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Six photographs collected by Col E H Reeder, Royal Army Service Corps, 1926-1934 (c). Photographs 1998-02-178
Thank you and good bye! VHS video cassette; farewell parade of the Berlin Garrison, 1994. Film and Videos 1998-02-186
Souvenir menu and invitation card for the final reunion lunch of the Royal Indian Navy Association (1612-1947) at the Victory Services Club, Sat 11 Oct 1997. Archives 1998-02-189
Papers relating to the Northern Rhodesia Regiment, collected by Capt J A G Burchell: order of service; history; Christmas card. Archives 1998-02-191
Two programmes for the passage through Karachi of Lord Mountbatten, 22 Mar 1947, and Lord Wavell, 23 Mar 1947, during the changeover of Viceroy; collected by Lt Col W L Farrow, Staff Officer of 1 Corps in Karachi, 1947. Archives 1998-02-192
25 B/W photographs taken by F T Harrison while serving in a Mobile Workshop Company, Royal Army Service Corps in 1st and 8th Armies, mostly in Italy; all captioned and where dated - 1944. Photographs 1998-02-197
Copy of confidential report: British Army of the Rhine Officers' Confidential Report. Chain of Reporting, Mar 1990, MS Branch HQ BAOR. Archives 1998-02-203
Papers of a representative for the War Office on the Inter-Departmental Rewards Committee, 1936-1945, covering discussions on awards and commissions for operations in Addis Ababa (1936), Palestine (1936), Waziristan (1937), Palestine (1938), Yangtse River (1937) and Aden (1938), together with amendments to award schemes to the Royal Warrant governing the Victoria Cross (1942). Archives 1998-02-205
Photocopy of letter written by Cornet G H Woodard, 1st Royal Dragoons, to his father, 1 Jan 1859; he describes the unsavoury behaviour by the officers of the regiment, and requests his father to secure a transfer for him to another regiment; supporting documentation and a copy of a photograph of Woodard in a cavalry uniform. Archives 1998-02-209
Photocopy of letter written by Cornet G H Woodard, 1st Royal Dragoons, to his father, 1 Jan 1859; he describes the unsavoury behaviour by the officers of the regiment, and requests his father to secure a transfer for him to another regiment; supporting documentation and a copy of a photograph of Woodard in a cavalry uniform. Photographs 1998-02-209
Japanese Government ten cents and one rupee banknote, from the possessions of Major Robert Colin Pringle, Royal Signals, who served with the Chindits, 1944; with photocopies of two obituaries. Archives 1998-02-211
Photocopied typescript history of Roland Dance: 'Roland Dance: His Career with the 6th Dragoon Guards; his Service in the Indian Mutiny', compiled by his great grand nephew. Archives 1998-02-217
Two hand stamps for marking the formation badge of the 23rd Indian Division, 1945 (c); one stamp depicts a fighting cock, the second a circle; the former would have been used with red ink on top of the latter, which would have used light yellow ink. Equipment, general 1998-02-235
Paratrooper's helmet, 1944; used by commandos; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Armour 1998-02-238
Helmet Mk I 1915, refurbished 1939; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Armour 1998-02-239
Braces, pattern 1944, 1945 (c), associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-240
Aluminium water bottle with screw top, pattern 1944, 1950 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-241
Water bottle carrier, pattern 1944, 1970 (c), associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-242
Waistbelt, pattern 1944, 1970 (c), associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-243
Basic pouch, pattern 1944, 1974; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-244
Basic pouch (left), pattern 1944, 1945; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-245
Basic pouch, pattern 1944, 1964; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-246
Basic pouch (left), pattern 1944, 1980 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-247
Bayonet, No 4 Mk III, for a No 4 rifle, with scabbard and frog, 1944 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Edged Weapons 1998-02-248
Bayonet, No 4 Mk III, for a No 4 rifle, with scabbard and frog, 1944 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Equipment, general 1998-02-248
Braces, pattern 1944, 1950 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Equipment, general 1998-02-249
Waistbelt, pattern 1944, 1956; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Equipment, general 1998-02-250
Pull through 1940 (c); used by Sgt S Scott extensively, No 3 Army Commando. Equipment, general 1998-02-251
Pack, experimental (?) 1975; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-252
Web haversack, pattern 1937, 1954; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-253
Web haversack, pattern 1937, 1941; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-254
