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Memoir written by F E Boone (b 1920), Auxiliary Territorial Service, World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945), 1939-1982. Archives 1985-06-9
Notebook: 'Experiments for War Office to Hide Guns 1905', compiled by Joseph William Lovibond during camouflage experiments for the War Office, 17-24 Jul 1905. Archives 1985-06-10
Smiths Empire wrist watch, 1960 (c)-1966 (c); belonged to Dennis Franklin, and worn when he was a National Serviceman in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps; watch was purchased in Lagos, Nigeria for 30/- on the way by troopship to the Cameroons in 1961; the strap is Army issue at the time; clock face reads, 'Smiths/ Empire/ Shockproof/ 5 Jewels'. Scientific Instruments 2003-11-46
Papers collected by Lt Col William Tyrwhitt Drake (d 1848), Royal Horse Guards, 1802-1821. Archives 1985-06-33
Two forms: 'Railway Concession Vouchers for Journies Home', printed by M and C Limited, March 1954 and Army Form B.295, printed by K and H Limited, September 1950. Archives 1985-06-164
Papers associated with Lt Col James McConville (b 1880), Royal Signals, World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918), 1917-1969. Archives 1985-06-165
Pamphlet: 'Armstice Day SUNDAY 11th NOVEMBER 1928 Order of Proceedings AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON TROOPS MEMORIAL in Commemoration of the Armistice signed on 11th November 1918 and in Memory of Officers and Men of His Majesty's Forces who lost their lives in The Great War 1914-1918', 1928; associated with London Territorial Units, World War One (1914-1918). Archives 1985-06-167
Two silk escaping maps of Europe, 1944; owned by John H Money, Special Operations Executive, 1944 (c), World War Two (1939-1945). Maps 1985-06-171
Orders: 'Southern Command Orders', 1939-1955; associated with the British Army and Southern Command, World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945). Archives 1985-07-5
History: 'THE HISTORY of THE BRITISH BATTALION (MALAYAN CAMPAIGN of 1941-42', by Chye Kooi Loong, 1984; associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Archives 1985-07-6
Army Signalling Scribbling Notebook (AB 119C), used by Lt and Adj Arthur Murray Pirie, 21st Lancers during the 2nd Sudan War (1896-1898), 31 Jul 1898-8 Sept 1898. Archives 1985-07-7
Diary of Capt Thomas Arthur Cooke (1841-1912), 17th Lancers, 25 Feb 1879 to 17 Jan 1880; associated with the Zulu War (1879). Archives 1985-07-8
Ledger, 1762-1771; associated with Thomas Fisher (d 1768), 10th Dragoons. Archives 1985-07-20
Issues 1 to 4 of the newspaper: 'THE RED CIRCLE GAZETTE', 16 Oct 1945 to 14 Dec 1945; printed by Meinders and Elstermann; associated with the C Sqn 1st Regiment Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, British Army of the Rhine. Archives 1985-07-47
Passport of Edward Essex (b 1847), Gordon Highlanders, 1873. Archives 1985-07-49
Letters written by Lt H Lee Ellis to 'Peggy', his wife or girlfriend, 6 Feb 1916 to 11 Nov 1918; associated with 11th Bn Yorkshire Regiment and 16th Bn Sherwood Foresters, World War One, Western Front, POW's and Peace (1914-1918). Archives 1985-07-69
Poem: 'Lines Written to the Memory of the Officers Non Commissioned Officers and Men of the KOYLI who lost their lives in the Shinkamar Pass January 29th 1898', by Pte J Radford, 1898 (c); associated with India, NW Frontier, Tirah Expeditionary Force. Archives 1985-07-70
Memoir by Sir Samuel James Browne (1824-1901), 1858-1890 (c); associated with the 2nd Punjab Cavalry, Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Archives 1985-07-72
Letter from Sgt William Spratt, 2nd Bn The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) to his mother, 1900; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 1985-07-75
Diary of 2963 L/Cpl W A Pye, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), 1899-1900; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 1985-09-7
Photograph, Royal Irish Regiment, World War One, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918), 1916 (c). Photographs 1950-10-28
