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Silver mounted horn snuff mull, 1804; associated with the Perthshire Regiment of Gentlemen and Yeomanry; presented to the Regiment by Capt James Hay, Commander of its Carse Troop; decorated with a crest on the lid. Silver 1960-07-34
Earthenware hot water plate, 1810 (c); manufactured by Spode, 1810 (c); associated with the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot; with underglaze blue decoration with the regimental titles on the underside and some floral designs on the back. Ceramics 1960-12-8
Earthenware jug, 1794; with transfer printed decoration depicting the surrender of Valenciennes to Frederick Duke of York, General of the British Contingent in Flanders. Ceramics 1961-07-10
Silver cup, 1813-1814; manufactured by Thomas Jenkinson; associated with 92nd Regiment of Foot and the Volunteer Rifles; hallmarked London 1813-1814; the cup was awarded as a regimental shooting prize to 2nd Paymaster John Philip at the Wimbledon Volunteer Meeting; upon inverted trumpet shaped foot engraved with rose foliate pattern, plain stem, body is decorated with repousse rose and seraph pattern. Silver 1964-10-11
Shabraque and pair of holsters, 97th Regiment of Foot, used by Sir James Grant of Grant, colonel of the regiment, 1794-1797. Horse Furniture 1966-09-86
Earthenware hot water plate, 1810 (c); manufactured by Spode, 1810 (c); associated with the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot; with underglaze blue decoration with the regimental titles on the underside and some floral designs on the back. Ceramics 1966-09-120
Three prints by John Hill after J A Atkinson, 1808; published by William Miller and James Walker, 1808; associated with the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). Prints 1978-11-83
Two photographs relating to the Indian Army Ordnance Corps, 1925 (c). Photographs 1988-07-23
37 stereoscopic photographs relating to the Boer War (1899-1902), Underwood and Underwood, 1900. Treatment of casualties in hospital and on the battlefield; infantry firing from cover and trenches; infantry storming a kopje; firing a 4.7 in naval gun; infantry and transport crossing a river; destruction of railway; observation balloon; engineers making a road; prisoners of war; trainload of refugees from Kimberley; Boer leaders; Boer dugouts and trenches; pontoon bridge; artillery in action; cemetery near Ladysmith. Boxed, with separate viewer. Photographs 1988-07-24
Photograph showing men after being given an award for gallant conduct, 1966 (c). Photographs 1988-07-25
Ten postcard photographs of Great War subjects, 1914-1918. Photographs 1988-07-37
A General Discharge or the Darling Angel's Finishing Stroke. Coloured etching by and after Thomas Rowlandson; published by Thomas Tegg, London; print depicts a woman sitting astride a cannon hammering a spike into it while Frederick Duke of York kneels to the right; inscribed as title and in speech bubbles, 'A Wise General shoud [sic] make good in Retreat' 'Alas! Alas for ever ruined and Undone/ See see she has spiked my great Gun'; as Commander in Chief of the Army Frederick Duke of York had considerable powers to appoint and promote officers. In 1809 a Parliamentary enquiry established that his mistress, Mary Anne Clarke, had been accepting money for promising to use her influence with him to promote various individuals. There was no evidence that the Duke was involved in these transactions, but the scandal forced him to resign temporarily as Commander in Chief. Prints 1978-02-21
Two photographs relating to the Special Air Service in Borneo, 1962-1967. Photographs 1988-07-57
Earthenware meat dish, 1810 (c); manufactured by Davenport; associated with 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot; dish with underglaze floral blue decoration; inscribed in centre, '29/ Regiment' within a laurel wreath. Ceramics 1979-06-154
Twelve colour photographs relating to the Peninsular War, 1808-1814. Photographs 1988-07-58
Coatee, undress, surgeons' or physicians', Hospital Staff, 1810 (c). Uniforms 1981-10-2