Pair of web 'L' straps, pattern 1944, 1945; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-255
Brace attachment, pattern 1937, 1941; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-256
Web waistbelt, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); dyed dark green and brass painted black gloss; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-257
Wallet for Bren gun Mk I spare parts, pattern 1937, 1952; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-258
Waistbelt, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-259
Water bottle web carrier, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Equipment, general 1998-02-260
Basic pouch, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Equipment, general 1998-02-261
Revolver case designed for the .38 in calibre service revolver, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Equipment, general 1998-02-262
Prismatic compass and web pouch, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Scientific Instruments 1998-02-263
Prismatic compass and web pouch, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Army Commando. Equipment, general 1998-02-263
Entrenching tool carrier, pattern 1940; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando; rare item as most were sold out of service to the Israeli Defence Forces. Equipment, general 1998-02-264
Hair brush, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-265
Four braces (one left and three right), pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-266
Commando toggle rope, 1941 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-267
Commando toggle rope (ammunition type), 1941 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-268
Bergen rucksack 1945 (c); with Commando arm badges; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-269
Web waistbelt, pattern 1944; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946; probably relates to work with Army Cadets. Equipment, general 1998-02-270
Sterilisation outfit for use with water bottles 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-271
Valise, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-272
Pickering's web equipment renovator, khaki green (dark), with tin 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-273
Button stick, steel, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946; worn and rusting. Equipment, general 1998-02-274
WESCO camouflage stick, single colour (brown), 1991; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946; relates to Scott's work with the Army Cadets. Equipment, general 1998-02-275
2 oz tin of Dubbin, Protective No 1 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-276
Map case, pattern 1937, 1940 (c); associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-277
Entrenching tool helve and carrier, pattern 1937, 1942; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-278
Web braces, pattern 1944, 1945; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Equipment, general 1998-02-279
Handmade wooden model of Landing Craft Assault LCA39 1940 (c); hand-painted blue, green and white; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Models 1998-02-280
Telescopic sight for artillery, No51 LC MK IS, 1945; associated with Sgt S Scott, No 3 Commando, 1940-1946. Scientific Instruments 1998-02-281
The Army Benevolent Fund. VHS video. Film and Videos 1994-01-163
Indian Army VC Book. Microfilm on spool. Archives 1963-08-77
Cine film, six reels of film depicting aspects of life in the Mahratta Light Infantry 1943; colour and black and white; video copies available. Film and Videos 1965-08-71
Two reels of cine film: 3rd Indian Cavalry 1938-1939; cine film taken by J P N Graham; video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1980-09-1
Templer of Malaya. 16 mm colour cine film interview with FM Templer, examining his view of the anti-terrorist campaign in Malaya 1952-1954. (one of two films); produced by SKC (Services Kinema Corporation). Covering the topics: intelligence, police reorganisation, government information services; associated with Malaya (1950-1957). Film and Videos 1981-06-11
Video cassette: The Stillwell Road; US account of construction of Ledo Road, later renamed Stilwell Road, includes footage on the Japanese advance through Burma, Chindit operations, flights over 'the Hump', Flying Tigers, Merrill's Marauders, 1944 engagements during the Japanese offensive and retreat; duration 44 mins; associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Film and Videos 1983-08-20
Video cassette with 3 films: Battle for San Pietro, documentary by Maj John Huston, heavily criticised and edited after preview by senior officers. The Enemy Strikes, captured German footage was used in this US propaganda account of the German Ardennes Offensive 1944. Rolling to the Rhine, the Red Ball Express, the 24 hr one way truck route across France which carried nearly half a million tons of freight during its 81 day existence in 1944. Film and Videos 1983-08-21