USA machete, 1943; owned by Maj W S Gimber, King's African Rifles during World War Two; the leather sheath is of Canadian manufacture; stamped on blade, 'Legitimus/ Collins/ No 1250/ 1943'; stamped on sheath, 'Robco Ltd/ Montreal/ 1944'; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 2003-11-62
Notebook: 'RECORDINGS MADE DAY BY DAY OF VESSELS ARRIVING AT DOVER DURING THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK MAY/ JUNE 1940', by Capt J W Walker, 1940; associated with the Evacuation from Dunkirk, World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1940). Archives 1985-09-9
Diary of John Michael Gregson Halsted (b 1920), C Sqn, Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards), 1941-1942; associated with Wolrd War Two, Middle East (1939-1945). Archives 1985-09-10
Scrapbook, 1931; contains photographs and press reports on the Royal Signals Motor Cycle Display Team's performance at the 1931 Royal Tournament. Archives 1985-09-23
Roll: 'REGISTER 10TH DIVNL SIGNAL COY R.E', by Cpl L J S Kerr and Cpl J G Martin, 1915-1918; associated with Royal Engineers (10th Divisional Signal Company), World War One, Gallipoli, Salonika, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918). 182 pages, microfilm 35 mm. Archives 1985-09-24
History: 'The History of the Royal Corps of Signals' by Edmund Godfrey Godfrey-Fausett (1868-1962), 1922 (c); associated with the Royal Engineers (Signal Units), Boer War (1899-1902) and World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 1985-09-25
Booklet: Proposed Memorial to Lieut Walter R Pollock Hamilton, V.C Corps of Guides Cavalry (Queen's Own) And those who fell with him at Cabul September 1879; booklet, 1890 (c); associated with the Siege of Kabul, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). Archives 1985-12-17
Certificate designed by Bernard Partridge, 1918, awarded to 5748 Rfm Edward Fitzgerald, Royal Irish Rifles; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Archives 1985-12-16
Newspapers: 'The Pow Wow', 1944-1947; edited by Lt Hon Patrick Theobald Tower Butler (b 1917); associated with the Irish Guards, World War Two, POW's Germany (1939-1945). Archives 1985-11-48
Complete set of musical parts, conductor and 20 instruments, for 'Swadharma Kirth', the Madras Regiment March Past, 1985; associated with Lt Hon N Chellappan Pillai, Madras Regiment. Archives 1985-11-47
Pamphlet: 'OBJECTS AND CONSTITUTION OF THE 3/4 COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY (SHARPSHOOTERS) ASSOCIATION', 1940 (c); associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 1985-11-46
Memoirs by Lt Col J C Slingsby 1911-1918, 22 Aug 1981; associated with the 5th Bn East Yorkshire Regiment, World War One, Western Front and Home Front (1914-1918). Archives 1985-11-44
Three letters written by 3189 Pte Harry Walker to a friend in Leeds, 1900; associated with the 2nd Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 1985-11-43
Notebook, 1906; illustrated with photographs; made by Sgt J Currie, 3rd Bn Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment), whilst attending No 115 Class at the School of Cookery, Aldershot, October to December 1906. Archives 1985-11-42
21 maps reproduced from GSGS 2738 heliozincographed maps produced by the Ordnance Survey: 'Europe (Air) 1:250,000', published by the War Office, 1942-1944; associated with World War Two, Sicily and North West Europe. Maps 1985-11-31
Seven maps: 'SINAI PENINSULA (of series AFRICA 1:125,000)', printed and published by the War Office, 1912-1915; associated with World War One, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918). Maps 1985-11-30
Seven sheets from the map series: 'FRANCE AND BELGIUM 1:50,000', published by the War Office, 1943-1944; later editions of a series originally compiled and drawn by the Ordnance Survey; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Maps 1985-11-21
Three letters written to Thomas Young, Bedworth, by two friends serving in South Africa, 1900-1901, Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 1985-08-2
Papers associated with Mary Diana Thorne (1910-1983), Women's Royal Army Corps (TA) and Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1938-1952; comprises correspondence, lecture notes and papers. Archives 1985-08-3
