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Photocopy of a contemporary transcript of a manuscript letter, written by 2/Lt Thomas Haydon to his mother, 21 Feb 1846, in which he gives a full description of the Battle of Sobraon, 1st Sikh War, the first engagement he witnessed. Archives 1987-11-49
One of three photograph albums of 516 photographs and ephemera with MS caption list; compiled by Brig John Gilbert Browne (b 1879); includes photographs from Sinai, Palestine and Syria as well as portraits and family photographs; associated with 14th (Kings) Hussars, GSO1 Mediterranean Expeditionary Force and Egyptian Expeditionary Force, World War One, Egypt and Palestine, 1916-1919. Photographs 1990-11-13-1
Sound cassette: The Intelligencers, Musical History of the Intelligence Corps, First played Friday 8 April 1983 at the 28th Annual Officers Dinner. Conducted by Lt Col G E Evans. Published by D Richards, 1984. Sound Recordings 1984-08-66
Sound cassette: 'Bugle Calls for the Army, Volume One, Routine Calls: Field Calls', played by Cpl J M Mitchell, 1st Bn Royal Green Jackets, 1993 (c). Sound Recordings 1984-08-67
Four sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj David Benest, Parachute Regiment, relating to his service in Northern Ireland 1973-1976 and in particular as Regimental Signals Officer, 2nd Bn during the Falklands Campaign, 1982. [RESTRICTED CLOSED] Sound Recordings 1991-08-374
Florence Nightingale, reformer of nursing, 1862 (c). Marble bust, signed and dated 'J. STEELL D.S.A. Sculpt. Edinburgh 1862', by Sir John Robert Steell (1804-1891), 1862. Sculpture 1963-10-193
Printed silk 'escaping map' of parts of the Far East, 1944 (c); titled 'India (Part of) Burma (North West) 44/A/ Burma (North East Siam (Thailand) (North) French Indo China (Part of) China (Part of) 44/B'; associated with World War Two. Maps 1987-11-50
Thirteen postcards from India, probably 1938 (c); unused, but postage-paid; bearing impressions of 9 pence stamps of George VI. Archives 1987-11-51
Papers of Lt Col Henry Brook Smith, Royal Artillery, 1918-1948; comprising papers relating to his time as a prisoner of war after the fall of Kut, Kut Reunion dinners to 1948, and his diary of the Arab Rebellion, 1920. Archives 1987-11-52
Photograph album: Vol I - Mesopotamia Oct 1916 - Nov 1917. Photograph album of 229 photographs taken by by Col W Leith-Ross, Army Staff, 1916-1917; associated with Lt COl L V S Blacker, World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918). (Album dimensions: 26 x 45.5 x 2 cm). Photographs 1983-12-70
Photocopies of a volume of commissions and other documents relating to Lt Gen Sir Sam Browne VC. Archives 1987-11-53
Photocopy of a full historical survey of the life and military career of Capt James Ronaldson who was in the 81st Foot from 1777 until 1783, when they were disbanded; written by Miss Margaret Tait, 1987. Archives 1987-11-54
Typewritten notes possibly taken from a folder in Fife Council Central Area Libraries Library Headquarters; notes relate to individual officers and soldiers who were awarded the Victoria Cross. Archives 2002-09-12
Photocopy typescript history of Skinner's Horse: 'The Last Day of Horsed Cavalry An Account of Skinner's Horse Between the Wars', compiled by its adjutant, Edward George Haynes, 1932-1936, and completed four days before he died. Archives 1987-11-55
Volume of manuscript notes, 1916 (c); concerns all aspects of musketry made by Lt Sir Christopher Boyd Wilkins Magnay, Norfolk Yeomanry while attending a course of instruction during World War One. Archives 1987-11-112
Copies of papers collected by Lt Quintin T P M Riley, August-September 1940, relating to the training in seamanship given to members of the Independent Companies (later Commandos) by the Navy in Cornwall. Archives 1987-11-113
Collection of 29 letters and papers relating to the service and death in the Boer War of Pte W H Griffen, 13th Duke of Cambridge's Own Imperial Yeomanry; from 27 Dec 1900 Pte W H Griffen was Sergeant Commander-in-Chief's Bodyguard. Archives 1987-11-114