Embroidered handkerchief bearing Auxiliary Territorial Service badge, associated with Sgt Marjorie Ada Dean, 1944 (c). Equipment, uniform 1998-02-283
Portrait of Maurice Henry Morgan Watts, War Correspondent, 1944. Pen and ink drawing by D Gilchik, 1944. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-02-287
Colt .32 in self-loading pistol, Model 1897/1903. Carried by General (later Field Marshal) Sir Gerald Templer, Malaya, 1952-1954. With unmarked mahogany case lined with green baize, containing two magazines and a carton of Kynoch .32 in ammunition (50 rounds). Firearms 1998-01-118
Colt .32 in self-loading pistol, Model 1897/1903. Carried by General (later Field Marshal) Sir Gerald Templer, Malaya, 1952-1954. With unmarked mahogany case lined with green baize, containing two magazines and a carton of Kynoch .32 in ammunition (50 rounds). Equipment, general 1998-01-118
Colt .32 in self-loading pistol, Model 1897/1903. Carried by General (later Field Marshal) Sir Gerald Templer, Malaya, 1952-1954. With unmarked mahogany case lined with green baize, containing two magazines and a carton of Kynoch .32 in ammunition (50 rounds). Ammunition 1998-01-118
Approx 1500 ft of standard 8 mm film shot by Lt Col Emsden Lambert from 1930-1949 (c): personal and family material, training, operations and everyday life of 16th Punjab Regiment. The film has been transferred to video and a contents list compiled. Identifiable material includes: presentation of the colours to 1/16 Punjabis 1939, scenes of No 3 and No6 Services Rehabilitation Centres during World War Two, and the Lambert Family's emigration to New Zealand in the early 1950s. Film and Videos 1989-07-67
Video tape: A Nation Springs to Arms. Video record: extracts (about 80% of whole) of Ministry of Information film; produced by British Movietone News, January 1940 (c); covers conscription, outbreak of war, mobilisation of reservists, embarkation and disembarkation of the British Expeditionary Force, the British Expeditionary Force in France - marching, training, and at ease, and visit of George VI to British Expeditionary Force in December 1939. The extract ends with British troops on Maginot Line, looking out on to snowy front line. Film also includes footage of one of George V's visits to the Western Front; associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), World War Two, Outbreak of War (1939-1945) and World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1943). Film and Videos 1989-07-76
Seventeen cans of 8 and 16 mm film showing everyday life in the 16th Light Cavalry 1935-1945 (c). Film and Videos 1989-08-94
Four VHS video cassettes of films collected by J Wallace of Wigan, mostly taken from televised showings of films and documentaries, relating to Burma campaign: Burma Star Association 38th Annual Remembrance Parade, 1984, Mountbatten of Burma, Japan 1941-1945, Karens of Burma, Burma Campaign 1942-1945, Mountbatten (The Imperial Enemy), Burma Campaign, Burma Victory, Gurkha 85, For Valour (Burma), For Valour (Central) and For Valour (Arakan). Film and Videos 1989-11-7
The American Revolution Comes to England. Video record of re-enactment at Audley End, Summer 1987, featuring American re-enactment group and the Napoleonic Association. Produced by English Heritage and Prospect and Company Limited. Film and Videos 1989-11-14
When You Wake Up. One reel of 16 mm cine film; recruiting film, Women's Royal Army Corps. Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-132
16 mm and 8 mm cine film collected by Major-General Sir Stuart Greeves, Royal Indian Army Service Corps, relating to his life in India and to his service career; 38 cans, details given on cans 1-7; a video viewing copy is available for part of this collection. Film and Videos 1990-04-236
One of six cans of 16 mm cine film containing transferred 35 mm material relating to personalities and events 1897-1914 including Boer War, Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and Imperial Propaganda 1902-1914; much of the material is copyright IWM or NFA; a short list is available and should be consulted before any request is made to view the film; with DVD copies; video copies available (U-Matic). Film and Videos 1990-10-25-1
Silver tankard with hinged lid, inscribed in cartouche; presented to Capt J F Sherer by the Calcutta Hockey Club, Feb 1864; marked with initials, possibly to Thomas Rush; London hallmarks 1732-1733; decorated with cast and chased flowers, acanthus leaves and c-scrolls; stepped foot; '?' -shaped handle with hinge and flange; gilt interior. Silver 1998-03-6
Silver mounted desk set of two polo pony's hooves, one with two-handled cup with removable silver insert on top, the other with a screw-lid inkwell with hinged cover, both engraved with insignia of Capt J F Sherer, 49th Bengal Native Infantry, 1865 (c); no hallmarks, stamped by Allan and Hayes, Calcutta, crescent tally mark, 1865 (c). Silver 1998-03-7
