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Soup tureen, 1817; silver, obliterated makers mark and no hallmark, 1817; plain upper body inscribed, 'PRESENTED/ BY Major-General, the Honble Alexander Duff TO/ THE OFFICERS OF THE 88th REGT/...'; with two handles attached to the shoulders, on oval domed foot upon four scrolled claw legs, with gadrooned rim; relating to Maj Gen Alexander Duff; associated with the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers). Silver 1960-07-79
Menu holder, 1884-1908; white metal, made by Arthur and Bone, 1908 (c); comprising a representation of a Japanese Peasant's straw hat, engraved, 'February 29 1884', 'El Teb', 'Tokyo 1908'; three crossed spears lashed together with silver wire above the hat, below a pair of crossed swords lashed together, in wooden box; associated with the Egyptian War (1882) and the Battle of El Teb, 1st Sudan War (1884-1885). Silver 1960-08-108
Two bridge markers, 1891 (c); silver and ivory, made by H A, hallmarked London, nd, 1891(c); rectangular, with eight movable ivory tabs on top and cast applied badge comprising a harp, and crowned rose and harp wreath; relating to Lt P Sellar; associated with the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards. Silver 1960-08-5
Cup, 1903 (c); silver, possibly Indian European, made by P Q S, no hallmark, 1903 (c); with pigs' tusk handles, three supporting legs in form of pig's legs; inscribed, 'Presented by... president Poona Hunt to the winner of the Bheema cup'; relating to A D Younghusband; associated with the Royal Field Artillery. Silver 1960-11-159
Match holder, 1913-1915; silver, made by N C E Limited, hallmarked Birmingham, 1913-1914; rectangular with hinged lid, with ring on one side for attachment to a watch chain, serrated groover verso for striking match; inscribed, 'E HARTLEY/ L.F/ HRH PRINCESS ROYAL/ NOV 1915'; relating to E Hartley; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Silver 1960-12-197
Vinaigrette jar, 1936 (c) and Tureen stand, 1898; jar made by H and H, 1936-1937 and stand made by Royal Worcester; relating to 5th Bn, 14th Punjab Regiment. Silver 1960-12-4
Vinaigrette jar, 1936 (c) and Tureen stand, 1898; jar made by H and H, 1936-1937 and stand made by Royal Worcester; relating to 5th Bn, 14th Punjab Regiment. Ceramics 1960-12-4
Goblet shaped cup, 1883-1884; silver, made by Cooke and Kelvey, Calcutta, 1883 (c); upon raised inverted trumpet shaped foot with beaded edge, plain stem with central beaded knob; bowl inscribed, 'BENGAL RIFLE CLUB/ 1883-84/ GRAND AGGREGRATE/ WON BY/ W A BROWNE'; relating to W A Browne; associated with the Bengal Rifle Club; together with related certificates. Silver 1960-12-57
Goblet shaped cup, 1883-1884; silver, made by Cooke and Kelvey, Calcutta, 1883 (c); upon raised inverted trumpet shaped foot with beaded edge, plain stem with central beaded knob; bowl inscribed, 'BENGAL RIFLE CLUB/ 1883-84/ GRAND AGGREGRATE/ WON BY/ W A BROWNE'; relating to W A Browne; associated with the Bengal Rifle Club; together with related certificates. Archives 1960-12-57
Brass gun plaque, 1917; removed from a Turkish gun captured outside Jerusalem; relating to the Turkish Army; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Crafts 1961-03-34
Wine label, consisting of a boars tusk bound with silver, 1895; the tusk is bound at point and base with silver, and with a silver edge; a silver chain fixed to two rings one at either end of the tusk; relating to C G, Jeypore; one of a pair. Silver 1961-04-10
Snuff box, 1810 (c); gold and enamel, probably of Spanish manufacture, 1810 (c); given to Sgn Thomas Rose by the Spanish Army for his care of the General the Marquis de Romana, Commander of Spanish Forces, Peninsular War (1808-1814), 1810 (c); relating to the Spanish Army, Medical Staff. Silver 1961-04-11
Cup, 1909; silver, by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, 1909-1910; with two handles and four supporting legs of pigs' tusks; inscribed, 'MAJOR C GOUGH', from the Nagar Tent Club. Also marked to Lt Col Charles Frederick Howard Gough. Silver 1961-04-9
