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THE ABSENT MINDED BEGGAR, 1902 (c). Printed linen handkerchief; printed with portraits of Queen Victoria and FM Lord Roberts; with Rudyard Kipling's poem, Sir Arthur Sullivan's music and a map of South Africa. Crafts 1994-12-283
Photocopy of letter written by John Leese, possibly Army Hospital Corps, prior to embarkation for South Africa, Dec 1879. Archives 1994-05-7
The Absent Minded Beggar. Printed cotton handkerchief, 1901 (c); with scroll containing Rudyard Kipling's poem, 'The Absent Minded Beggar' with Sir Arthur Sullivan's music; white with embossed border in blue; portraits of Queen Victoria and FM Frederick Lord Roberts; sold during the Boer War to provide funds for hardship cases among soldiers' families, 1901 (c). Crafts 1963-09-594
Papers collected by Captain David Stephan Robertson, Royal Scots Fusiliers, while attached to the Japanese Army in Manchuria, 16 Feb to 16 May 1905, and at the Staff College 1909-1910. Archives 1994-05-10
THE ABSENT MINDED BEGGAR. Printed cotton handkerchief, 1900 (c); with Rudyard Kipling's poem, 'The Absent Minded Beggar' and Sir Arthur Sullivan's music on right; white with embossed border in blue; portraits of Queen Victoria and FM Frederick Lord Roberts and map of South Africa; sold during the Boer War to provide funds for hardship cases among soldiers' families, 1900 (c). Crafts 1976-10-9
The Absent-Minded Beggar. Printed handkerchief, 1901 (c); with Rudyard Kipling's poem, 'The Absent Minded Beggar' and Sir Arthur Sullivan's music; published by Daily Mail Publishing Company Limited, 1901 (c); cartouche with trophy of flags and portrait of FM Frederick Lord Roberts; sold during the Boer War to provide funds for hardship cases among soldiers' families, 1901 (c). Crafts 1961-12-220
The Gentleman in Khaki, 1900 (c); Boer War figurine of a wounded soldier, plastic, maker unknown, 1900 (c); similar to the figure drawn by Richard Caton Woodville, based on Rudyard Kipling's poem 'The Absent Minded Beggar' Crafts 1959-02-48
A GENTLEMAN IN KHARKI 1899-1900 TRANSVAAL WAR. Aluminium plaque featuring Richard Caton Woodville's figure of a wounded infantryman and Rudyard Kipling's poem, 'The Absent Minded Beggar' verso. Crafts 1993-07-16
A GENTLEMAN IN KHARKI. Boer War figurine of a wounded soldier; plastic on turned wood base, maker unknown, 1902 (c); similar to the figure drawn by Richard Caton Woodville, based on Rudyard Kipling's poem 'The Absent Minded Beggar'; in a wooden box, probably made by donor. Crafts 1997-02-1
Transcript list of British Army and Royal Navy operations and deployments since 1945. Archives 1993-02-515
Letters from Princess Mary to Dame Myra Tyrwhitt, Director of ATS 1946-49 and the WRAC 1949-50. Archives 1993-03-1
British Armed Forces currency, mainly for use in designated local shops overseas post 1972, but probably never issued. Archives 1994-05-12
Photocopies of papers collected by Captain S A Guild, Royal Artillery, UK, Burma, French Indo-China and Malaya 1939-1947. Archives 1994-05-13
The Challenge. VHS video cassette made by Grosvenor Television Productions on behalf of the Directorate of Army Recruiting; with illustrated leaflet, 'Army Officer, a Training for Life'. Film and Videos 1999-10-90
The Challenge. VHS video cassette made by Grosvenor Television Productions on behalf of the Directorate of Army Recruiting; with illustrated leaflet, 'Army Officer, a Training for Life'. Archives 1999-10-90
Hero/ You're in the Army Now. VHS video cassette made by Services Sound and Visual Corporation (SSVC), 1992; pop promotional compilation set to music, with the aim of showing the enjoyment and achievement gained in training and within the variety of Army life; there is a clear break between the two titles; running time 8 mins. Film and Videos 1999-10-91
A Commanding Career, A Commission in the Army Catering Corps. VHS video cassette produced by Services Sounds and Vision Corporation (SSVC); subjects include: Regular Commissions Board; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; ACC Training Centre; responsibilities; deployment; recreation; approx running time 18 mins. Film and Videos 1999-10-92
Two booklets, 'Army Prayer Book', 1940 (c) and 'Your Health and You', revised edition 1972. Archives 1994-05-24
Papers of Major O Wright Holmes, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 1939-1982, chronicling in detail his career, most of which was spent in India. Archives 1994-05-25