Microfilm of diary in two volumes written by Jacob Waley Cohen (1874-1948), 1 Nov 1914 to 7 Jul 1919; associated with the 16th Bn London Regiment, (Signal Service) Corps of Royal Engineers, 18th Infantry Brigade, 17th Infantry Division, VII Corps, Royal Air Force, World War One, Western Front and Peace (1914-1918). Archives 1985-09-26
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
Indian paratrooper knife, Mk I, 1942 (c)-1946 (c); associated with 152 Indian Parachute Regiment, 1942; manufactured by Metal Industries Limited or Metal Industries Lahore, Punjab, India, 1942; double edged blade, wooden grips with three grooves and leather scabbard with steel mouthpiece and chape; stamped on the blade, 'MK.I.42/ M.I.L'; stamped on the grip, 'IG/ 19'; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2003-11-67
Indian paratrooper knife, Mk I, 1942 (c)-1946 (c); associated with 152 Indian Parachute Regiment, 1942; manufactured by Metal Industries Limited or Metal Industries Lahore, Punjab, India, 1942; double edged blade, wooden grips with three grooves and leather scabbard with steel mouthpiece and chape; stamped on the blade, 'MK.I.42/ M.I.L'; stamped on the grip, 'IG/ 19'; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 2003-11-67
'C' type flying helmet, 1959 (c)-1962 (c); belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, who served in the Royal Army Service Corps, 1959-1962; possibly associated with the Army Air Corps; brown leather helmet with chamois lining; external wiring connects the ear-phones and the microphone to a universal jack plug; with attached oxygen mask; printed on ear pieces, 'A [image of a crown] M/ 10A/ 13466'; handwritten on lining, 'J.S. Wingrove'. Equipment, general 2003-11-70
History: 'Report of Signal Division Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force in Operation 'Overlord', published by the Signal Division Supreme HQ AEF, 1945 (c); associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1945). Archives 1985-09-30
First day cover, designed by Mrs C Corlett, printed by House of Questa, 4 Sept 1985; bears the four stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post Office Authority to commemorate the centenary of the Soldiers, Sailor's and Airmen's Families Association postal services. Archives 1985-09-38
Three propaganda leaflets and a safe conduct pass issued by the United Nations Forces in Korea, 1951; collected by 22563112 Cpl W F A Johnston, Royal Engineers; associated with Korea (1950-1953). Archives 1985-09-39
Diaries of William Leith-Ross (1884-1960), 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) and 57th Wilde's Rifles (Frontier Force), 1908-1915, covering operations on the North West Frontier of India (1908), trench warfare near Festubert (1914-1915), and as Brigade Machine Gun Officer to the Ferozepore Brigade (1915), together with typed extracts from all four diaries. Archives 1985-09-41
'F' type flying helmet, 1959 (c)-1962 (c); belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, who served in the Royal Army Service Corps, 1959-1962; possibly associated with the Army Air Corps; blue fabric size 3; external wiring connects the ear phones and the microphone to a universal jack plug; of a type used 1950 (c)-1959 (c); with stitched label, '22C/ 1731/ Size 3/ 44649/ 57 [broad arrow]'. Equipment, general 2003-11-71
Cutlery set contained in a khaki fabric container, 1954 (c); belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Army Service Corps, 1959-1962, possibly associated with the Army Air Corps; handwritten under flap of container, 'Wingrove'. Equipment, general 2003-11-72
History: '1st COMMANDO BRIGADE', 1945 (c); gives a history of the brigade which comprised 3 and 6 Commando, 45 and 46 Royal Commando, and 1st Mountain Battery Royal Artillery, from the Battle of the Rhine, 6 Mar 1945 to the Storming of the Elbe, 29 Apr 1945, World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Archives 1985-10-27
Metal can opener, nd; belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Army Service Corps, 1959-1962; possibly associated with the Army Air Corps; with instructions for use on one side and 'Long Life'. Equipment, general 2003-11-73
Diary: 'THE KING'S OWN THE KING'S OWN ROYAL REGIMENT (LANCASTER) Regimental Diary 1928', printed by Gale and Polden (Wellington Works), 1927-1928. Archives 1985-10-29
