives 1990-10-17
Three items collected by Capt B A de Bourbel, 23rd Bn Royal Fusiliers, 1915-1947; newspaper cutting relating to the death of Lt J Crawford-Kehrmann, Rifle Brigade, 1915; dance programme, Rhine Army Officers Club, New Year's Eve, 1921-1922; photograph of the British Military attaches conference, 1947, taken from a magazine. Photographs 1990-10-17
Afghan knife; according to label it is '359 The Chara of Kyber', presented by Lt Col A C Tancock, CIE, (late) 16th Punjab Regt I A; blade of usual shape, with T-section; incised brass ferrule and ivory grips; wooden, bird-beaked pommel with an ornamental pattern of small nails; brass 'straps'. Edged Weapons 1967-06-38
Photographs collected by Capt the Hon R H Winn, 1942-1944, relating to: the Conference of Combined Chiefs of Staff, Egypt 1943; visit of Anthony Eden to US Airborne Forces; Tripartite Conference at Teheran, 1943; portraits of Allied Chiefs of Staff; visit of Chiefs of Staff to Jerusalem; Quebec conference, 1944; visit of Lord Mountbatten to US Army, 1942 (c); Sir John Dill at review of US Army, 1942 (c). Photographs 1987-02-29
Collection of badges of the Nizam of Hyderabad's Army. From the Graham Jones Collection, Victoria, British Columbia. Badges 2002-04-875
Collection of badges of the Nizam of Hyderabad's Army. From the Graham Jones Collection, Victoria, British Columbia. Uniforms 2002-04-875
Medal group awarded to Cpl Joseph Whitehill, Royal Fusiliers, 1914 (c)-1945 (c): 1915-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19; Defence Medal 1939-45; Silver War Badge 1914-18; relating to Lt Col Henry 'Harry' Whitehill, City of London Yeomanry (Roughriders). Medals 2002-04-876
Medal group awarded to Cpl Joseph Whitehill, Royal Fusiliers, 1914 (c)-1945 (c): 1915-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19; Defence Medal 1939-45; Silver War Badge 1914-18; relating to Lt Col Henry 'Harry' Whitehill, City of London Yeomanry (Roughriders). Badges 2002-04-876
Collection of papers relating to 3542 Sgt Maj Edwin Bezar, 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment; items include letters, press cuttings, forms and photographs. Archives 2002-04-877
Collection of papers relating to 3542 Sgt Maj Edwin Bezar, 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment; items include letters, press cuttings, forms and photographs. Maps 2002-04-877
Collection of papers relating to 3542 Sgt Maj Edwin Bezar, 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment; items include letters, press cuttings, forms and photographs. Photographs 2002-04-877
Photograph relating to the 8th Hussars in Lucknow, India, 1920. Photographs 1987-02-30
Photograph showing the last parade of the 1st (Hallamshire) Volunteer Bn York and Lancaster Regiment under the Command of Col T E Vickers, Sheffield, 1899. Photographs 1987-02-32
Portrait photograph of a Private, Royal Sussex Regiment, 1914 (c). Photographs 1987-02-33
13 photographs collected by Maj Hugh Gatehouse, relating to: ceremonial duties in Cologne; 1919-1920 (c); review for the Secretary of State for War, 1925; family photographs; topographical views. Photographs 1987-02-34
Katar sword and scabbard, nd; ribbed blade; traces of silver and gilt ornamentation on side bars of grip; wooden scabbard, covered with leather; without mounts. Edged Weapons 1966-04-29
22 Postcard photographs collected by Frederick Brown, probably Postmaster at Dringhouses, Yorkshire, 1902-1917 (c); the pictures show: portraits; formal and informal groups; troops formed up for inspection. Photographs 1987-03-7
Formation badge, printed, 2nd pattern, 22 Stores Coy, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, nd. From the Waring Collection. Badges 1996-02-24
Photograph collected by Maj Gen Sir William Twiss, 1909, showing British military manoeuvres, possibly at Blenheim Palace. Photographs 1987-03-32