Northern Ireland Operational Aide Memoire 1978, with additional loose cards and leaflets. Archives 1994-05-26-1
Menu, The Indian Cavalry informal luncheon at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 11 March 1993. Archives 1993-03-80
Photocopies of papers relating to 400 Independent Scorpion Sqn, Royal Armoured Corps, Nov 1942 to Dec 1945. Archives 1994-05-27
'The Worcestershire Marriage Index 1754-1800 Military Men'. Archives 1993-03-83
Recruiting advertisements, literature and photographs for the Women's Royal Army Corps, 1961-88. Archives 1993-04-4
The Sing Song. British troops around a camp fire, Boer War, Christmas 1900. Watercolour en grisaille by W B Wollen, signed at lower left; possibly an original sketch for 'The Cornhill Magazine', 1900'; troops seated as one of their members stands on a makeshift 'stage' in front of the fire, presumably to lead the singing; inscribed at top as title. Drawings and Watercolours 1997-04-39
Papers, relating to the Indian Army, 1935, covering details of 'Neuralia', and a letter to Gent Cadet G T A Douglas. Archives 1993-04-8
Papers probably collected by Lt Col F G Milligan (OBE), mainly relating to the history of the 2/15th Punjab Regiment 1939-1945, particularly the campaign in Borneo 1941. Archives 1994-05-42
Photocopy of manuscript notes made by T/ 185452 Corporal Stanley H Boughen, 65th Coy Royal Army Service Corps, relating to the retreat from Burma, Apr 1942; and twelve 5 Anna Burmese postage stamps. Archives 1994-05-46
The Royal Corps of Transport. Officer Recruiting. VHS video cassette produced by Services Sounds and Vision Corporation (SSVC); Officer recruiting, introduction of mechanised transport in World War One; problems posed by armoured warfare in World War Two; Malaya; current role; running time 20 mins. Film and Videos 1999-10-93
Papers and diaries of Colonel F T Birdwood OBE, Indian Army, 1915-1947, relating to World War One, Mespotamia and World War Two, Far East. Archives 1994-05-48
Papers and diaries of Colonel F T Birdwood OBE, Indian Army, 1915-1947, relating to World War One, Mespotamia and World War Two, Far East. Maps 1994-05-48
VHS video cassette produced by Services Sounds and Vision Corporation (SSVC) for Army Careers Office, Hereford, Germany, 1991; running time 3 mins. Film and Videos 1999-10-94
Army Video Diary Oct '97. VHS video cassette. [RESTRICTED] Film and Videos 1999-10-96
Promo 97/98. VHS video cassette; training; manoeuvres; United Nations role; sports and adventure training; deployment. Film and Videos 1999-10-97
VHS video cassette with compilation of Army television commercials, 1994. Film and Videos 1999-10-98
Papers relating to Capt John Harper-Nelson, King's Royal Rifle Corps and Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1943 (c)-1951 and Somaliland Scouts, 1951 (c)-1960. Archives 1993-04-34
16 mm cine film; World War Two German, Russian, British, Fighting in Built Up Areas (FIBUA). Film and Videos 1999-10-103
16 mm cine film; World War Two, Russia, Fighting in Built Up Areas (FIBUA). Film and Videos 1999-10-104
16 mm cine film; World War Two, German, Advance and Quick Attack. Film and Videos 1999-10-107
Men against Tanks. 16 mm cine film, 1951, United States Army Misc 7898; 500 ft (150 m). Film and Videos 1999-10-109
16 mm cine film; Military Aid to the civil authority (MACA): Glasgow Dustbin Strike, Aberfan, Grunwick, Firefighting, Op.Trustie, Paris Riots; 375 ft (112 m) Film and Videos 1999-10-112
Bronze electrotype medal commemorating Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 1815; probably of Dutch manufacture, 1865; shows the Duke of Wellington and Marshal von Blücher on the Battlefield of Waterloo; mounted in a black wooden circular frame. Medals 1999-10-120
Photograph album containing 187 photographs taken and collected by an Australian nurse, Miss Matilda McNeill, Boer War, 1900-1902; Sister McNeill arrived at No 4 General Hospital, Mooi River, from the hospital ship 'Orcana' on 29 Oct 1900; on 11 Nov 1900 she moved to No 7 General Hospital, Pretoria, and on 30 Mar 1901 to 18 Field Hospital, Barbeton. Photographs 1999-10-124
Three autograph books compiled by an Australian nurse, Miss Matilda McNeill; during the Boer War, 1899-1904; World War One, 1916-1919 and miscellaneous 1906-1947. Archives 1999-10-125
Papers relating to Sergeant Philip John Jones, Royal Field Artillery; mainly relating to recruiting 1905-1917 (c); associated with World War One (1914-1918). Archives 1994-05-51
