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Sabretache, General Officers', Army Staff, worn by Lt Gen Henry William Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge, as colonel of 7th (Queen's Own) Light Dragoons, 1815 (c); associated with Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Equipment, uniform 1960-02-123
White metal magnifying glass, nd; belonging to Lt Col Sir Alexander Gordon, Aide-de-Camp to the Duke of Wellington; with an inscribed commemorative plate, added 1932 (c); Lt Col Gordon would have used this folding, horn bound magnifying glass to study maps, letters and documents; Gordon was severely wounded at Waterloo and carried to Wellington's Headquarters where he died the following morning, the Duke is said to have burst into tears when he heard of Gordon's death; associated with the 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards and the Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815). Scientific Instruments 1970-05-19
76 medals including 71 campaign medals, two gallantry awards, two long and efficient service medal and one other medal, 1799-1962 (c). Medals 1962-09-35
A view of the siege and storming of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain on Jany. 19. 1812. Coloured engraving by an unknown artist; published by J Pitts, London, 21 Feb 1812; associated with the Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, Peninsular War (1808-1814) 1812. Prints 1971-02-33-112
Photograph showing tanks driving past the saluting base situated in a street, 1978. Photographs 1988-09-68
Letter, 1803; sent by a soldier in the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot to the father of Sgt James Kaye; the letter bluntly informs the family of Sgt Kaye that he has been killed in action during the Second Maratha War, 6 May 1803. Archives 1976-10-35
Nine manuscript letters written by William Calder, Sergeant 3rd Guards, to his aunt and uncle at Paisley 1778-1785, with a letter to John Thomson reporting the death of his brother in Rhode Island, 22 Feb 1778. Archives 1986-11-1
Officer of the 29th Regt of Foot 1780. Pen and grey ink with watercolour over pencil by Edward Dayes, 1780; single figure, full-length in uniform in Windsor Great Park with the castle in the distance; inscribed verso as title and 'drawn for H.R.H the Duke of York'; signed and dated verso, '1780/ by Edwd Dayes'; associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-07-45
42 Copies of newspaper 'Canal Zone News', 1 Nov 1951-9 Feb 1952; missing issue 23 of Sat 22 Dec 1951. Archives 1986-11-24
Microfilmed book titled 'Soldiers Who Died in the Great War 1914-1919 Vols 9 to 20.'; published by His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1921. Archives 1986-11-26
Printed edition of the Book of Common Prayer and Church Hymns, issued for use of troops during the Sudan Campaign, 1898. Archives 1986-11-29
13 photographs of graves of British and Indian Army Officers in Highland Road Cemetery, Eastney, Southsea, Hants, 1834-1938; including copies of biographical notes about the deceased. Photographs 1988-10-17
Knife bayonet for use with the Danish Krag Jorgensen rifle, 1889 (c)-1893; with scabbard and black leather frog; found abandoned on the road by Maj L F Baker, 1/7 Bn Middlesex Regiment, April 1945, during their final advance to Bremerhaven, Germany. Edged Weapons 2002-07-148
Knife bayonet for use with the Danish Krag Jorgensen rifle, 1889 (c)-1893; with scabbard and black leather frog; found abandoned on the road by Maj L F Baker, 1/7 Bn Middlesex Regiment, April 1945, during their final advance to Bremerhaven, Germany. Equipment, general 2002-07-148
Studio portrait of Rfm A W G Hurst, full length, seated in Service Dress, Mar 1916. Photographs 1988-10-18
Ration tin, 1944; associated with Maj L F Baker, 1/7 Bn Middlesex Regiment; made by CWC Limited; contained chocolate and boiled sweets; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2002-07-149
Pair of black, plastic ear plugs, 1915 (c); associated with Maj L F Baker, Royal Navy and 1/7 Bn Middlesex Regiment; made by Mallock-Armstrong Ear Defender Company, Westminster, London; in small green metal box. Equipment, general 2002-07-150