Papers relating to C/Sgt T Wylie, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, later Corps of Military Staff Clerks; compiled by Matthew E Taylor, 1967-1986. Archives 1990-12-12
Postcard photograph relating to 4th Volunteer Bn, Hampshire Regiment, 1906. Photographs 1987-03-45
Photocopy account of the investigation by the Gestapo of an alleged communist cell at Stalag 383; acount by Victor West, 9th Bn King's Royal Rifle Corps, who was a prisoner of war at Stalag 383, 1943-1944. Archives 1990-08-139
45 letters from Lt Col Standish O'Grady, 1813-1830; letters include those written whilst serving as a Lieutenant with the 7th Light Dragoons in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo, 1815-1830; with manuscript and typescript transcripts. Archives 1990-08-140
Photocopy account: 'The Story of 50 Div'; by Aubrey Hammond, published in Cairo, 1941 (c); gives an account of the 50th (Northumbrian) Div in the Middle East, May to June 1941. Archives 1990-09-10
Photograph showing a dinner given at the Artist Corps Headquarters, by Col Edis and officers of the 20th Middlesex (Artists) Rifle Volunteers for their comrades leaving for South Africa, 10th Jan 1900; photographer: Fradelle and Young. Photographs 1987-03-57
Four portrait photographs of NCOs in various regiments, 1860-1895 (c). Photographs 1987-03-58
Two photographs, 1907-1915 (c), showing: a gun damaged by premature explosion of shell, 1907; using locally made catapult to fire jam tin bombs, 1915 (c). Photographs 1987-03-59
Two photographs showing: the men of the 1st bn West Yorkshire Regiment on the march, Mohmand Expedition, 1908; a Turkish gun captured in Egypt, 1916, World War One (1914-1918). Photographs 1987-03-60
Postcard photograph showing the Band Sgt of the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding regiment) on the left, the WO of the Hampshire Regiment on the right, both wearing service dress, 1914 (c). Photographs 1987-03-61
Postcard photograph showing a memorial to men, wives and children of the 2nd Bn Royal Sussex Regiment who died at Murree Hills, 1888. Photographs 1987-03-62
First amput case. Chungkai '43 (Capt Markowitz - with tenon saw.). Pen and ink over pencil drawing by Gnr Jack Bridger Chalker, Royal Artillery, 1943; two studies, one of an ulcerated leg, the other of a similar foot, showing bone and tissue necrosed, exposing the tibia, possibly associated with 'Gibbs'; signed under one foot at lower left, 'Chalker'; associated with World War Two, Far East, POWs (1939-1945). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-04-897
Five postcard photographs relating to Cambridge Officers Training Corps Camp, Farnborough, 1910; photographer: Gale and Polden Limited. Photographs 1987-04-7
Loot, 1900. Pen and ink over pencil by Johann Nepomuk Schonberg; two Indian cavalrymen overseeing the transport of goods piled up in a mule drawn cart, pushed by other Indian Army soldiers, signed and dated lower left 'Schonberg Aug (?) 1900 Peking'; associated with the Boxer Rebellion or 3rd China War (1900-1901). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-04-904
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
VolL.VIII, Central India 1858 with the 95th Reg J N Crealock 1858 India. Sketchbook of watercolours, pen and ink and pencil drawings by John North Crealock, 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot; includes portraits of British and Indians, scenes on campaign, fighting and shikar, views at Elephanta, Kotah and Ahmednagar, and 'Kotah after the assault'. Drawings and Watercolours 2002-04-908
Vol.XI, Central India 1859 Rajpoot Himalayas Wanderings in the East, 1857-60. Sketchbook of watercolours, pen and ink and pencil drawings by John North Crealock, 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot; includes portraits of British officers and civilians, and Indians, scenes in camp and on leave 'in the jungle', amateur theatricals, views at Kotah, Neemuch and Simala. Drawings and Watercolours 2002-04-909