Mess rules and minute book, 94th Regiment, 1856-1893 and bound mess rules book of the 2nd Bn The Connaught Rangers, Jan 1856-1904. Archives 1950-10-12
Glengarry, 94th Regiment of Foot, worn by Col G Froom, 1879 (c). Uniforms 1951-01-56
Pair of epaulettes and two medals, 39th Bengal Native Infantry, associated with Col John Charles Haslock, 1842-1845 (c). Medals 1951-05-33
Pair of epaulettes and two medals, 39th Bengal Native Infantry, associated with Col John Charles Haslock, 1842-1845 (c). Uniforms 1951-05-33
Sabretache, 1st Cavalry, Gwalior Contingent or 1st Regiment Scindian Cavalry, 1848 (c). Equipment, uniform 1952-06-18
Helmet and plume, officers', 1st Cavalry, SC (Gwalia) Contingent, 1848 (c). Uniforms 1952-06-4
Mess jacket and mess vest, majors', Southern Nigeria Volunteers, worn by Maj J P Smartt, 1907 (c). Uniforms 1953-01-29
Papers relating to Sgt Maj Richard Mills, King's Own Staffordshire Militia; comprising commission as Ensign 1852, and book containing press cuttings from 'The Illustrated London News' relating to the regiment's service in Cephalonia, 1856. Archives 1987-11-115
Coatee, full dress, corporals', Light Infantry, 2nd Bombay European Regiment, 1850 (c). Uniforms 1953-12-26
Centre of Regimental Colour, 94th Regiment, 1847-1862. Flags and Colours 1954-06-1
Brass paper knife, 1916; made from a Canadian .303 bullet manufactured by the Dominion Cartridge Company, Canada, 1916; the bullet is surmounted by a curved blade; the head of the bullet is inscribed, 'DC16/ VII', knife is inscribed, 'ARRAS' and on verso, 'World-War'; associated with Pte William Harvey Goodyear, 4th Bn Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Crafts 2002-09-13
Brass paper knife, 1916; made from a Canadian .303 bullet manufactured by the Dominion Cartridge Company, Canada, 1916; the bullet is surmounted by a curved blade; the head of the bullet is inscribed, 'DC16/ VII', knife is inscribed, 'Lens' and on verso, 'World-War'; associated with Pte William Harvey Goodyear, 4th Bn Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Crafts 2002-09-14
Officer's pouch, 5th Regiment of Cavalry, Punjab Irregular Force, 1855 (c). Equipment, general 1955-10-9
HMT Rewa. Framed watercolour by Pte William Harvey Goodyear, 1902 (c); depicts the troopship returning from the Boer War, 1902 (c); in a glazed circular frame applied with braid, made to suggest a lifebelt, decorated with the title above and below, a blue ensign left and right; associated with Pte William Harvey Goodyear, 4th Bn Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-09-15
Royal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion flag made form a handkerchief; used by H Company during Nile Expedition, 1884-5. Flags and Colours 1955-11-9
Papers of Field Marshal Sir William Gomm (1784-1875), relating chiefly to his period as Commander-in-Chief in India, 1850-55, but including material on the cause of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859), 1857. Archives 1987-11-116
Papers of Field Marshal Sir William Gomm (1784-1875), relating chiefly to his period as Commander-in-Chief in India, 1850-55, but including material on the cause of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859), 1857. Maps 1987-11-116
Cup, two-handled, sporting trophy, 1896; silver, of Indian manufacture, nd; associated with Gen Sir George White, Deoli Irregular Force. Silver 1956-02-1062
Centrepiece of First or Royal Colour, 8th Regiment of Infantry, Nizam of Hyderabad's Army; of Indian workmanship, 1850 (c). Flags and Colours 1956-02-860
Cross made from woodwork of Afghan guns captured at the Battle of Peiwar Kotal, 2 Dec 1878; made by a soldier of 72nd Highlanders and later acquired by Brig Gen F Barry-Drew; associated with 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). Crafts 1956-04-16
