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Formation badge, embroidered, 20th Indian Division, 1942-1946; associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-278
Formation badge, woven, 21st Indian Division and 268th Indian Infantry Brigade, 1944-1946; associated with World War Two, Far East, (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-279
Formation badge, printed, 25th Indian Division, 1942-1945; associated with World War Two, Far East, (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-280
Formation badge, 26th Indian Division, 1942-1945; associated with World War Two, Far East, (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-281
Formation badge, 44th Indian Airborne Division, 1944-1945; associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-282
Formation badge, 50th Indian Tank Brigade, 1940-1945 (c); associated with World War Two, Far East, (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-283
Medal commemorating Operation Desert Storm and the Liberation of Kuwait, 1991. Medals 1991-10-82
Formation badge, Combined Operations Headquarters, 1940-1945 (c); associated with World War Two, Far East, (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-284
Formation badge, Commando Brigades, 1940-1945 (c); associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Badges 1992-03-23
Formation badge, 'V' Force, 1943 (c)-1945 (c); associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-285
Five pairs of formation badges, Headquarters Land Forces Hong Kong, 1945 (c); associated with World War Two, Far East, 1945 (c). Badges 1990-09-95
Four badges and twelve buttons, 22nd Punjabis, 3rd Bn 14th Punjab Regiment, Headquarters British Forces in Siam, associated with Lt Col Leslie Fawcett Steele, 1903-1947. Badges 1981-08-2
Formation badge, Headquarters Lines of Communication South-East Asia Command, South Burma District, World War Two, Far East. Badges 1987-04-11
Formation badge, Allied Land Forces, South East Asia, 1941-1945 (c); associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Badges 1992-02-270
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Mr Gerald Arthur Pope who joined the Army in 1942, qualified as an A1 Tradesman Surveyor and then joined 'F' Trp, A Bty, 9 Survey Regiment, Royal Artillery, with which he served during World War One; Pope later served with 13 Niederzachsen Intelligence Staff at Hanover. Interview conducted on 22 June 1992. Sound Recordings 1992-07-69
Collection of documents relating to Capt Derek Barton; Capt Barton was commissioned into the Intelligence Corps, probably in 1941, and served on the staff of the Central Information Service at Home Forces; he later became a member of the MI14 team that was sent to observe the Nuremberg Trials in Autumn 1945, and was demobilised in early 1946; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 2002-08-73
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj David S Young recalling his service with the Bombay Sappers and Miners in India, Burma, Malaysia and Thailand, 1941-1946. Interview conducted on 2 July 1991. Sound Recordings 1992-07-79
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Brig C D Farrar-Hockley MC recalling his military career, 1965-1992, with particular emphasis on the Falklands campaign, 1982. Interview conducted on 17 June 1992. Sound Recordings 1992-07-86
Homemade scrapbook containing cuttings, many illustrated, about 1st Earl Frederick Sleigh Roberts; the bulk of them date from 1911, with others of 1914. Archives 1987-03-66
Two printed letters, November to December 1804; associated with John Henry Fraser, 2nd Maratha War. Archives 1987-03-67
The Highlanders Attacking The Russian Redoubt At The Battle Of Alma. Coloured steel engraving by D J Pound after J Hine, 1854 (c); published by The London Printing and Publishing Company, 1860 (c); engraving of highlanders clambering up the redoubt, Russian soldiers falling back; associated with the Battle of the Alma, Crimean War (1854-1856) 1854. Prints 2002-08-74
Leaflet: 'Wolfe and Montcalm Memorial Special Appeal', 8 May 1908, appealing for funds to erect a memorial to the two commanders at Quebec, issued by a 'Sub-Committee of the Army' from the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and directed in particular to units that had served in the battle. Archives 1987-03-68
Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Sgt James Martin Nugent recalling his service with 4/2 Coy Royal Pioneer Corps, service with the reserve in the Royal Army Medical Corps and the training of Army Cadets, 1944-1970. Interview conducted on 9 June 1992. Sound Recordings 1992-07-95
The Death Of General Sir Rlph Abercromby, K.G. Steel engraving by J Rogers after T Stothard, 1801 (c); published by J and P Tallis, London, 1801 (c); engraving of Gen Abercromby lying wounded on the ground with his staff gathered round; associated with Aboukir, Wars of the French Revolution, Egypt (1799-1801) 1801. Prints 2002-08-75