Wooden nameplate in gothic style lettering, 1959 (c)-1962 (c); belonged to 2/Lt John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Army Service Corps, 1959-1962; painted on wood in yellow letters, '2 Lt. J. S. Wingrove'. Equipment, general 2003-11-74
Officer's record of service, Army Book 349, 1902-1918, of Norman Leslie Callard (b 1883), Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment). Archives 1985-10-34
Laundry bag, 1959 (c)-1962 (c); cream fabric with 'western laundry' printed on it; belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Army Service Corps 1959-1962; printed across bag, 'Western Laundry'; handwritten underneath, '3453'. Equipment, general 2003-11-75
Kit bag, 1959 (c)-1962 (c); belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, who also served as a commissioned officer in the Royal Army Service Corps 1959-1962; printed in black ink, 'Wingrove .J./ 23605579/ R.E.M.E'. Equipment, general 2003-11-76
Two pamphlets, 1910-1911; associated with 7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) and (Senior Division) Officer Training Corps. Archives 1985-10-30
Khaki green holdall for toiletries, 1959 (c)-1962 (c); holdall can roll up and be secured with ties, with sewn in compartments; belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Army Service Corps, 1959-1962; handwritten on holdall, '23605579/ Wingrove'. Equipment, general 2003-11-77
Two notebooks compiled by 3152 Pte J F Taylor, 1st Bn C Coy, Royal Munster Fusiliers, Boer War (1899-1902), 1900-1903, covering his experiences with the regiment in South Africa. Archives 1985-10-32
Khaki coloured helmet net, nd; belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Army Service Corps, 1959-1962. Equipment, general 2003-11-78
Leather covered cane, nd; belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Army Service Corps, 1959-1962; with visible stitching. Equipment, general 2003-11-79
Cane, nd; belonged to John Stephen Wingrove, Royal Army Service Corps 1959-1962; made from bamboo. Equipment, general 2003-11-80
Tankard, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Signals, 1920-1970; earthenware tankard with dark blue glaze, with regimental motif of Mercury and motto in gold, dates below, and red, gold and white crown above. Ceramics 1990-01-40
Royal Air Force folding machete, 1945; manufactured by A H Bisby and Company Limited, Sheffield, England, 1945; stamped on blade, 'A. H. Bisby&Co Ltd [broad arrow]/ Sheffield. 1945'; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 2003-11-81
White canvas holdall for toiletries, nd; used by Mr John Jackson who served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during his National Service in 1956-1958; he later served in the Territorial Army. Equipment, general 2003-11-83
Model train set of the British Military Train, Berlin, 1983; associated with Cpl I A L Keatley and Brig A F R Evans, MBE; manufactured by Marklin, Germany, 1983; relating to the Royal Corps of Transport; relating to the Cold War (1945-1989).Comprises one steam train and tender, one diesel, three standard German coaches, six long continental coaches three continental coaches marked, 'Royal Corps of Transport'.Associated nameplate with inscription, 'The Model of the British Military Train / was constructed by Corporal I A L Keatley RCT / and officially unveiled by / Brigadier A F R Evans MBE / Deputy Director General of Transport and Movement / and Inspector Royal Corps of Transport / 24 March 1983'. Models 2003-11-84
Leaflets, 10 Jun 1944-25 Dec 1945, written by 1st Viscount Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976); issued to members of the 21st Army Group, World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1945) and British Army of the Rhine. Archives 1985-11-20
Papers relating to the Home Guard service of Frank Henry Hayne, 51st Surrey (Malden) Bn between 5 Oct 1941 and 31 Dec 1944; associated with World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945). Archives 2003-11-86
Copies of printed papers forwarded to Sir Frederick Abel, Chemist, War Department, by the Directory of Artillery and Stores 10 and 24 Nov 1886; associated with the Egyptian War (1882) and 1st Sudan War (1884-1885), 1886. Archives 1985-10-39