Copy of a photograph showing a band playing, surrounded by members of Corps at ease, and spectators, 1890 (c). Photographs 1988-11-76
Officer's shoulder belt plate, Merchant Volunteers, nd; brass oval shoulder belt plate depicting a harp encircled by a garter with a crown above; inscribed, 'MERCHANT/ CORPS' and 'CIVES ET MILES'. Badges 1984-09-88
Photograph showing an equestrian portrait in full dress, Royal Buckinghamshire Hussars, 1900 (c). Photographs 1988-11-77
South African gift tin issued to celebrate Christmas 1943; lid embossed with images of Gen and Mrs Smuts; associated with 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment. Equipment, general 2002-07-152
Photograph mounted on a Christmas card, showing the regimental crest of 20th Deccan Horse, 1905. Archives 1985-01-59
Photograph showing No 17 General Hospital football team, Standerton, Transvaal, 1901. Photographs 1985-01-60
Six brief manuscript letters, 1810-1814; written by Maj Thomas William Brotherton, 14th Light Dragoons, to his wife, while serving in the Peninsular War and the south of France. Archives 1986-11-33
Three photograph postcards, two portraits of the Buffs Regiment and Royal Army Medical Corps, photograph of the Middlesex Regiment, 1917 (c). Photographs 1985-01-61
Three photographs relating to Gurkha's at the coronation of King George V, and portraits of officers, 1904-1911 (c). Photographs 1985-04-4
German ammunition pouch, 1939-1945 (c); found abandoned on the road by Maj L F Baker, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, in their final advance to Bremerhaven, April 1945; black leather, comprises three pockets; associated with World War Two, Germany (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2002-07-153
Anti-malarial kit, 1943-1945; associated with 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, 51st (Highland) Division; British made; consists of tube with two lids, anti-malarial mepacrine, tablets and anti mosquito ointment; issued for the Sicilian Campaign, World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2002-07-154
First field dressing, 1940; kept by Maj L F Baker in his battle dress trouser pocket, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, 51st Highland Division; made by Arthur Berton Limited, London; cotton package with instructions label; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Medical Equipment 2002-07-155
Four postcard photographs showing the coronation procession of King George V and Queen Mary, 1911. Photographs 1985-04-5
First field dressing, 1940 (c); kept by Maj L F Baker in his battle dress trouser pocket, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, 51st Highland Division; made by A Maw, Son (?) and Sons Limited, London; cotton package with instructions label; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Medical Equipment 2002-07-156
Sterilisation kit for use with water bottles, 1939-1945; associated with Maj L F Baker, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, 51st Highland Division; British made; tin box containing two glass bottles of water purifying tablets; instructions for use inside lid; one bottle contains 50 sterilizing tablets, the other 50 thio [?] tablets. Equipment, general 2002-07-157
Emergency ration tin, 1939-1945; collected by Maj L F Baker, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, 51st Highland Division; contained chocolate mixed with meat extract; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2002-07-158
Eight photographs of portraits and groups, 1903-1912. Photographs 1985-04-45
Pair of gas detectors, 1939-1945; collected by Maj L F Baker, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment; British made. Scientific Instruments 2002-07-159
Collection of 85 photographs, including those of British Army Staff, Royal Artillery, Italian Army, German Army, with some relating to World War Two (1939-1945), 1896-1940. Photographs 1985-04-49
Magnifying glass, 1939-1945; collected by Maj L F Baker, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, 51st Highland Division; with attached leather swivel case; plastic surround and glass centre. Equipment, general 2002-07-160