Brown leather Sam Browne belt, pattern 1940, nd; complete with two pronged brass buckle; associated with a member of the Westwater family, either Stanley Westwater RNVR or David Edward Westwater Royal Engineers; inscribed in pencil on reverse, 'Westwater'. Equipment, uniform 2002-09-16
Cup, 1838; silver, by William Eaton, hallmarked London, 1830-1831; engraved with two lancers at the gallop on one side, and adorned with floral and foliate motifs, with cast naturalistic fruiting vine around the rim; associated with Maj Gen Sir James Carmichael Smyth, Maj Thomas Forrester and West Indies Demerara Lancers. Silver 1956-07-23
Coatee and girdle, 13th (Light) Dragoons, worn by Sgt Frederick Peake, 1854 (c). Uniforms 1956-10-44
Coatee and girdle, 13th (Light) Dragoons, worn by Sgt Frederick Peake, 1854 (c). Equipment, uniform 1956-10-44
Medal group awarded to Sgt Peake, 13th (Light) Dragoons: Crimea Medal 1854-56, 3 clasps: Alma, Balaklava and Sebastopol; Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, 1855, British issue. Medals 1956-10-45
Collection of photographs and documents relating to Sgt Frederick Thomas Peake, 13th (Light) Dragoons; associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856). Photographs 1956-10-47
Collection of photographs and documents relating to Sgt Frederick Thomas Peake, 13th (Light) Dragoons; associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856). Archives 1956-10-47
Medals awarded to Col H M Buller, 1st Regiment, Central India Horse, 1854-1895: India General Service Medal 1854-95, 2nd Afghan War Medal 1878-80, Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880; miniature medals of the above. Medals 1957-04-32
Uniform and equipment items, Transvaal Staats Artillery, South African Republic Police, German Army, Unidentified, 1900 (c). Uniforms 1957-09-22
Uniform and equipment items, Transvaal Staats Artillery, South African Republic Police, German Army, Unidentified, 1900 (c). Equipment, uniform 1957-09-22
Uniform and equipment items, Transvaal Staats Artillery, South African Republic Police, German Army, Unidentified, 1900 (c). Badges 1957-09-22
Cup, trophy, 1880 (c); Indian silver, no details, nd; associated with Bihar Light Horse, relating to tent pegging or pig sticking. Silver 1958-01-5
India General Service medal of Bhisti Sunggum, 5th Bengal Infantry, Burma 1885-87. Medals 1958-04-48
Album of 12 photographs taken by Randolph Bezzant Holmes, 1930 (c); associated with India, North West Frontier (1920-1937), 1930 (c). (Album dimensions: 26 x 33 x 1 cm). Photographs 1965-11-97
Photograph album of 24 photographs, 1904 (c); photographs were taken by George Rayment, 1st Bn The Royal Fusiliers, during an expedition to Tibet in 1904; subjects include portraits and various locations in Tibet. Photographs 2002-09-17
Photograph album of 51 photographs, 1958; associated with 6th Bn (Brownlow's) Punjab Regiment and 2/14th Punjab Regiment; presented to the 14th Punjab Regiment Dinner Club by Lt Col S W H Jaffery and all ranks of the 6th Bn (Brownlow's) the Punjab Regiment; dealing with the latter's centenary celebrations in 1957; showing an inspection by Gen Mohd Ayub Khan, Commander in Chief of the troops both past and present. (Album dimensions: 24 x 33 x 2.5 cm). Photographs 1960-08-97
834 photographs collected and taken by Lt Gen Sir Reginald Savory during his career in the Indian Army, 1912-1968. Photographs 1976-03-94
Photographs from a photograph album of 46 photographs; associated with the Sikh Regiment, 1968. First of two albums presented to Lt Gen Sir Reginald Savory by the Sikh Regiment to commemorate his visit, 1968. (Album dimensions: 29 x 37 x 4 cm). Photographs 1976-07-91
Photograph album of 100 photographs, 1958; associated with 8th Bn Punjab Regiment; presented to 14th Punjab Regiment Dinner Club by the 8th Bn Punjab Regiment on the occasion of its 1st Centenary Celebrations; showing Gen Mohammed Ayub Khan, Commander in Chief, inspecting the parade and the centenary dinner. (Album dimensions: 30 x 38 x 5 cm). Photographs 1960-08-99