Glass rummer, Loyal Leicestershire Volunteer Cavalry, 1805 (c); from a set used by the officers on regimental dinner nights and other social occasions; inscribed, 'Loyal Leicestershire Volunteer Cavalry'. Ceramics 1988-08-88
Eathernware dish, 1809 (c); manufactured by John and William Ridgeway; associated with 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment; made for use in the officers mess, the badge incorporates the battle honour 'TALAVERA' awarded for the action fought on 27 and 28 Jun 1809; inscribed, '48' within a laurel wreath. Ceramics 1989-09-84
Lieut. Genl. Sir Eire [sic] Coote, KBKC & MP. Coloured engraving by George Romney, 1810 (c); published by Richard Evans, London, 1 Dec 1815; from the series, 'Nicholson's History of the Wars'; Sir Eyre Coote mounted on a white horse with a camp in the background. Prints 1960-08-126
Collection of eight maps of the Western Front printed by the War Office between 1910 and 1916 and used by Stanley Jameson Till; one of which belonged in 1917 to Lt Urquhart, Tank Corps. Maps 1986-04-66
Manuscript notebook, 1805; compiled by William Robe, Royal Regiment of Artillery, while stationed in Quebec, Apr 1805; Robe's notes cover a wide range of artillery subjects including the design and construction of guns, gun drill, and ballistics. Archives 1967-09-42
Artillery Man. Coloured line engraving, 1800 (c); published by J Marshall, London, 1 Jun 1800; print depicts a man in uniform next to a cannon, holding a rifle with fixed bayonet over his shoulder. Prints 1970-03-8
190 colour transparencies of views following the course of the campaign in the Peninsula, 1808-1814, 1981 (c). Photographs 1988-07-59
The BLOOD RED KNIGHT and his Faithful Squire!! Coloured engraving by an unknown artist; published by McCleary, 1810 (c); print depicts two men on horseback facing to the left. Prints 1974-07-12
OH! DEAR WHAT CAN THE MATTER BE. Coloured etched caricature after Isaac Cruikshank; published by S W Fores, London 21 Sep 1793; inscribed as title and, 'Thou hast done those things thou ought not to have done/ And have left undone those things thou ought to have done'; print depicts Charles, 3rd Duke of Richmond as Master General of the Ordnance, 1793 (c); Richmond was unpopular owing to the delay in the provision of artillery for the British Forces in Flanders, and he resigned his post in 1795. Prints 1975-01-62
Coatee, cocked hat and plume, Army Staff, 3rd Garrison Battalion, worn by Gen Sir Baldwin Leighton, 1813 (c). Uniforms 1977-06-47
Coatee, full dress, major generals', Army Staff, 1799 (c). Uniforms 1979-02-45
A GENERAL view of OLD ENGLAND; coloured etching by and after Robert Dighton Snr; published by Robert Dighton Snr, London, Sep 1808; depicts a caricature of Gen Sir Richard England riding on horseback. Prints 1982-08-92
An Officer of Horse Artillery; coloured etched aquatint after John Augustus Atkinson; published by J Murray, London, Jan 1813; from the series, 'Picturesque Representation of the Dress and Manners of the English'; inscribed, 'ENGLAND. PLATE 49'. Prints 1960-12-130
Marble portrait bust of Maj Gen Sir Charles Philip Belson, KCB (1773-5 November 1830), 1829-1830; bust, on socle, artist unknown, depicts Maj Gen Belson wearing his orders, decorations and uniform of pattern introduced by GO 23 December 1829. Sculpture 1992-01-11
Documents of Capt H W Price, Highland Light Infantry; comprising Soldier's Service and Pay Book, a Certificate of Service, an Officer's Record of Service, a Mention in Despatches Certificate, and a letter granting him Honorary Rank of Captain. Archives 1986-04-67
Colour photolithograph transfer on plastic coated paper of a battle honour, '88 Arracan Burma 1825, 1985 (c); manufacturer unknown; centrally a crown and Royal cypher in gold on red, and below a blue scroll inscribed '88 Arracan'; black bars at side and below all a blue bar inscribed 'Burma 1825'. Prints 2002-06-4
Enlistment form, 29 Oct 1794; belonging to John Taylor, Royal Lancashire Volunteers, formerly a weaver; the form bears a royal crest and is printed with John Taylor's details added in manuscript; the Royal Lancashire Volunteers were a Fencible Infantry Regiment, raised for home defence. It could not be sent overseas without the consent of all ranks. Archives 1971-12-22