Key ring and fob inscribed, 'ARMY', 1999 (c); leather with metal and enamelling, produced for the British Army. Crafts 1999-10-126
List of 'Local Produce Prices in Malaya District' issued to Womens' Voluntary Service messes, during the Malayan Emergency, 26 March 1952, the WVS came under the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes (NAAFI) for certain administrative purposes. Archives 1993-04-38
FLAGS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, 1894 (c). Chromolithograph, published by Benjamin Edgington Limited, 1894 (c); a row of twenty-nine flags in a mock painting frame surround; including British royal, military and political flags, with those of Canada, Australia and Cape Colony. Prints 1999-10-130
Transcript copy of 'spoof' daily order for the first day of peace 'issued' to the RASC 1945. Archives 1993-04-93
THE SOLDIERS OF THE QUEEN. Handkerchief, 1901 (c); cotton printed in blue, red and brown, published Charing Cross, London; inscribed with the song title, with words and music by Leslie Stuart. Crafts 1999-10-135
LORD KITCHENER. Handkerchief, 1901 (c); cotton printed in blue, red, brown, and yellow; publisher unknown; printed with title and FM Lord Kitchener shown wearing a Victoria Cross, though he did not receive that award. Crafts 1999-10-136
V.C. FIELD-MARSHAL LORD ROBERTS MAJOR-GENERAL LORD KITCHENER V.C. V.C. SIR REDVERS BULLER SIR GEORGE WHITE V.C. Handkerchief, 1901 (c); cotton printed in blue, red, brown, and yellow; Kitchener was not awarded the Victoria Cross. Crafts 1999-10-137
The Absent-Minded Beggar. Handkerchief, 1901 (c); cotton printed in blue with Rudyard Kipling's poem and music by Sir Arthur Sullivan; published by the Daily Mail Publishing Company Limited, London, and sold during the Boer War for the Soldier's Families Fund. Crafts 1999-10-138
ARMY 1996 ACTIVE BE THE BEST CAPABLE, 1996. Year planner designed by Daniel West and Assoc, published by Directorate of Public Relations (Army) for the Press Secretary and the Chief of Information, Ministry of Defence, 1995. Prints 1999-10-141
Programme and invitation card to the farewell visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Colonel-in-Chief Royal Army Ordnance Corps, at Blackdown Barracks, 19 Mar 1993. Archives 1993-04-292
Papers collected by Sergeant Ralph Lillford, RAEC, while on National Service in the Suez Canal zone 1953-54; a detailed list of the collection is available. Archives 1993-04-293
Colour poster promoting the exhibition, 'Bonnie Prince Charlie Fact and Fiction', National Army Museum, 1996; published by the National Army Museum,1996. Prints 1999-10-144
Papers of the family of General Sir Stanley de Burgh Edwards; mainly letters 1859-1977. Archives 1994-05-138
Transcript account by WO2 Peter Pickard, RAMC, who was taken prisoner at Dunkirk 1938-45, and then with the Intelligence Corps in Germany 1945-47. Archives 1993-04-296
Photocopy of a list of British officers serving in America 1754-74, from 'New England Historical and Genealogical Register' vols 48 and 49. Archives 1993-05-150
Mosquito net, Army issue, 1944 (c). Equipment, general 1988-08-41
Message streamer, 1944; dropped from aeroplanes, Burma. Equipment, general 1988-10-67
Magazine pouch, Short Magazine Lee-Enfield 20 round, 1918; made of leather with brass and iron fittings, front closes with studs and there are two belt loops on the back; made by Jabez Cliffe and Co; unusual pouch to take Enfield 20 round magazines, thought to be rare. Equipment, general 1989-05-78
Eight letters written to Mrs K Riccomini relating to the instruction of soldiers in darning and mending clothes by members of the Women's Voluntary Service, November 1942 to June 1943.Associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 1993-05-166
Blackthorne walking stick, 1945 (c); used by Brig Derek Mills Roberts, CBE, DSO, MC, Legion d'Honneur and Croix de Guerre; with metal Irish Guards badge attached; Mills-Roberts served with the Irish Guards and the 4 Commando during the Dieppe Raid; the stick was given by him to Brigadier Peter Young DSO, MC as a memento of their friendship; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1943). Equipment, general 1989-06-45
Letter written by Marlborough as Supreme Commander of the allied forces in the War of the Spanish Succession to an unnamed correspondent, about the impending siege of Dendermonde, 24 Aug 1706. Archives 1993-06-33
Unopened ration tin of US Army emergency issue drinking water, 1945 (c). Equipment, general 1989-09-13