Copies of the Act (39 Vic Cap 10) to enable Queen Victoria to take the title of Empress of India, in English and Urdu; with Proclamation of 28 Apr 1876 proclaiming the additional title; printed by Government Central Press. Archives 1987-03-69
Four sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj Edmund Percy Marsden, 11th Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry and 1st Assam Regiment, World War Two, Middle East (1940-1943) and Far East (1941-1945). Interview conducted on 30 July 1992.(Transcript Available) Sound Recordings 1992-09-25
Receipt for Maj Gen Thomas Barrow's pay, for the period 25 Dec 1812-24 Feb 1813, as Commandant at St Eustatius, Leeward Islands; his annual pay was L500. Archives 1987-03-70
Major Eyre driving the Oude Rebels from Allahabad. Steel engraving by unknown artist, 1857; published by The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited, 1860 (c); British soldiers firing artillery, rebels swimming to boats trying to escape; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Prints 2002-08-76
Telegram sent to the Guards Division by 6 Corps, received there at 07.12 on 11 Nov 1918 ordering the end of hostilities at 11.00 that day, and stating that there was to be no intercourse with the enemy; associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 1987-03-71
Copies of papers relating to the defences of the Bristol Channel, comprising extracts from the report of the Morley Committee of 1882 on Defences of Commercial Ports of the UK, Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers Works committee Minutes 853 and 960, 1888 on the Revision of the Armaments of the Severn, and photograph of map of Flathom showing batteries etc; with related correspondence of 1963. Archives 1987-03-72
Disarming The 11th Regular Cavalry At Berhampore. Steel engraving by unknown artist, 1857 (c); published by The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited, 1860 (c); depicts Indian soldiers taking off their boots, pouches and belts and breaking their swords while British infantry troops and officers look on; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Prints 2002-08-77
Sound disc: Scotland the Brave, Band of the Gordon Highlanders; EP, 1964; tracks include March of the Thistles, Scotland the Brave, My Home, Swing of the Kilt. Sound Recordings 1992-09-33
Sound disc: 'Dances with Jimmy Shand', 1957; tracks include 'Ca' the Yowes tae the Nowes', 'Strathspey' and 'Eigthsome Reel'. Sound Recordings 1992-09-34
Sound disc, EP of trumpet and bugle calls, marches and fanfares played by the Trumpet Majors and the Band of the Junior Leaders Regiment, Royal Artillery, 1968 (c). Sound Recordings 1992-09-35
Attack Of The Mutineers On The Redan Battery At Lucknow. July 30th 1857. Steel engraving by an unknown artist, nd; published by The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited, 1860 (c); mutineers carrying swords clambering up the battery, and British soldiers fighting back with bayonets and rifles; associated with Indian Mutiny at Lucknow, 30 Jul 1857. Prints 2002-08-78
Defeat Of The Sealkote Mutineers By General NIicholson's Column. Steel engraving by an unknown artist, 1857 (c); published by The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited, 1860 (c); depicts dead and wounded men lying on the ground while British soldiers and mutineers fight in close combat; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Prints 2002-08-79
Photocopy of manuscript obituary of Maj William Bousfield, Royal Train of Artillery from 'The London Spy Revived' No 58, 8 Dec 1736; with list of engagements at which Bousfield was present, 1689-1719. Archives 1987-03-73
Havelock's Column attacking the Mutineers before Cawnpore. Steel engraving by an unknown artist, 1857; published by The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited, 1860 (c). British troops fighting with mutineers lying dead or wounded on the ground; associated with Maj Gen Sir Henry Havelock, Cawnpore, Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Prints 2002-08-80
War.Journal of the Campaign commencing 16th May 1813. Photocopy of manuscript journal of an unknown artillery officer in which he described the various marches of the Brigade he served with, 16 May -13 Dec 1813; associated with the Peninsular War (1808-1814). Archives 1987-03-74
Christmas card, 1918; sent by 'Jack'; illustrated with a picture of a bantam bring ridden by a British soldier, and carrying a German soldier in its claws; printed by Henry Stone and Son Limited. Archives 1987-03-75
The Battle Of The Boyne. Steel engraving by J Rogers after Benjamin West; published by J and P Tallis, London, Edinburgh and Dublin, 1840 (c); depicts William III leading his troops, his sword pointing towards the battle; associated with the Battle of the Boyne, Irish War, (1689-1691) 1 Jul 1690. Prints 2002-08-81