Silver owl, 1929; silver, maker's mark, 'B [and] F Ltd', hallmarked London, 1927-1928; owl, a pattern presented to instructors on leaving, on a stepped cylindrical plinth, encircled by a silver band bearing a presentation inscription: 'STAFF COLLEGE QUETTA/ 1927-1929/ LT COL G O de R CHANNER 7th GURKHA RIFLES'; presented to Lt Col George Osborne de Renzy Channer, 7th Gurkha Rifles, 1929; associated with the Staff College, Quetta. Silver 1961-06-33
Two photographs of Bombay Volunteer Artillery with what is believed to be a 9 in RML 12 ton Elswick Pattern gun on a casemate or dwarf platform, 1887 (c). Photographs 1983-10-24
Double-handed trophy cup, with lid and ornate cast decoration, 1825 (c); silver, by William Eley, 1824-1825; inscribed, 'Presented to Capt John Wimble/ of the ship/ 'FLORENTIA...'; relating to Capt John Wimble, 1825. Silver 1961-07-126
Silver statuette, 1927 (c)-1939; silver, made by Elkington and Company, hallmarked Birmingham, 1927-1928; depicting a mounted rifleman; upon stepped dark oak rectangular patrol bearing silver plaque on the front inscribed, 'PRESENTED TO/ THE S.P.M.R./ BY G.R.T. CONGREVE/ 'BEST PATROL''; with inscribed, white metal panels round the base; relating to C T Congreve; associated with Anamalai, India; relating to the Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles. Silver 1961-07-128
Photograph of the presentation of colours to 10th Bn Queen's Regiment by FM Lord Plumer, Ereshoven, Germany, 1919; photographed by J Davis; stamped on verso, 'Picture of Presentation of/ flag to 10th Queens/ at ERESHOVEN/ GERMANY 1919/ by Field Marshal Lord Plumer', and verso top right, 'J.DAVIS M.P.S./ 2 CASSIO RD./ WATFORD'. Photographs 1983-10-25
Cigarette case, 1914; silver plate, made 1914 (c); rectangular with rounded corners; outside is decorated with engraved bands of parallel lines, inside a horseshoe, bust profile of soldier lighting a cigarette; owned by Pte T A Davey, 2nd Bn Royal Irish Regiment; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Silver 1961-07-150
Twenty photocopy photographs of West Indians serving in the British Army; relating to West Indies Regiment, Royal Engineers, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Auxiliary Territorial Service, and the Caribbean Regiment; associated with World War One (1914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). Photographs 1983-10-26
Photograph album of 85 photographs; inscribed on album cover: '1939-40/ L. J. N. Compiled'; relating to domestic skills and the Nilgiri Hills, Burma, 1939.Third of three photograph albums compiled by Mrs L J Newman, wife of Lt Col H E M Newman, 1924-1940 Photographs 1978-10-78
Portrait photograph of Pte George O'Hara Thompson, 69th Coy, Imperial Yeomanry, 1900 (c); depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Pte Thompson in service dress; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Photographs 1983-10-27
Contemporary copies of financial estimates and accounts relating to the Army 1715-1739. Archives 1989-08-23
Photograph of troops, possibly Royal Artillery and an Indian Artillery unit posed near the Sphinx, Egypt, 1916 (c); associated with World War One, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918). Photographs 1983-10-28
Photograph of a charcoal sketch by Sam Morse-Brown, 1945; depicts Col Herbert John Impson, Royal Lincolnshire Regiment; typed label verso, 'Colonel H J Impson OBE MC/ Royal Lincolnshire Regt/ FLORENCE 1945/ & PERUGIA/ By Major Sam Morse-Brown/ Commandant Army College Italy 1945-1946/ [?] started the Army College in Austria-1946-1947/ continued with and packed up/ the Army College, DALKEITH/ Scotland/ The last job of a long career'; associated with World War Two, Italy (1943-1945). Photographs 1983-10-29
Combined waterbottle and mess tin,1990-1991 (c); made of aluminium; with a canvas carrying case that displays Arabic writing in biro in several places; associated with the Gulf War (1990-1991). Equipment, general 2004-01-106
Plastic washing basin, United States government, 1943; manufactured in New York, United States of America, 1943; stamped on back, 'U.S./ American Hard Rubber/ New York N.Y./ 1943'; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2004-01-102