German bandage, 1943 (c); associated with Maj L F Baker, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment; made of crepe paper; taken from a Luftwasse first aid hut, Gerbini Airfield, Sicily 1943. Medical Equipment 2002-07-161
German machine gun cleaning kit, 1939-1945; associated with Maj L F Baker, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, 51st Highland Division; made of metal. Equipment, general 2002-07-162
German machine gun cleaning kit, 1939-1945; made of metal; associated with Maj L F Baker, 1/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment, 51st Highland Division. Equipment, general 2002-07-163
Post Office telegram sent by the War Office and received at Hounslow Heath, 12:25 on 1 Mar 1900; associated with 2/Lt John D Waley, 6th Bn Royal Fusiliers. Archives 1986-11-37
Archangel with the North Russian Expeditionary Force, 1918-1919. An account, illustrated with photographs and maps, of Major Gilmore's service in the Archangel area September 1918-April 1919. Archives 1986-11-38
Morris Commercial D type 30 CWT 6x4 lorry, serial No 1, 1927; made by Morris Motors; associated with Royal Corps of Transport, Dunkirk, World War Two (1939-1945). Vehicles 2002-07-165
Back of lookout Post, 1900 (c). Pencil and watercolour, possibly by Capt Nash, 1st West Kent Regiment, Mafeking, 1900 (c); tent and three buildings; inscribed verso as title and 'Captain Nash, 1st West Kent Regiment'; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-07-169
Look OutPost over Western Outposts, near Mafeking, 1900 (c). Pencil and watercolour inscribed verso 'J W B' and 'Capt. Nash's Post... drawn during seige [sic]. Mafeking J W B'; associated with the Siege of Mafeking, Boer War (1899-1902). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-07-171
Manuscript letters, with typescript transcripts of Capt Peter Whitfield Gallup, Royal Field Artillery, serving with Air Photo Intelligence in the Far East, World War Two, 1944-1945. Archives 1986-11-42
Portrait photograph of Lt R I Thomas, Connaught Rangers, 1914 (c). Photographs 1985-04-50
Photograph album of 96 images showing the Durham Light Infantry in the vicinity of Ypres, 1915; associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Photographs 2002-06-82
Three portrait photographs: an officer in service dress; an officer, seated, in service dress, Royal Artillery ; an officer in service dress, Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) 1912-1921. 1914-1920. Photographs 1985-04-51
Typed extracts from the letters and diaries of Lt Henry Curtis Gallup, describing his service in World War One, Mesopotamia, 1915-1918; some of the volumes include press cuttings, maps and other documents. Archives 1986-11-43
Photograph relating to 1st Bn The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), China, 1927; photographer: Tenaha, 1927 (c). Photographs 1985-04-54
Photograph showing a barrack room decorated for Christmas festivities, 1903 (c); associated with the 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers; photographer: Alec Chambers. Photographs 1985-04-55
19 photographs, including groups and portraits, 1890-1931; associated with 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys), Royal Artillery, Royal Field Artillery, Gloucestershire Regiment, Royal Sussex Regiment, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), Royal Army Service Corps, Gentlemen at Arms, Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry. Photographs 1985-04-56
Typescript transcript World War One diary, written by Capt G D J McMurtrie, Somerset Light Infantry, August 1917 to December 1918; the diary is in the form of a memoir and was written whilst Capt McMurtrie was a prisoner of war in Graudenz; associated with the Battle of Cambrai, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918) 1917. Archives 2002-07-176
Photograph of a group of the Durham Light Infantry, 1915 (c). Photographs 2002-07-178
207 papers, 1718-1758, of Maj Gen Alexander Dury, 1st Foot Guards; including letters, orders of service, journals, histories, diagrams, a passport, orders, a court martial verdict, a standing order, a bill, a list, a proclamation, newspapers, a catalogue, a map, diaries, and a will. Archives 1986-12-38
Officer's coat and three epaulettes, worn by Lt Col William Troughton, 129th Regiment, 1794-1796. Uniforms 2002-07-180