71 photographs relating to the Gold Coast Regiment (Royal West African Frontier Force), 1941-1945, World War Two (1939-1945); collected by Maj F T Jefferis; photographed by the Public Relations Directorate, India. Photographs 1987-04-10
Collection of five photographs associated with the Royal Army Medical Corps and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, nd; subjects include an unidentified Sergeant, two funeral wreaths, an upper middle class family and a boy seated in an elegant armchair. Photographs 2002-04-910
Collection of shoulder belt plates associated with the 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, 1795 (c)-1800 (c). Badges 1966-09-85
Collection of badges associated with Scots Guards. From the collection of Maj H G Parkyn. Badges 1970-12-163-1
Papers relating to Capt Victor Charles Hayes, MBE, attached Special Operations Executive, who was captured by the Gestapo, 14 Oct 1943 and executed at Gross Rosen camp, 1 Aug 1944; includes printed booklet, 'Les Hommes Du Maquis Confidence du Commandant Peta', published 1945 (c). Archives 1990-12-14
Photocopy discharge documents, 1870, and press cutting, 'Veterans of the 93rd: Sgt Maj John Motion', published 1905, relating to Sgt Maj John Motion, 93rd Highlanders, 1870-1912; with additional correspondence. Archives 1990-12-19
Two commissions to James Taylor: to be Lieutenant, 99th Regiment of Foot, 4 Dec 1817; to be Captain, 46th Regiment of Foot, 14 May 1836. Archives 1990-08-222
Four documents issued to QMS James Miller, Royal Engineers, 1874-1895; items include School of Military Engineering certificate of qualification in Building Construction, 1887; First Class Certificate of Education, 1889; Certificate of Discharge, 1895; Certificate of Character on Discharge, 1895. Archives 1990-08-47
Framed discharge certificate and statement of services of Dr Maj John Goodyear, 94th Regiment of Foot, 21 Dec 1818; with colour photograph of an oil painting, said to be a self portrait of John Goodyear, in the full dress uniform of a Drum Major. Archives 1990-12-42
101 photographs relating to 8th Bn, Royal Scots Fusiliers, World War One, Salonika, 1916 (c); photographer: Bruce Matthews Duncan. Photographs 1987-05-23
Canvas drawstring kitbag, 1940 (c); belonged to Alan G Morkill; associated with Royal Garrison Artillery. Equipment, general 2002-04-915
One red identity disc, 1939 (c)-1945 (c); belonged to Alan G Morkill; associated with Royal Garrison Artillery. Equipment, general 2002-04-918
Two pairs of spectacles, one with protective leather side attachments, 1939 (c)-1945 (c); with brown painted leather spectacles case, Mk II, tinted, No 3; case manufactured by M W and Company Limited; associated with Alan G Morkill; relating to the Royal Garrison Artillery. Scientific Instruments 2002-04-919
Two pairs of spectacles, one with protective leather side attachments, 1939 (c)-1945 (c); with brown painted leather spectacles case, Mk II, tinted, No 3; case manufactured by M W and Company Limited; associated with Alan G Morkill; relating to the Royal Garrison Artillery. Equipment, general 2002-04-919
Photocopies of pages from typescript War Diary, 2nd Bn Royal Warwickshire Regt, 26 Jan-28 Apr 1918. Archives 1991-01-5
Three papers relating to Maj R H A Knox, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers,1940; record card with photograph, Oflag VII C, 27 May 1940; prisoner of war postcard, 30 July 1940; photocopy of German 'in memoriam' notice, with manuscript English translation, 1958 (c). Archives 1991-01-11
Copy photograph relating to the 1st Arbroath Artillery Volunteers, 1860-1870. Photographs 1987-05-25
Collection of badges associated with the Light Dragoons. From the collection of Maj H G Parkyn. Badges 1970-12-81-1