British Army iron ration, 1955; tin is unopened and contains chocolate. Equipment, general 1989-09-14
The Crimean War, 1854-1856: A Russian Military Perspective. Portsmouth University BA dissertation by Maj Howard C Moore, 1997. Archives 1999-11-3
Papers of Lance Corporal L G Harris, Royal Army Service Corps, 1939-1947, including service documents. Archives 1994-05-382
Princess Mary gift box for tobacco, 1914; contents complete; owned by Lt W Miller, Royal Army Medical Corps, during World War One; with identity tag. Equipment, general 1990-06-185
Papers of Maj J L H R Miller, Unit DAA and QMG HQ 30 Armoured Brigade (1st Lothian and Border Yeomanry) 1944-45. Archives 1993-07-5
Briefcase, 1945 (c): reputedly taken from a German army officer in Germany, 1945. Equipment, general 1990-06-192
Tablecloth, 1860 (c); decorated with chain linked embroidery; made and used by British soldiers. Crafts 1990-06-193
Small piece of German Army ration bread, 1918 (c); associated with World War One. Equipment, general 1990-06-195
Identity tag, 1945 (c); made of steel; worn by Kr Gef Lager Thorn. Equipment, general 1990-06-198
Communion set and case, 1917-1920 (c); used by Capt (Rev 4th Class) V G Ballance, Army Chaplains Department, in Mesopotamia during World War One (1914-1918). Equipment, general 1990-06-201
British Army type camp furniture, 1939: canvas camp chair; bucket; bath. Furniture 1990-06-202
British Army type camp furniture, 1939: canvas camp chair; bucket; bath. Equipment, general 1990-06-202
Fragment of railing from Mahdi's tomb, taken in the Sudan Campaign, 1898; the tomb was built 1888 (c). Equipment, general 1990-06-203
SS Der Soldatenfreund ... fr 1944. German diary apparently issued to the Secret Service, collected by Mr F Dulieu who served with 43rd (Wessex) Division, Germany, after the war. Archives 1994-06-44
Handkerchief signed by hospital inmates during the Boer War, 1900 (c). Equipment, general 1990-06-205
Canvas holdall and wooden toolbox; associated with the British Army, 1944. Equipment, general 1990-06-210
Military pattern oval galvanised bucket, 1953; associated with the Army Catering Corps and made by F H Limited. Equipment, general 1990-06-212
Two British army respirators, one dated 1978 and the other dated, 1984. Equipment, general 1990-06-213
Piccolo pouch, 1961 (c); made of whitened, brushed leather. Equipment, general 1990-06-349
Papers of Brigadier M W Biggs as Brigade Major 22 (East African) Infantry Brigade, and GSOII (I) 12th (African) Division, Abyssinian Campaign, 1941-42. Archives 1994-06-148
Papers of Brigadier M W Biggs as Brigade Major 22 (East African) Infantry Brigade, and GSOII (I) 12th (African) Division, Abyssinian Campaign, 1941-42. Maps 1994-06-148
Two hatchet frogs, one leather and one webbing, Universal pattern, 1950 (c); possibly both sealed patterns. Equipment, general 1990-06-353
110 photographs collected by Pte M Arnold of the 3rd Bn Royal Anglian Regiment whilst serving in Aden, October 1966 to May 1967; 70 are copied from Pte Arnold's own album,20 are copied from what appear to be official photographs and 20 are original. Photographs 1999-11-8
Sleeping bag, 1988 (c); of the type being issued in 1988. Equipment, general 1990-06-354
One folding entrenching tool and case; of the type being issued in 1988. Equipment, general 1990-06-355
Demolition test set Mk I, 1942 (c); consists of: box with instructions on inside lid of wooden case; one pair of side cutting pliers; one pair of crimpers; four wooden dowels; one roll of insulating tape; electric cable; one plastic reel of fine electric wire; used during and after World War Two. Equipment, general 1999-11-10
Papers collected by Maj A G Russell, 79 Anti-Tank Regiment RA while serving with 21 Army Group, North West Europe, 1944-1945. Archives 1993-07-7
Acid proof protective apron, standard pattern, 1996 (c); made of black rubber. Equipment, general 1999-11-11
Industrial goggles, Grade 1M, standard pattern, 1996 (c); with leaflet entitled, 'THE PROTECTION OF EYES REGULATIONS 1974'. Equipment, general 1999-11-12
Commissions and certificates issued to Lt Col Minnie Helen Morgan (nee Pine), Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1944-1974. Archives 1994-06-163
Web equipment: shoulder strap (right) for a haversack, standard pattern, 1954 (c). Equipment, general 1999-11-13
Web equipment: adjustment strap, back, cavalry, working pattern, 1940. Equipment, general 1999-11-14
Battle Drill for Thick Jungle 1943. Printed pamphlet issued by General Staff, India. Archives 1994-06-164