Documents relating to Charles Gray; including manuscript certificate of charge 2nd Bn, 10th Foot, 7 Mar 1815 on completion of 7 years, 174 days service; form to the effect that Gray had been balloted to serve in the Essex Militia and ordering him to appear or provide a substitute, 19 Aug 1826, with certificate to the effect that William Ashton served in his place, 14 Oct 1826. Archives 1987-11-117
A Tommy wearing rain cape and carrying picket posts, 1918 (c). Watercolour and highlighted by 2/Lt Richard Tennant Cooper (1885-1957), 16th Bn Middlesex Regiment and Royal Engineers, 1918 (c); associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Drawings and Watercolours 1994-08-70-55
Black wool beret, pattern 1944, nd; worn by Mr William Phipps; with black leather bound edging and silk ribbon adjuster, lined with black linen; on the front is a metal cap badge of The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own); the cap badge is stitched onto a flash in the shape of a diamond with maroon on the left side and yellow on the right side; paper lozenge shaped label beneath a larger plastic lozenge shaped label inscribed: 'Wynnster/ 100% Wool/ Made In India'. Uniforms 2002-09-18
Typescript biographies, 1846-1914, of 17 senior officers who became well known as a result of their actions on the North West Frontier of India, as Commandants of the Punjab Frontier Force or as commanders of frontier regiments. Archives 1987-11-119
Papers comprising originals and microfilm copies relating to Brig Gen John Edmond Gough VC (1871-1915), nd. Archives 1992-11-99
Collection of 104 33rpm and six 45rpm records of British, Canadian, German, French and Russian military music of the 16th to the 20th Centuries; compiled by Mr A Lamb. Sound Recordings 1992-11-22
Pair of black leather lace up civilian shoes, nd; pattern 1944; worn by Mr William Phipps, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own); with leather lining and soles. Uniforms 2002-09-19
Three photographs showing portraits of Sgn Maj David Chambers McFoli, 80th Regiment of Foot (Staffordshire Volunteers), 1873-1875. Photographs 1985-08-19
Medals awarded to Pte A R Clarke, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 2 clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State; King's South Africa Medal 1901-02; British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19; associated with World War One (1914-1918). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Medals 2002-09-20
44 plans of Hounslow Barracks, 15 Jun 1860 - 14 Dec 1909. Archives 1991-10-129
64 plans relating to barracks at Windsor: Victoria Barracks (59) 1922-1971; Combermere Barracks (2) 1963-1968; Recreation Grounds Pavilion (3) 1970. Archives 1991-10-130
20 colour transparencies of pen and ink drawings, some with watercolour wash, collected and possibly executed by George Augustus Burge, draughtsman and surveyor to the garrison, 1736-1758. Photographs 1985-08-29
29 medals, orders and decorations, 1867-1956: South Africa Medal 1834-53; Abyssinian War Medal 1867-68; Ashantee War Medal 1873-74; South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79; Egyptian Campaigns Medal 1882-89; Khedive's Egyptian Star; Khedive's Egyptian Star 1882-91; Ashanti Star 1896; British South Africa Company's Medals 1890-97; British South Africa Company's Medals 1890-97; Central Africa Medal 1891-98; Central Africa Medal 1891-98; East and Central Africa Medal 1897-99; East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900; Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-97; Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896-1908; Ashanti Medal; Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902; Queen's Mediterranean Medal; King's South Africa Medal 1901-02; Natal Rebellion Medal 1906; Sudan Medal 1910; Africa General Service Medal 1902-56; Africa General Service Medal 1902-56; Royal West African Frontier Force Medal for Distinguished Conduct; Royal West African Frontier Force Medal Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; King's African Rifles Medal for Distinguished Conduct; King's African Rifles Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; Royal Humane Society Medal. Medals 1958-11-97