Death of General Montgomery. Coloured line engraving by J Trumbull, 1775 (c); published by Samuel Walker, Boston, 1800 (c); depicts General Montgomery lying dying surrounded by his officers while British soldiers approach; associated with the capture of Quebec, American War of Independence (1756-1763) 1759. Prints 2002-08-82
Pocket watch, 1909; presented to Bandsman P Davies, 1st Bn Royal Dublin Fusiliers by Maj E Fetherstonhaugh. Scientific Instruments 1977-10-42
Inghilterra. Coloured lithograph by an unknown artist, 1860 (c); published in Italy, 1860 (c); print depicts two vignettes, one of a lady on horseback, the other depicting an English soldier, a sepoy wearing English uniform and a sailor; associated with the British and Indian Armies. Prints 2002-08-83
The 20th Middlesex (Artists') Volunteers. Coloured chromolithograph after G D Giles, 1887 (c); published by J S Virtue and Company Limited, 1890 (c); depicts two soldiers crouching down on the ground, one loading a rifle, the other aiming and preparing to fire his rifle to the left. Prints 2002-08-84
Parallel rule, 1870 (c); owned by Lt C W Haig, Royal Engineers; made by Elliott, 56 Strand, London; in mahogany carrying box. Equipment, general 1977-10-33
H.R.H The Prince Of Wales And His Sailor Sons. Coloured chromolithograph by Kronheim and Company, 1881 (c); published in 'The Boy's Own Paper', London, 2 Apr 1881; Prince of Wales in 1878 Field Marshal's uniform standing between his sons who are dressed as naval cadets. Prints 2002-08-85
Altimeter, 1890 (c); used by Col Sir Sydney Burrard, Royal Engineers; in leather carrying case; the altimeter operates by gauging the temperature at which water boils at differing altitudes. Scientific Instruments 1977-10-32
A Yeoman of the Guards in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. An Antient [sic] English Dragoon. Line engraving by Noble after Hamilton, 1580 (c); published for Spencer's 'New History of England', 1793 (c); depicts two vignettes, one of the back of a yeoman of the guard on horseback riding towards a castle, the other a mounted Dragoon facing to the left. Prints 2002-08-86
Stainless steel wristwatch, 1940; bought by Lt Col C A Swetenham, Royal Engineers and worn by him during operations in World War Two (1939-1945) and Malaya (1948-1960). Scientific Instruments 1977-03-37
His Royal Highness The Duke Of York. Coloured mixed method engraving by and after Canton; published by Richard Evans, Spitalfields, 13 May 1815; full-length equestrian portrait depicting the Duke of York with his sword pointing to the left, his profile is a quarter to the right, a town is visible in the distance; inscribed as title. Prints 2002-08-87
Telemetric telescope, 1870 (c); calibrated for military use; made by Elliott Bros. Scientific Instruments 1976-01-71
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Trooper Daniel Rogan recalling his service with the Royal Scotts, 1939-1941; Gordon Highlanders 1941-1946 and Royal Armoured Corps 1946, in Europe, India and Burma; interviewed by Mrs Helen Price. Interview conducted on 3 July 1993.(Transcript Available) Sound Recordings 1993-10-1
Narrative of the Disarming at Mooltan in 1857, with observations on Lord Roberts' account of the same in his '41 Years in India'. Lt Col Frederick Royle De Bude's account of his experience at Mooltan in 1857, when he was a lieutenant in the Bengal Artillery; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Archives 1987-03-76
Transcripts of letters written by an unknown soldier on the SS 'Greek' and 'Majestic', 17 Feb-11 Mar 1900, while en route to Cape Town to fight in the Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 1987-03-77
Illustrated Histories of the Scottish Regiments. Coloured chromolithograph after Harry Payne, 1890 (c); published as a 'Prospectus' for Lt Col Percy Groves' regimental histories; published by W and A K Johnston, 1890 (c); depicts five vignettes of soldiers in the uniform of different Scottish regiments. Prints 2002-08-88
General G A Elliott. Uncoloured line engraving by Thornton, after Hamilton, 1782 (c); depicts Gen Elliott standing on the quayside at Gibraltar, a boat is rowing towards the burning ships to rescue drowning Spanish sailors. Prints 2002-08-89
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897. Coloured chromolithograph by G and F Gast, after R Caton Woodville and two others, 1897 (c); published in The Graphic, 1897; three vignettes depicting naval and land battle scenes, including R Caton Woodville's 'Relief of the Light Brigade'; associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856). Prints 2002-08-90
Egypt. Colour photolithograph vehicle sticker, 1960 (c); photolithograph on adhesive plastic, backed by 3M 'Controltac' film, 1960 (c); depicts a gold sphinx reclining on plinth, the whole encircled by a wreath of laurel leaves; inscribed, 'Egypt'. Prints 2002-08-91