46 colour transparencies associated with Belize, 1978, Rhodesia 1980, ceremonial subjects, 1971-1980 and uniforms, 1967-1976. Photographs 1983-10-35
Sleeping bag, desert khaki, 1943; used by T G Harvey, Royal Army Medical Corps, 1943-1945 (c); manufactured by O and Company, 1943; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2004-01-103
Housewife, 1915-1936; canvas, with red lining and leather stitched to outside; handwritten, 'R J Stratton'; written using stencil: 'R J N'; associated with Richard John Stratton, Royal Army Medical Corps, 1915-1919, World War One (1914-1918). Equipment, general 2004-01-107
Pair of white canvas kitbags, 1939 (c)-1945 (c); used by T G Harvey, Royal Army Medical Corps, 1939 (c)-1945 (c); associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2004-01-104
Two bottles of 'Airborne Golden Jubilee' ale, unopened, in original packagaing, 1991 (c); produced by Courage Limited, 5 St James Square, London, SW1; specially produced to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50 years) of Britain's airborne forces, 1991; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2004-01-105
Khaki coloured canvas magazine bag, to be worn as a belt, 1990-1991; with three main compartments for magazines and four smaller utility pockets; Arabic writing in biro on reverse; associated with the Gulf War (1990-1991). Equipment, general 2004-01-108
Silver plate fork, made 1900 (c); four pronged flatware with yellow bone handle; inscribed, '3RD/ RMF'; associated with the 3rd Bn Royal Munster Fusiliers. Silver 1961-08-41
Horse hoof inkstand, 1879-1880; silver-mounted, maker's mark, 'ROWLAND WARD [and] CO NATURALISTS, 166 PICADILLY' and 'J E' on the silver fittings, hallmarked London 1879-1880; two silver-mounted horse hooves upon an ebonised base, adapted as a paperweight with a lifting ring, and as an inkwell bearing a family crest; on the base, a round cornered plaque bears the inscription, 'MAJOR WIGRAM BATTYE/ Queen's Own Guides/ KILLED NEAR FUTTEHABAD/ AFGHAN CAMPAIGN/ 2nd April 1879'; the paperweight is inscribed, 'IVANHOE/ 2nd April 1879'; the lid of the inkwell is inscribed, 'DUCAT AMOR DEI'; associated with Maj Wigram Battye; relating to the Queen's Own Guides; associated with the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). Silver 1961-08-65
Gilt bust of FM Arthur Wellesley,1st Duke of Wellington, in hollow-cast, 1820 (c). Silver 1961-10-94
Two cigarette cases and two matchboxes; silver plate, made 1910 (c); associated with 2nd City of London Rifles; associated with Boer War (1899-1902). Silver 1961-11-208
Two cigarette cases and two matchboxes; silver plate, made 1910 (c); associated with 2nd City of London Rifles; associated with Boer War (1899-1902). Crafts 1961-11-208
Large spanner, nut and bolt, 1920; silver plated metal, without maker's marks, probably made in Mesopotamia, Iraq, 1920 (c); inscribed, 'PRESENTED TO/ Lady MacMunn...' and commemorating the Opening of the Baghdad-Basra Railway, 1920; presented by Brig Gen G Lubbock, CMG DIO. Silver 1961-11-30
Spoon, 1899 (c); pressed steel, maker unknown, 1899 (c); used by Lt Col David Stanley William Ogilvy, the 11th Earl Airlie, whilst serving with the 12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Silver 1961-12-725
Cigarette box, 1925; Indian silver and wood, made 1925 (c); rectangular, wood lined in two compartments; lid inscribed: 'FROM/ LT. COL. HIS HIGHNESS BAWAB/ SIR MHD AHMAD ALI KHAN BAHADUR../ TO LT COL L V BOND, R E...'; surmounted by a device comprising a shield, crossed swords, stars, crescents; relating to Lt Col L V Bond; associated with the Royal Engineers. Silver 1962-03-54
Statuette, 1930 (c); silver, made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, hallmarked London, 1929-1930; representing a native soldier standing at ease; on ivory column standing on an ebonised cubic plinth on square stepped base; small ivory elephant at each corner of base; plaque on base inscribed, 'PRESENTED TO/ COLONEL R.A. DE B ROSE, .../ BY...GOLD COAST REGIMENT...'; presented in memory of services rendered during World War One; associated with Col Richard Aubrey de Burgh Rose; relating to the Gold Coast Regiment; associated with World War One, West Africa (1914-1918). Silver 1962-06-24