Papers of Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (1768-1854), 7th (Queen's Own) Light Dragoons; The Marquess of Anglesey, then Lord Paget, was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 7th Light Dragoons in 1797 and held that appointment for 45 years before becoming Colonel of the Blues; items include correspondence, attestation forms and memoranda; associated with Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815).(Printed finding aid available) Archives 1968-06-43
Three photographs of Brember brothers framed with regimental badges, 1917. Photographs 1988-08-45
Recruiting poster for the 7th (or The Queen's Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons), 1809; the 7th (or The Queen's Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons) had served in Sir John Moore's Spanish campaign of 1808-1809. His army was forced to retreat and was evacuated by sea from Corunna in Jan 1809. The regiment suffered heavy casualties in the campaign and 70 more men were lost when the troopship taking them home was shipwrecked off the Cornish coast. On its return to England the regiment began recruiting to replace the losses. Archives 1976-06-21
Portrait photograph, by Bourne and Shepherd, 1890 (c). Photographs 1988-08-47
Recruiting poster for the 6th (1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot, issued in Warwick, July to November 1795; associated with the Wars of the French Revolution (1793-1802). Archives 1975-11-30
Postcard photograph showing a lorry, 1918. Photographs 1988-08-48
Postcard photograph showing formal group in service dress in front of a motorised gun, Royal Artillery, 1918. Photographs 1988-08-49
Collection of papers belonging to Maj Rhys Price, 56th Regiment of Foot, 1762-1784. Archives 1980-07-8
Photograph scrapbook containing pictures of groups in uniform, portraits and views, 1944-1945. Photographs 1988-08-51
A Report on the Location of the Colours of The Royal Welch Fusiliers. Photocopied typescript notes on 38 sets and single colours of regular, territorial, service, and militia battalions of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, with details of when and where they were presented and laid up and their physical condition. Archives 1986-04-68
THE NEW MANUAL and PLATOON EXERCISES, as practised by HIS MAJESTY'S ARMY; coloured engraving by and after Robert Dighton Snr, 1795 (c); published by Bowles and Carver, London, 2 Jan 1795; manual exercises were the sequence of movements by which a soldier learned how to handle his musket, to perform bayonet drill, and to carry out a variety of ceremonial movement such as saluting. In Platoon Exercises a soldier learned the drill for loading his musket and firing in volleys. Prints 1984-07-69
Photograph showing formal group of warrant officers and sergeants in khaki drill and berets, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), 1954. Photographs 1988-08-91
Suttling Booth. Coloured softground etching with aquatint by John Augustus Atkinson and John Hill after John Augustus Atkinson, 1808 (c); published by William Miller and James Walker, London, 1 Jan 1808; Sutlers were civilians who sold provisions and other small items to the soldiers of the Army. Needing to be as mobile as their customers, they often set up booths from which to ply their trade. Prints 1985-11-50
Unused bound notebook, Apr 1915; inside the front cover the partly-legible stamp of a school, located in a town hall, 24 Aug 1916. Archives 1986-04-69
Two photographs of corpses with Japanese Army, relating to the Japanese treatment of rebels, 1900 (c). Photographs 1988-08-92
Photocopies of two manuscript letters, 1896, written by Charles Newcomen Watts, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regt; associated with the rebellion of the Mashonas. Archives 1986-04-70
Medal group awarded to Sgt J B Gillies, Scottish Cyclist Corps, 1899-1902: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 2nd Striking, 5 clasps: Cape Colony; Transvaal; Orange Free State; South Africa 1901; South Africa 1902; Boer War Tribute Medal 1901 issued by the Burgh of Greenock, Scotland. Medals 1997-11-63