Album of 24 photographs compiled by an unidentified soldier, India 1920 (c). Photographs 1990-07-173
Album of 78 photographs compiled by an unidentified soldier, India 1917 (c). Photographs 1990-07-168
Album of 47 photographs compiled by Capt John Norwood VC, 5th Dragoon Guards, Boer War 1900 (c). Photographs 1990-07-169
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with six men who served at BRIXMIS; interviewees are Maj A M Hall, Midshipman C P King, Harry Alderson, Duncan Reid, Col W T Sedgwick, Maj Stuart Money. Sound Recordings 1991-08-115
Sound cassette: oral history interview with Maj James Michael Symes MC, recalling his time at BRIXMIS, 1948-1950. Interview conducted on 16 July 1991. Sound Recordings 1991-08-49
Group of 23 medals, 1799-1935. Medals 1958-11-99
Sound cassette: oral history interview with Group Capt Hans Neubroch OBE, Royal Air Force, recalling his time at BRIXMIS 1957-1959. Interview conducted on 16 July 1991. Sound Recordings 1991-08-48
Sound cassette: oral history interview with Lt Col Frederick Bonnart, recalling his service at BRIXMIS 1946-1949; interviewed by David Smurthwaite on 5 July 1991. Sound Recordings 1991-08-47
All ranks piper's button, standard sealed pattern, King's Own Scottish Borderers, 1965. Badges 1993-02-296
Two buttons, standard sealed pattern, King's African Rifles, 1955. Badges 1993-02-297
Shoulder title, Glasgow and Strathclyde University Officer Training Corps, standard sealed pattern, 1967. Badges 1993-02-298
Shoulder title, Royal Army Medical Corps, standard pattern, sealed pattern, 1947. Badges 1993-02-299
Shoulder title, Devon Army Cadet Force. standard pattern, sealed pattern, 1969. Badges 1993-02-300
Shoulder title, all ranks, Combined Cadet Force, standard pattern, sealed pattern, 1972, resealed 1985. Badges 1993-02-302
Shoulder title, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, standard pattern, sealed pattern, 1970. Badges 1993-02-303
Two buttons, standard sealed pattern, 1957, Queen's University Officer Training Corps. Badges 1993-02-304
Button, standard sealed pattern, 1959, Gibraltar Regiment. Badges 1993-02-305
Rank badge, standard sealed pattern, 1972, Unidentified. Badges 1993-02-306
Photograph album of 24 photographs compiled by Lt (later Brig) Francis Smith Reid, Royal Artillery, Chanak, 1922-1923. Photographs 1991-03-120
Papers of Lt Francis Low, 4th Bn Gordon Highlanders 1916-1917, and 1/6th Bn Hampshire Regiment, Mesopotamia 1916-1919. Archives 1991-02-324
Typescript account by L R Leach (later Lt Col), Royal Artillery, who served with a mountain battery in India 1938-1939. Archives 1991-02-323
Photocopies of documents issued to William Davies, 10th Regiment 1860-1886. Archives 1991-02-325
Sketches and documents found with sealed pattern badges, 1882-1963. Archives 1991-02-326
Papers of Capt J R Park, 4th Bn Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 1915-1933 and L/Cpl J A Park, 1/4th Bn Gordon Highlanders 1919. Archives 1991-03-22
Helmet, trial pattern, 87th (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot, 1854 (c). Uniforms 1958-12-159
Trousers, Unidentified, 1900 (c). Uniforms 1993-02-460
Major's Service Dress tunic and trousers, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own), 1960 (c). Uniforms 1993-02-461
Officer's greatcoat, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridges Own), 1960 (c). Uniforms 1993-02-462
Khaki Drill uniform: khaki drill tunic and white drill pantaloons, Universal Pattern 1960 (c). Uniforms 1993-02-463
Battle dress trousers, pattern, 1949, Unidentified British Army, worn by M Smith, 1958. Uniforms 1993-02-464
Overalls, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own), worn by Maj W W Jeffert, 1930 (c). Uniforms 1993-02-465