Photograph album containing 205 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1943; photographs are of locations in Egypt; with captions from a separate index volume; associated with World War Two, North Africa (1940-1943). Photographs 1975-03-63-9
Silver plated three-branched candelabrum, 1850 (c); fluted baluster stem with two scrolled knops on a fluted scrolled edge foot; with an engraved device of the numeral '94' surmounted by a crown; associated with the 94th Regiment of Foot, the 2nd Bn 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) and the Indian Army. Silver 1962-06-33-1
Jug, 1895; silver, made by Mappin and Webb, hallmarked London 1895-1896; with bulbous body decorated all over with foliate scrolls and ears of wheat, on the back a device comprising an elephant and inscription; inscribed, 'Duke of Connaught's Cup/ 4th prize/ revolver competition/ won at Alexandria/ 1895'; inscribed, 'SERINGAPATAM, '2ND BATTALION' and 'THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS'; the neck is inscribed with the names of the team, Col Brook, Lt Bytne, Capt Gore, 2/Lt Crockett, Lt and Adj Thomas and 2/Lt Gough; on stepped foot without a stem; relating to the 2nd Bn The Connaught Rangers. Silver 1962-06-33
Mustard pot, 1850 (c); silver plate, made 1850 (c); without a liner, cylindrical with circular hinged lid bearing a device '94' surmounted by a crown, rim is decorated with gadrooning; with handle; associated with the 2nd Bn 94th Regiment of Foot. Silver 1962-06-33
Tankard, 1909; silver with glass base, made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, hallmarked London 1909-1910; cylindrical, with glass bottom, tapering upwards with plain ovoid handle; front bears inscription; from the Sergeant's mess, 94th Regiment of Foot; relating to Capt H W Worsley-Gough; associated with the 2nd Bn The Connaught Rangers. Silver 1962-06-33
Mustard spoon, 1826 (c); silver, made by Chas Fox, hallmarked London, 1825-1826; with reeded handle and hemispherical bowl, device consisting of '94' surmounted by a crown is engraved on handle; relating to the 94th Regiment of Foot. Silver 1962-06-33
Trophy cup, 1905-1912; silver, made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, hallmarked London, 1911-1912; upon the front and back are cast applied uninscribed cartouches, with two bifurcated handles; cover adorned with flora and bolted figure of corporal; ebonised plinth bearing silver plaque inscribed, 'VOLUNTEER CAVALRY TENT PEGGING TOURNAMENT/ WON B/ THE PUNJAB LIGHT HORSE/ 1905. 1906. 1908. 1909. 1911'; associated with the Punjab Light Horse. Silver 1962-07-3
Colonel (later Brigadier General) Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence (1806-57), dictating letters to Rajah Dina Nath, 1850 (c). Photograph after a miniature probably by a company painter, artist unknown, 1900 (c); Lawrence seated in a chair to the right, his scribe seated to the left. Prints 2004-01-109
Sir John Lawrence BarT GCB, KSI Governor-General of India. Uncoloured mezzotint by A N Sanders after T F Dicksee, 1864 (c); published by Henry Graves and Company, Pall Mall, London, 14 May 1864; three quarter length portrait, seated, in civilian dress; holding a pair of spectacles and a piece of paper; signed in ink lower right, 'John Lawrence/ 20th March 1869'. Prints 2004-01-110
Centrepiece, 1837-1839; silver, by B P, hallmarked London, 1838-1839; on a tripod, mirrored base; three sided with a scene on each face and a figurine at the corners; at top centre a bowl, and six candelabra arms; decorated with fluting and foliage; inscribed, 'THE LOYALISTS OF MONTREAL... ADMIRATION of his WISDOM in CONDUCT, his/ GALLANTRY IN ACTION and his MERCY in VICTORY'; presented to Lt Col George Augustus Wetherall, 2nd Bn 1st (the Royal) Regiment for '...the defeat of the rebels at St Charles on 25th Nov. 1837'; associated with Canada, Papineau Rebellion (1837-1838). Silver 1962-09-1
Candelabra centrepiece, silver, made 1861 (c); with six branches and separate mirror base; associated with the 1st Bn Royal Munster Fusiliers, 1861 (c). Silver 1962-10-159