172 photocopy typescript transcript of the memoirs of Lt Gen Alexander Cosby Jackson, begun May 1816; based on his memory and diary entries kept at the time of the events he described. Archives 1986-04-71
Two photographs relating to Oxfordshire regiments, 1906. Photographs 1988-08-93
19 photographs of Church Lads Brigade, Rottingdean, 1906. Photographs 1988-08-94
Tea caddy, 1779-1783; made from the wood of the French and Spanish Floating Batteries; inscribed to Maj Charles Vallotton, 56th Regiment of Foot, 1st Aide de Camp to Gen Augustus Elliot, the Commander of the British Forces; souvenir of the Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-1783. Equipment, general 1991-08-373
Medal group awarded to Maj Gen Sir Charles Philip Belson, Army Staff, late 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment; Order of the Bath, Breast Star of a Knight Commander 1816; Royal Guelphic Order of Hanover, Badge of Knight; Army Gold Cross for Corunna, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Barosa, with clasps: Nive, Nivelle, Toulouse, Orthes; Waterloo Medal 1815, with unofficial clasp: Quatre Bras; Brunswick Medal for Waterloo 1815; miniatures. Medals 1992-02-3
16 photographs relating to the Royal Artillery and the Royal Engineers, 1890 (c). Photographs 1988-08-95
Lifesaving Medal 1831; awarded to Cdr Henry Fage Belson, Royal Navy by the Ministere de la Marine, France; Cdr Belson was the nephew of Sir Charles Belson and the brother of George John Belson. Medals 1992-02-5
58 photographs collected by Capt Ernest Ambler, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), 1915-1923; majority of photographs relate to Capt Ambler's time as a prisoner of war in Mainz, Germany, and depict groups, views and buildings; associated with World War One, POWs (1914-1918). Photographs 2002-06-5
Programme for concert entitled 'Don't Flap', put on by 23rd Hussars, Christmas to New Year, 1945-1946. Archives 1986-04-72
Twelve photographs relating to an inspection by Lt Col S Waller of camp at Acton, 1895 (c). Photographs 1988-08-96
A collection of 34 photographs relating to different theatres in World War Two 1940-1944 (c); includes the Home Front (1939-1945), the Mediterranean (1939-1945), the Eastern Front (1941-1945), the Middle East (1940-1943), the Far East (1941-1945), and New Guinea, 1940-1944 (c). Photographs 2002-06-6
68 records associated with the South African War Veterans Association, 1939-1985. Archives 1986-04-73
13 photographs relating to the Royal Fusiliers, Egypt, 1901 (c). Photographs 1988-08-97
Photograph showing a group of officers in service dress, two with greatcoats, sitting on a cart, Sherwood Foresters, 1915. Photographs 1988-08-98
Photograph showing a view of Old College, Camberley, 1900. Photographs 1988-08-99
Postcard photograph showing cadets in camp, Aldershot, 1910. Photographs 1988-08-100
Seven photographs showing portraits of senior British officers and Count Todleben 1865-1868 (c). Photographs 1988-08-101
Five photographs showing views in Aldershot, 1870 (c). Photographs 1988-08-102
Photograph showing the funeral procession, possibly that of Leopold, Duke of Albany, 1884. Photographs 1988-08-103
Two photographs showing HMTS 'Dunera' and SS 'Caledonia' 1900-1923. Photographs 1988-08-104
199 photographs showing: portraits; groups; rations; camps; digging vehicles out of sand; mechnical and other forms of transport; wireless truck; troops on board ship; sport topographical views; aircraft, 1936. Photographs 1988-08-110
Circular letter, 30 Sept 1796, sent by the Secretary at War, William Windham to Regimental Chaplains, ordering them to either join their regiments by 25 December, or to retire to a reduced subsistence rate. Archives 1986-04-80
14 letters written by the Lieutenant Colonel of the West Norfolk Militia, William Windham, Gloucester, Jan to Apr 1760, where the battalion was stationed on permanent duty. Archives 1986-04-81