Volume of marching orders for the Allied Army in the Low Countries, 17 Jul 1746 to 5 Nov 1746; issued by Marshall Count Batthyany; associated with the British Army, Dutch Army, Hessian Army and Hanovarian Army, War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). Archives 1985-10-40
History: 'The History and Uniforms of the 87th Regiment of Foot' by Lt Col B D H Clarke and F Glenn Thompson, 1985. Archives 1985-12-23
Soldier's small book of Edward Bampkin (b 1889), King's Royal Rifle Corps, 1906-1910. Archives 1985-12-24
Papers, 1947; associated with David John Parry Crooke (b 1923), 19th King George V's Own Lancers. Archives 1985-12-27
Letter written by A G Van Daalen to Arthur Royall, 1st Bn Border Regiment, 16 Oct 1945; associated with the Battle of Arnhem, World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Archives 1985-12-28
History by J P Kelleher, 1985; associated with 251242 Pte H S Lawrence, 3rd Bn The London Regiment, Paddington Cadet Units and National Reserve (6th Brigage London Division), World War One, POW's (1914-1918). Archives 1985-12-30
Set of ten photographic postcards illustrating the Camel Corps being inspected by Sir Ian Hamilton and Sir John Maxwell at Abbassia, Egypt, 1911; two were sent to England. Photographs 2003-11-91
Transcripts of 34 letters written by James Wymondham Hughes-Hallett (1852-1927), 9 Dec 1899-13 Jun 1901 to his family during the Boer War (1899-1902); associated with Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald, Seaforth Highlanders and Highland Brigade. Archives 1985-11-13
Certficate, 1916; issued to 3/6341 Pte Richard H Davis, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, World War One (1914-1918); designed by Bernard Partridge. Archives 1985-11-17
Postcard written by 9814 Rfm Cedric Fischer, November 1914 to his mother, urging her not to worry about him; associated with the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 1985-11-18
Seven pamphlets, 1959-1961, written by B W Cox; associated with Cavalry uniforms. Archives 1985-11-67
Diary of Sir Edward Alan Holdich (1822-1909), 23 Sept 1847-28 Nov 1857; associated with Sir Harry George Waklyn Smith (1787-1860), 80th Regiment of Foot (Staffordshire Volunteers), 7th and 8th Cape Frontier Wars. Archives 1985-12-31
Collection of papers, 1815 (c); associated with the Napoleonic Wars, particularly in the Peninsular; compiler unknown. Archives 1985-10-38
Microfilm of a typescript memoir of the military service of Maj J H Voice, 14th Punjab Regiment, 1938-1947; with images from photo albums illustrating the text. Archives 1985-11-16
Formation badge, officers', 29th Independent Infantry Brigade, Korea (1950-1953), 1950. Badges 1988-10-6
Slip-on shoulder title, embroidered, officers', Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Korea (1950-1953), 1950. Badges 1988-10-7
Formation badge, slip-on, officers', 29th Independent Infantry Brigade Group, Korea (1950-1953), 1950. Badges 1988-10-8
Formation badge, all ranks, 1st Commonwealth Division, Korea (1950-1953), 1951 (c). Badges 1988-12-26
Pair of embroidered shoulder titles, all ranks, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Korea (1950-1953), 1950 (c). Badges 1988-12-27
Formation badge, Commonwealth Division, 1952 (c); associated with Korea (1950-1953). Badges 1989-12-64
Formation badge, 2nd Republic of Korea Division, 1951 (c); associated with Korea (1950-1953). Badges 1989-12-65
Formation badge, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own), 1951; associated with Korea (1950-1953). Badges 1989-12-66
Korea Medal 1950-53 awarded to Tpr G Bennett, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, Korea (1950-1953), 1953 (c). Medals 1984-02-64
Formation badge, all ranks, 1st Commonwealth Division, Korea (1950-1953), 1951 (c). Badges 1988-12-24
Collection of 44 papers collected by 10400657 L/Cpl Claud Anthony Romer whilst serving in the Royal Army Pay Corps 1941-1946, mainly in India. Archives 1985-06-168
Papers of Maj Gen Charles Barnett, 3rd Foot Guards, 1786-1803; relating to his service in Ireland, Gibraltar, the Low Countries and Egypt; with two maps, 1830 (c). Archives 1985-12-15