Silver salver, presented to Capt J F Sherer, 49th Bengal Native Infantry, 1864 (c); stamped by Hamilton and Company, Calcutta, with elephant stamp and horse-shoe tally mark, 1864 (c). Silver 1998-03-8
Exhibition medal, Calcutta Agricultural Exhibition, 1864, awarded to Capt Joseph Ford Sherer (later Maj Gen), 49th Bengal Native Infantry. Medals 1998-03-9
'78TH DIV. FIRST ARMY/ NORTH AFRICA/ First Major Engagement/ Djebel Abiod/ Nov 17th 1942'. Brass ashtray fashioned from base of 25 pdr shell, inscription relating to 78th Div, 1st Army, and their first major engagement in North Africa at Djebel Abiod, 17 Nov 1942; inset with gold-metal coin with raised Roman lettering and Arabic inscriptions. Crafts 1998-03-10
Two reels of Cine film 16 mm striped B/W print: Indian Cavalry; footage shows Great Delhi Durbar 1911; Review at Rawalpindi 1923; Review of Viceroy's Bodyguard and other cavalry regiments 1936-1943 (c); Review by Lord Linlithgow 1936-1943 (c); Indian Cavalry in Palestine 1915 (c); Indian Cavalry in France 1915 (c). Copy on 8 mm (?). Video copies available. Film and Videos 1990-10-26
Why Not You ? 16 mm Kodachrome cine film, associated with Women's Royal Army Corps. Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-144
Princess Royal at Manorbier. 16 mm cine film of Mary, The Princess Royal at Manorbier, Wales, Women's Royal Army Corps. Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-145
Two copies of 16 mm cine film TV interview with Brig E J Nolan, DWRAC, when on a visit to the USA Oct 1974. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-147
16 mm cine film shot at the Conference of NATO Senior Women's Services Officers in London, Nov 1975. Video copies available. (VHS and U-Matic). [RESTRICTED] Film and Videos 1994-01-148
Hers to Command. 16 mm cine film relating to Women's Royal Army Corps; Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-149
Marjorie Proops takes a Cool, Steady Look at the WRAC; 16 mm film, Central Office of Information recruiting film, a Rayant Picture, produced and directed by John Durst, 1966. The film covers trades open to women including driving, mess staff, artillery technical jobs, horse riding and groom, kennel maid, postal sorter, military police, clerk and teleprinter operator, leisure activities, 'The Travellers', a band formed of WRAC personnel. Includes views of Queen Elizabeth Park Guildford, Middle Wallop, RA Mess Woolwich and Melton Mowbray and interviews with serving members of the Corps. Running time 18mins. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-150
Collection of 20 video cassettes: Passing Out Parades at the Women's Royal Army Corps Centre (Army Women's Training Centre) Sep 1990 to final parade 14 Jan 1993 (No 20). Film and Videos 1994-01-153
TV AM interview with Natasha Collins (half-sister of Joan and Jackie) discussing her desire for a commission in the Army and the situation with her family 1990 (c). Running time 5 mins 20 secs. Film and Videos 1994-01-156
Shield shaped plaque, 1947 (c); wood with plastic, no makers details; emblem of a red eagle inscribed on scroll below 'Fourth Indian Division 1941-45; metal label with inscription 'Field Marshal Earl Wavell Wrote...' . Crafts 1998-03-14
Gold and brass sweetheart brooch with blue and red enamelling, 1925 (c); given to Mrs F C Jewell by her second husband, Capt John Witherow Jewell; inscription relating to Sam Browne's Cavalry, 12th Frontier Force, encircling mounted figure, all surmounted by crown; vertical pin and safety catch verso; some loss of red enamel in crown. Crafts 1998-03-19
Embroidered chair back used in officers' mess of the 2nd King Edward VII's Own Goorkhas (The Sirmoor Rifles), 1973 (c)-1994. Equipment, uniform 1998-03-22
Regimental flag of the Bihar Regiment, 1950 (c)-1997; flown at Hurlingham at annual meeting of Indian Army Association. Flags and Colours 1998-03-23
Should Women Bear Arms. VHS video cassette recorded from Central Television, 10 Apr 1987, running time 25 mins. Film and Videos 1994-01-142
Silver standard finial in form of hand; replica of the Persian finial captured by the Poona Horse at Koosh-ab, Persian War, 1857; replica made from melted down mess silver in India, 1921; the original surmounted the standard of the 1st Khasghai Regiment of Fars; palm engraved with Arabic script. Silver 1998-03-29
Silver obelisk on plinth, presented to officers of the 2nd Bn 16th Punjab Regiment by their comrades, 1948; silver by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London hallmarks, 1948-1949; obelisk bears regimental badge; stepped base, resting on square ebonized wood plinth bearing plaques; inscription and lists of subadar majors, regimental titles, battle honours and commandants; wooden carrying box, lined with green felt. Silver 1998-03-30