Two copies of typescript historical account: 'Uniforms and Badges worn by the Native Ranks of the British-Indian Army'; written by Maj Frederick George Harden, after 1947. Archives 1987-03-78
Photocopies of typescript scripts for parts 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the BBC Radio series: 'The British Army and the British Soldier' about the history of the British Army, 1645-1800; associated with the War of the Spanish Succession, the Seven Years War, and the American War of Independence. Archives 1987-03-79
Transcript of letter to 'My Lord' (probably Loudoun) from Maj Gen Daniel Webb in Albany, 15 May 1757, reporting on French reinforcements being transferred to their forts, and British relations with the Indians, Seven Years War (1756-1763). Archives 1987-03-80
East India House, Leadenhall Street, London, 1861. Lithograph by and after Thomas Lane, published by Ashbee and Dangerfield, London, 1861 (c); East India Company's headquarters which housed offices, rooms for the directors and warehouses. Prints 1964-01-2
Proclamation issued by Charles I from Oxford, 1642-1643; referring to the violence and pillage of the Parliamentarians in Oxfordshire, where they had taken horses for their dragoons; associated with the English Civil War (1642-1649). Archives 1987-03-81
General Lawrence (1697-1775), 1757 (c). Etching by W P Sherlock after Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1757 (c). Prints 1973-07-95
First of two photograph albums of 53 photographs, December 1855 to June 1860; associated with the East India Company; showing views of college, groups and portraits of staff and cadets; inscribed on cover, 'Photographic Album, The Honble East India Company's Military College, Addiscombe'. (Album dimensions: 54 x 45 x 3 cm). Photographs 1961-07-66-1
Papers from the photograph album of Capt J W Kettle, Royal Engineers; comprising five invitations to messes and social functions, not dated, four letters, 1909-1916, and a programme for 'Dean Court Athletic Sports', 11 Jul 1914. Archives 1987-03-82
Sword frog, webbing, pattern 1937, 1939; Universal Pattern; made by Mills Equipment Company, London; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2002-08-93
Photocopy of manuscript historical details of the various orders of dress of all ranks of QVO Madras Sappers and Miners in the 1930s, with other minor items relating to the Corps, 1978 (c). Archives 1987-03-83
Two printed leaflets, December 1918; issued to officers of the Army on behalf of the Disabled Officer's Fund; printed by the Army Printing and Stationary Services, Press A. Archives 1987-03-84
British Army 1914-18. Photolithograph after Eton, 1976. Prints 1976-03-43
Artillery rangefinder, 1885 (c); Weldon's patent; in brown leather case. Scientific Instruments 1975-12-115
Ballot paper, December 1908; lists 13 girls nominated for places at the Royal School for Daughters of Officers of the Army, and gives details of the careers of their fathers; voters were to indicate which of the candidates should be offered places in the school. Archives 1987-03-85
Compasses Brain 26 in, 1945 (c); set in wooden box; made by W H H Limited. Scientific Instruments 1975-05-16
Three manuscript receipts, November 1847, for the badges of a Guelphic Knight, and Companion of the Bath returned by the executors of Maj Gen Thomas Staunton St Clair on his death; with notes on his career from 'Hart's Army List', 1847. Archives 1987-03-86
Kodak pocket folding No 2 camara, 1899; in case, with carrying strap. Scientific Instruments 1975-04-65
Three forms relating to 46448 Dvr William Normac, Royal Field Artillery, comprising form for the admittance of his two children to Lawrence Military Asylum Sanawar, Feb 1900, Parchment Certificate of Character on Discharge, 24 Dec 1903 and Parchment Certificate of Discharge, 24 Dec 1903. Archives 1987-03-87
Listening device, 1917 (c). Made by R J Dowling.For defence against air attack. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Scientific Instruments 1975-02-87
Pair of binoculars, 1900 (c); in leather case; used by RQMS E Rittman, Royal Field Artillery during the Boer War and World War One, 1900-1918 (c). Scientific Instruments 1974-12-4
Watkin Mekometer Mk I, 1911; for Horse and Field Artillery; made by T Cooke and Sons Limited; in brown leather case. Scientific Instruments 1974-12-3
Pair of binoculars, 1911; with leather strap and brown leather case; made by Ross, London. Scientific Instruments 1974-08-11
Clock, 1846; made by Adam Thompson, London; belonged to the 3rd Madras Light Infantry and given to Lt Col Hilton Vickers, last commandant in 1922. Scientific Instruments 1974-07-1
Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Mr Rupert Mahaffy recalling his service with the Irish Guards, UK, Italy and North West Europe, 1942-1947, and of his recruitment by FM Sir Gerald Templer to the Council of the National Army Museum in 1977. Interview conducted on 30 June 1993. Sound Recordings 1993-07-90