Seven postcard photographs relating to the prisoner of war camp at Soltau, Germany, 1916-1918, World War One (1914-1918); collected by Fred Collyer. Photographs 1987-05-26
Certified copy of birth certificate relating to Maj R F B Knox, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 1879- 1941; birth registered 9 April 1879. Archives 1991-01-12
Six printed papers collected during service in the Far East, 1942-1945 (c); information leaflets distributed to troops, consisting of: three maps of Cape Town, Bombay, and Calcutta; a programme of 'Presentation of Decorations to the 2nd British Division, by the C-in-C Lt Gen Sir Oliver Leese'; programme for a variety show, Cape Town, May 1942; SEAC souvenir, 1944 (c). Archives 1991-01-13
Printed papers relating to the Institute of Commanding Officers of Volunteers and the formation of County Territorial Army Associations, 1895- 1907; agenda for meeting, 22 and 23rd Oct 1895, with discussion paper; Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907; manuscript notes relating to the Formation of County Associations. Archives 1991-01-14
Manuscript notebook and two Christmas cards, 1939-1945; belonged to Col J R S Grimewood-Taylor, Royal Signals. Archives 1991-01-15
Seven photographs, 1944-1945, showing German prisoners of war and British infantry and tanks advancing, World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Photographs 1987-05-33
Four copy photographs, relating to 17th Bn, Middlesex Regiment, and Royal Fusiliers, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1916-1918 (c); collected by Albert Edward Brooks. Photographs 1987-05-35
Two photographs relating to the Royal garrison Artillery, 1900 (c); showing: men hauling a heavy gun; group of all ranks. Photographs 1987-05-36
Grenadier cap, other ranks', Strathspey Highlanders, 1794 (c). Uniforms 1963-09-289
Four photographs relating to the 6th Rajputana Rifles, World War Two, Middle East, 1942 -1943 (c). Photographs 1987-06-5
Photocopy transcript diary kept by Signalman William Robert Law, Royal Corps of Signals, 25 Oct 1941 to 18 Oct 1945; Signalman Law was taken prisoner by the Japanese when Singapore fell. Archives 1991-01-23
Printed papers, 1945; 4th Armoured Brigade Code Signs, 6th Airborne Division Vehicle Markings, and 3rd Parachute Brigade Concert Programme, May 1945. Archives 1991-01-26
Papers of Lt Col Cyril Godfrey Martyr DSO, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, Boer War, 1900-1902, and subsequent correspondence, 1902-1906. Archives 1991-01-27
Shoulder belt plate and waist belt clasp, 3rd Bn 1st Bengal European Regiment, 1786-1798; oval white metal shoulder belt plate decorated with a wreath and a central star; inscribed, 'EUROPEAN INFANTRY', and within the star, '3D BATT'. Badges 1956-02-671
Fairburn-Sykes fighting knife and scabbard, 1941-1945; associated with the Commandos; diamond shaped double edged blade; plated brass, diamond knurled hilt, with slight pommel; light brown leather scabbard with strap for securing spine; associated with World War Two. Edged Weapons 1963-12-251
Two photographs relating to the Royal Horse Artillery, 1900 (c). Photographs 1987-06-7
Officer's shoulder belt plate, 87th (The Prince of Wales's Irish) Regiment, 1800-1811; oval brass shoulder belt plate with the Prince of Wales's plumes and a harp; inscribed with '87' below. Badges 1960-03-136
Skean dhu and scabbard, nd; associated with Seaforth Highlanders; blade has indentations on back and single fuller on each side; black wooden grip with woven pattern on one side; figure of St Andrew and cross in brass; brass ferrule and pommel ornamented with thistles; orange backed glass on pommel; wooden scabbard covered with black leather; with brass mouthpiece and chape. Edged Weapons 1963-11-208