Five photographs relating to 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers; 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards; 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force), 1904-1956. Photographs 1985-04-58
Two copy photographs relating to 10th Battalion (County of London) London Regiment, Paddington Rifles, 1910. Photographs 1985-04-59
Portrait photograph of a private of the Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), 1914 (c). Photographs 1985-04-60
Two copy photographs relating to 3rd London Regiment, 1915-1938. Photographs 1985-04-61
Copy photograph showing Pipe Band of 3/13th Frontier Force Rifles, on parade, Kohat, 1938-1939. Photographs 1985-04-62
28 copy photographs showing portraits related to the Indian Army, 1858-1868; compiled by Patrick Carnegy, Bengal Civil Service, 1858-1868. Photographs 1985-04-63
Copy photograph showing a group of 12th Lancers with a machine gun, 1912; photographer: Alec Chambers. Photographs 1985-04-65
Copy portrait photograph showing Cpl Christopher John Story, Royal Horse Artillery, 1880 (c). Photographs 1985-04-66
19 copy photographs relating to the Russian campaign, 1918-1919; collected by Capt J A Emery. Photographs 1985-04-67
Twelve photographs relating to 4th Duke of Cambridge's Own Hodson's Horse, 1927-1931. Photographs 1985-04-68
35 photographs relating to Royal West African Frontier Force, 1925-1935. Photographs 1985-04-69
83 postcard photographs relating to Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), and World War One, POWs (1914-1918), 1912-1917; collected by Cpl Francis Herbert Edward Wilkins, 1st Bn Queen's West Surrey Regiment. Associated with Gustrow Prisoner of War Camp. Photographs 1985-04-70
Seven photographs associated with Rev Hugh Rowlands Gough, 7th Bn London Rifle Brigade, 1942 (c); associated with World War Two, Middle East and North Africa (1940-1943). Photographs 2002-07-204
Portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel William Troughton in civilian dress, 1782 (c). Oil on canvas possibly by Arthur William Devis, 1794 (c); half-length portrait, wearing a brown suit with a floral lining, seated with his arms folded in a panelled room. Oil Paintings 2002-07-211
Seven photographs showing marching riflemen, portraits of B C Graves, portrait of civilian, portrait of woman on a horse, portrait of horse and groom, and view a church, 1875-1920. Photographs 1985-04-71
Ten photographs relating to Capt Selby-Smyth, Rifle Brigade, 1913 (c). Photographs 1985-04-75
Photograph album of 48 photographs, 1914-1918; belonged to Lt R H Yeoman, 7th Bn Wiltshire Regt; photographs depict scenes of life on the Salonika Front, World War One. Photographs 1992-04-235
Photograph album of 130 photographs (including 13 loose), family and domestic scenes, 1910-1914 (c); possibly belonged to a soldier of 2/7th Middlesex Regt. Photographs 1992-08-144
139 copy photographs relating to Capt G Ray Ellis, Corps of Royal Engineers, World War Two in North West Europe, 1944-1945; photographers: Capt G Ray Ellis and Peter Bailey. Photographs 1985-04-77
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
Sound disc by the Staff Band of the Women's Royal Army Corps, including the WRAC march. Sound Recordings 1994-01-172
Sound disc, 'Music of the Corps', the Staff Band of the Women's Royal Army Corps; produced by The Gramophone Company Limited, 1971. Sound Recordings 1994-01-173
Six copies of 78 rpm sound disc, 'S P Test 28', 1944 (c)-1950. Sound Recordings 1994-01-174
Two 78 rpm sound discs, 'Morse Code Aptitude Test: Part 1 Instruction for Testing' and 'Part 2 Test', 1944 (c)-1950. Sound Recordings 1994-01-175
Reel to reel sound tape, 'Gentle in Manner', a Women's Royal Army Corps recruiting broadcast; running time 14 mins, 36 seconds. Sound Recordings 1994-01-176
Reel to reel sound tape, 'WRAC 21st Anniversary Message'; running time 7 mins, 35 seconds. Sound Recordings 1994-01-177
Reel to reel sound tape, 'It's a Girl's Life Too!'; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Sound Recordings 1994-01-178
Two reel to reel sound tapes, 'The JSC Heads of Girls Schools'; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Sound Recordings 1994-01-179