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Mr F G Tyhurst recalling his service with the Home Guard, Royal Sussex Regiment, UK and India 1940-1942, King's Own Royal Regiment and Chindits with 46 Column 111 Bde Burma 1944-1945, and his return to India and demobilisation in 1945-1947. Interview conducted on 8 July 1993. Sound Recordings 1993-07-91
Nine photographs relating to the King's African Rifles, 1920 (c). Photographs 1985-07-26
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj Michael Anthony Urban-Smith MC recalling his service with the Home Guard, Reconnaissance Corps, and 14th/ 20th King's Hussars in the UK and North West Europe 1940-1946, and in Libya 1954, Aden 1957-1959, and Germany 1960-1962; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Interview conducted on 15 July 1993. Sound Recordings 1993-08-93
Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Mr D G F Gudgeon recalling his service with the Young Soldier's Bn, King's Royal Rifle Corps, commission into 2nd Gurkha Rifles, service with the first Chindit operation and experiences as a prisoner of war of the Japanese, 1940-1946. Interview conducted on 12 August 1993. Sound Recordings 1993-09-55
Sound cassette: 'Forces Gold. 50 Years of Broadcasting', issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the British Forces Broadcasting Service, 1993. Sound Recordings 1993-09-66
Unvarnished wooden sign, 2001 (c); with handwritten text indicating its purpose as a bus stop; the back of the sign has details relating to Sgt Baker scribbled in black marker pen, and the date '30.10.01'; inscribed on front, 'Ex Saif Sareera II /[image of a bus]/ Bus Stop/ 69 69a Queue Other/ Side' and handwritten on reverse, 'Donated By 68 Los [?] Bde SP SGM [?]/ CBT SPT TP/ MT/ 30.10.01/ 24854927/ Sgt Baker'. Equipment, general 2002-08-94
Plaster cast reproduction hat badge of the St Helena Local Militia, 1880 (c); depicts the Royal monogram, 'VR' in relief within an oval circlet bearing the title, 'St Helena Local Militia'; the reverse is stamped, 'St Helena Heritage Society' ; made by the Mr E Baldwin in 1998 and sold by the St Helena Heritage Society and the Friends of St Helena in aid of the Old Power House Museum Appeal, the Quincentenary project for a new museum for St Helena by 2002. Badges 2002-08-95
Two photographs, 1880 (c); one shows Indian Mutiny veterans, 2nd Regiment Gurkha Infantry; the other shows a European lady in a carriage with an Indian servant. Photographs 1985-07-27
17 photographs relating to 1st Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, 1943-1945 (c); photographer: Sgt T Brunton. Photographs 1985-07-28
Five photographs relating to the New South Wales Artillery, 1893-1896; collected by Lt Gen Sir Edward Thomas Henry Hutton. Photographs 1985-07-29
Parchment certificate, issued at Cawnpore, 15 Oct 1913, when (14362) Pte William West transferred to the Army Reserve. Archives 1987-03-88
Service documents of A/Bdr William Scully, Royal Field Artillery, comprising paybook, 3rd class certificate of education, certificate of character on transfer to Army Reserve, reserve certificate, and certificate of discharge, 1890-1902. Archives 1987-03-89
Colour photograph: three-quarter length portrait of musician George Prior, Coldstream Guards in full dress, 1920 (c). Photographs 1985-07-30
Papers of Lieutenant General Gerald Ellison covering his military career both in the field and on the Staff (1882-1940), in particular his roles during the South African War (1899-1902) and the Dardanelles Campaign (1915-1916), and as Secretary of the Esher Committee on War Office Reconstitution (1905-1906), and covering his advocacy of military service, Army reorganisation, and his role as an official historian for the Dardanelles Campaign, including diaries, essays, operational orders, pamphlets, committee papers, programmes, memorials, invitations, and extensive correspondence with military peers and colleagues. Archives 1987-04-35
Papers of Lieutenant General Gerald Ellison covering his military career both in the field and on the Staff (1882-1940), in particular his roles during the South African War (1899-1902) and the Dardanelles Campaign (1915-1916), and as Secretary of the Esher Committee on War Office Reconstitution (1905-1906), and covering his advocacy of military service, Army reorganisation, and his role as an official historian for the Dardanelles Campaign, including diaries, essays, operational orders, pamphlets, committee papers, programmes, memorials, invitations, and extensive correspondence with military peers and colleagues. Photographs 1987-04-35
Photograph: A9 Pln 'D' Coy, London Rifle Brigade, Aisne Barracks, Blackdown Camp, 1917; associated with William Robert Thomas Peacock, World War One, Home Front (1914-1918). Photographs 1985-07-65
Crimson No 1 dress overall trousers, pattern 1965, nd; associated with bandsmen, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own); foot straps missing. Uniforms 2002-08-96