Papers of Lt Col Andrew Wilson Hearsey, Bengal Infantry, 1781-1797, with notes on his career, and three letters to his widow from his son (then) Cornet John Bennet Hearsey, 1809-1815. Archives 1986-04-88
Letter to Ens John Edward Nicholl Hearsey, 38th Bengal Native Infantry, Wuzerbad, India, from his father congratulating him on his success, telling him of the rewards he will send, and giving advice (Oct 1851). Archives 1986-04-90
Two letters addressed to Harriett Carew (nee Hearsey) from relatives, 1855-1868. Archives 1986-04-91
Jat Horse charging mutineers at Bolwal, Nepal Frontier, 1859. Watercolour by unknown artist, 1859; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Drawings and Watercolours 1963-06-42
The Attack. Central India Horse 1859. Watercolour by unknown artist, 1859; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Drawings and Watercolours 1963-06-42
Outlying Picket, Maynes Horse. Central India Horse, 1859 (c). Watercolour by unknown artist, 1859; associated with the Indian Mutiny. Drawings and Watercolours 1963-06-42
Lieutenant Chalmers, Jat Horse, 1859. Watercolour by unknown artist, 1859; associated with the Indian Mutiny. Drawings and Watercolours 1963-06-42
Metal identity disc with wrist chain, 1914 (c)-1916 (c); belonged to 2/Lt Louis Michael Dell, 7th Bn King's Shropshire Light Infantry; 2/Lt Dell was killed in action at Montauban on 14 Jul 1916; associated with the Battle of the Somme, World War One (1914-1918) 1916. Equipment, general 2002-06-7
Letter, 10 Jun 1869, to Andrew Wilson Hearsey from Lionel D Hearsey appealing to him to intercede with his father-in-law to arrange for an equitable settlement over the Billerie Estate; written in Gorudpore, India. Archives 1986-04-92
Leather ammunition pouch for .445 in revolver cartridges, 1925; belonged to Brig Godfrey De Vere Welchman, CBE, DSO, Royal Artillery; Brig Welchman served in World War One (1914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2002-06-8
Three photographs relating to the unveiling of the regimental memorial to all who fell in action of 40th Pathans, Mar 1920. Photographs 1988-09-1
15 letters to Reginald de Hercie Hearsey; thirteen from his brother Clarence Canning Hearsey, 22 Sept 1875-16 May 1880; one from Major M B Salmon, 11 Jul 1880, and one from Mrs A C Hearsey. Archives 1986-04-93
Green canvas document case, 1939 (c)-1945 (c); case folds up like an envelope; belonged to Brig Godfrey De Vere Welchman CBE, DSO, Royal Artillery; Brig Welchman served in World War One (1914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2002-06-9
Swagger stick, 1900; belonged to S T W Henshaw, City Imperial Volunteers; the cane has a silver top bearing the initials 'C I V.', the badge of the City Imperial Volunteers, and the date '1900'. Equipment, general 2002-06-10
Wood plumb board type level, 1969 (c); standard pattern, sealed 1969. Scientific Instruments 2002-06-11
Drain pan, 1967 (c); standard pattern, sealed 1967; possibly for a vehicle. Equipment, general 2002-06-12
No 2 mattock and pick handle, 1973 (c); standard pattern, sealed 1973; 36 in long wooden shaped handle. Equipment, general 2002-06-13
Nine aerial photographs of fortifications and castles, 1100-1850 (c). Photographs 1988-09-11
Ambulance cot bracket fitting, 1963 (c); working pattern, sealed 1963. Equipment, general 2002-06-14
Ambulance train cot headboard fitting, 1958 (c); working pattern, sealed 1958. Equipment, general 2002-06-15
Wooden board for sleeve, 1956 (c); working pattern, sealed 1956. Equipment, general 2002-06-16
Roof and back portable shelter, 1958 (c); standard pattern, sealed 1958. Equipment, general 2002-06-17
Shelter cover, side and end, 1954 (c); standard pattern, sealed 1954. Equipment, general 2002-06-18
Screw cutting tools case, 1969 (c); standard pattern, sealed 1969. Equipment, general 2002-06-19
Bed mattress, 1959 (c); working pattern, sealed 1959. Equipment, general 2002-06-20
Hammock camp bed mattress, 1967 (c); standard pattern, sealed 1967. Equipment, general 2002-06-21
Gasoline burner stove, 1972; standard pattern, sealed 1974; manufactured by SSMC Limited, Epsom, Surrey, 1972. Equipment, general 2002-06-22