Reel to reel sound tape, 'Women's Services 25th Anniversary Programme', from BBC Radio Medway, 26 Feb 1974; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Sound Recordings 1994-01-180
Reel to reel sound tape, 'Review of the Territorial Army in Northern Ireland', Sydenham Airfield, 10 May 1958. Sound Recordings 1994-01-181
Reel to reel sound tape, 'WRAC Commemorative Service at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, 1 Feb 1974'; covers Women's Royal Army Corps Band and parts of service only. Sound Recordings 1994-01-184
Audio cassette tape, 'WRAC/ Everest'; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Sound Recordings 1994-01-185
Oral history interview: 'P Bury, Personal Reminiscences, ATS 1939-1945', recorded 1982. Two cassettes. Sound Recordings 1994-01-186
Audio cassette tape, 'Capt Hoplain MBE, DOM staff Band Women's Royal Army Corps, Irish Guards, Vera Lynn', Toronto, Canada 1981. Sound Recordings 1994-01-188
Audio cassette tape, 'Resolute: The Staff Band of the WRAC', Bandleader BND 61036. Sound Recordings 1994-01-189
Sound cassette of regimental music of 8th Regiment Bombay Infantry, late nineteenth century, 'March Past and Column', played on piano; 'March Past in Quarter Column', played on piano; 'Regimental Call', played on a French horn; these are played time, first a third generation copy with commentary by Lt Col P J Emerson, then a second generation copy without commentary. Sound Recordings 1994-02-150
Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with His Honour Judge Michael Birks relating to his service as a Trooper with 3rd (Horsed) Cavalry Training Regiment at Edinburgh, Jul to Aug 1940; at OCTU Weedon, Aug 1940; he joined the 22nd Dragoons in Jan 1941 after training for the Armoured Corps at Blackdown Camp; in 1942 he transferred to the Indian Army; destined for the 13 Bengal Cavalry, he contracted polio at language school, Mhow, and was invalided out in 1943. Interview conducted on 27 January 1994. Sound Recordings 1994-02-154
Five sound cassettes: oral history interview with Mr Thomas William Butcher, recalling his military experiences 1941-1946, principally with the 15/10 Baluch Regiment; after training as a signalman, Butcher volunteered to serve with the Indian Army and, following instruction at Dehra Dun, was commissioned in the 15/10 Baluch Regiment; for the remainder of World War Two he had a variety of postings in India, spending 1946 at a Service Rehabilitation Centre before returning to England and demobilisation. Interview conducted on 14 January 1994. Sound Recordings 1994-02-157
Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj Peter Alexander Duckworth, describing his service in Korea, 1951-1952 with 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards; in addition to describing the conditions under which men fought in Korea, and the tactical aspects of operations, he also discussed in some detail Operation PIMLICO. Interview conducted on 22 March 1994. Sound Recordings 1994-04-1
Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with CQMS Roy Bishop, 2/8th and 1st Bn Middlesex Regiment, recalling his service, with particular emphasis on the Mortar Platoon in North West Europe, 1944-1945. Interview conducted on 11 March 1994. Sound Recordings 1994-04-2
Six sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj Roy St Andrew Rutherford, recalling his service in 1/16th Punjab Regiment, 1943-1946, and 1st Bn The Loyal Regiment, 1946-1968. Interviews conducted on 18 June 1993 and 1 March 1994. (Transcript Available) Sound Recordings 1994-04-4
Nine sound cassettes: oral history interview with Capt Ruthen B Monteath, recalling his service in the Calcutta Scottish 1938-1940 and 3/17 Dogra Regiment, including operations in Malaya and Singapore, 1940-1942. Interview conducted 18 March 1994.(Transcript Available) Sound Recordings 1994-04-5
Five sound cassettes: oral history interview with Lt Ian Graham Paterson, recalling service in the OTC, Edinburgh, Home Guard, Royal Scots, 4/8 Gurkha Rifles 1941-1945 in India and Burma; he also served as Aid-de-Campe to the GOC Sind District 1945-1946 and to GOC Bombay Area 1946-1948. Interview conducted on 2 March 1993. Sound Recordings 1994-04-6