Dirk and scabbard, with knife, fork, frog and case, nd; associated with Seaforth Highlanders Ross-Shire Buffs; blade is engraved and has two fullers and a scalloped back; carved ebony grip with brass gilt studs and ferrule, decorated with thistles; with large faceted cornelion or orange glass set at angle; wooden scabbard covered with black patent leather; with gilt brass fittings ornamented with thistles; knife and fork same form as dirk; leather frog for chape end of scabbard. Edged Weapons 1963-11-208
Full dress coatee, Bombay Army Staff, 1800 (c); scarlet coatee with blue facings, gold and blue epaulettes and light plain buttons; full dress coatee of an Aide-de-Camp to a General Officer; thought to have been worn by Lt Col Andrew Bethune, Bombay Europeans, reputed to have been Aide-de-Camp to Maj Gen Robert Bowles. Uniforms 1961-06-36
Ten photographs showing races of the Indian Army in uniform and local dress, 1943-1944. Photographs 1987-07-2
Officer's full dress tunic, Indian Army Officer not on a cadre of a unit, Maj Ogilvie David Bennett, 1911(c). Uniforms 1997-09-60
Medals awarded to Pte Percy Leonard Crossman, Army Cyclist Corps, 1914-1917: British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19. Medals 1991-01-53
Service dress uniform worn by Capt Henry Campbell Roderick Owen, Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry and Royal Flying Corps, 1916-1918: service dress tunic; service dress peaked forage cap; Sam Browne waistbelt; Sam Browne shoulder sling; Sam Browne sword frog; holster; lanyard; flying coat. Uniforms 1995-04-76
Service dress uniform worn by Capt Henry Campbell Roderick Owen, Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry and Royal Flying Corps, 1916-1918: service dress tunic; service dress peaked forage cap; Sam Browne waistbelt; Sam Browne shoulder sling; Sam Browne sword frog; holster; lanyard; flying coat. Equipment, uniform 1995-04-76
Case containing a collection of items associated with 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers), 1806 (c); items include two shoulder belt plates, five shako or helmet plates, three waistbelt plates, three band pouch badges and various shoulder titles and collar badges. Badges 1962-07-14
Four medals, originally in a case, awarded to Pte John Briggs, J Goss, Pte W Eldridge, Pte J Burke, 48th Regiment of Foot, Northamptonshire Regiment, South Staffordshire Regiment, 1812-1897, Military General Service Medal 1793-1814; Regimental Medal for Merit; India Medal 1895-1902; Egyptian Medal 1882-1889. Medals 1964-03-55
Lapel badge, Civilian Fire Watchers', belonged to Alfred William Crowe, who also served in the Army Post Office Corps, 1910 (c). Badges 1991-03-75
Proficiency badge, 1940 (c); associated with the Royal Tank Regiment. Badges 1991-03-77
Driver mechanic's trade badge, 1940 (c); associated with Royal Armoured Corps and Royal Tank Corps, later Royal Tank Corps only. Badges 1991-03-78
Sergeants' Mess membership card of MT1252 Sgt S J Walsh, with mess rules, 1 Jan 1914. Archives 1986-01-22
Proficiency badge for 1st Class machine gunner, Territorial Army, 1921 (c). Badges 1991-03-84
Proficiency badge for Lewis gunner, Territorial Army, 1940 (c). Badges 1991-03-85
Proficiency badge for Lewis gunner 2nd Class, Territorial Army, 1940 (c). Badges 1991-03-86
Bound volume of circular records collected by Col Sir Francis Whitmore TD, whilst a Major in the Essex Yeomanry, and Military Member of the Essex RFA; most of the circulars were addressed to TFA secretaries. Archives 1986-01-26
Proficiency badge for Lewis gunner or light machine gunner, 1st Class, Territorial Army, 1936 (c). Badges 1991-03-111
Shoulder belt plate, 29th (The Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot, 1790 (c); rectangular brass shoulder belt plate with a blue enamelled garter surmounted by a crown, and a lion in the centre on a red enamelled ground; inscribed on garter, 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'. Badges 1965-11-42