Cup, 1879-1880; silver, made by H A, hallmarked Sheffield, 1879-1880; body has upper band of zig zags upon stylised foliate ground; inscribed below, 'PRESENTED/ TO THE/ 2ND bATTN 18TH ROYAL IRISH/ By Capt Charlton Dawson/ 1880'; on plain stem with central knob; relating to Capt Charlton Dawson; associated with the 2nd Bn, 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot. Silver 1962-10-48
Paperweight stand with two musket bullets and a coin, 1689 (c)-1780 (c); associated with Battle of Wandiwash, Seven Years War, India, the Battle of Perembacum, 2nd Mysore War (1780-1784), and the Irish War (1689-1691). Silver 1962-10-49
Tray, 1922; silver plate, made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, 1922; circular, upon four feet, with reinforced decorated edge, plain surface bearing the inscription, 'PRESENTED/ TO THE OFFICERS/ TRAINING BATTALION, BOMBAY PIONEERS/ BY THE OFFICERS OF THE/ ORIGINAL STAFF', in upper centre and five devices below; associated with the 2nd Bombay Pioneers. Silver 1962-10-65
Oil lamp, 1876-1877; silver, made by Stephen Smith and Son, hallmarked London, 1876-1877; shaped like an Eastern lamp, with coiled snake forming the handle, and a small stopper on top; inscribed, 'FROM/ CAPTAIN CAULFIELD FRENCH/ ON RETIREMENT/ 20TH APRIL 1877/ TO HIS BROTHER OFFICERS/ OF THE 94TH...'; on circular tray; relating to Capt Caulfield French; associated with the 94th Regiment of Foot. Silver 1962-10-67
Inkstand, 1924-1925; silver, made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, hallmarked London, 1924-1925; a silver replica drum of the Royal Irish Regiment, set upon a square stepped base bearing plaque inscribed, 'PRESENTED TO/ MAJOR-GENERAL J B FORSTER ME/ THE LAST COLONEL OF/ THE ROYAL IRISH/ BY THE OFFICERS 1924'; with a pen holder on left side; relating to Maj Gen J B Forester; associated with the Royal Irish Regiment. Silver 1962-11-10
Table lighter in the form of an old oil lamp, 1899 (c); silver, made by John Browne, hallmarked London, 1898-1899; with handle in the shape of a snake's head and part of body; the top is engraved with a device comprising the letters 'RI' surmounted by a crown; inscribed, 'PRESENTED BY/ CAPT O'HARA APD'; relating to Capt O'Hara; associated with the Royal Irish Regiment. Silver 1962-11-10
Sir John Lawrence BarT GCB, KSI Governor-General of India, 1864 (c). Uncoloured mezzotint by A N Sanders after T F Dicksee, 1864 (c); published by Henry Graves and Company, Pall Mall, London, 14 May 1864; three quarter length portrait, seated, in civilian dress; holding a pair of spectacles and a piece of paper. Prints 2004-01-111
Colour photolithograph Christmas greetings card with a photograph after Alfred Crowdy Lovett, 1911 (c); published by Chilcombe-Greywell, Basingstoke, 2003; reproducing a watercolour of King George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911; with a photograph inside of George V on horseback; card secured by a ribbon in the regimental colours; with regimental insignia; associated with Skinner's Horse. Prints 2004-01-113
Panorama of the Charge of the Light Brigade, the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. Chromolithograph by Val Rosa and Company, after T Poilpot and S Jacobs, nd; published by Val Rosa and Company, 1881; associated with the Battle of Balaklava, Crimean War (1854-1856) 1854. Prints 2004-01-114
Mentioned in despatches certificates dated 11 Oct 1917 and 30 Sept 1918, RSM D H Cozens, Coldstream Guards and King's African Rifles, 1917-1918; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Archives 1989-08-101
Report on Burma War by Col M L Treston: typescript document with five accompanying photographs, 1941-1942. Archives 1989-08-105
Report on Burma War by Col M L Treston: typescript document with five accompanying photographs, 1941-1942. Photographs 1989-08-105
Dish warmer, 1900 (c); silver plate, made by Elkington and Company, 1900 (c); oval stepped ring on four scrolled legs, a spirit burner rests on a wire projection in the centre of the ring; associated with the Royal Irish Regiment. Silver 1962-11-10
Cigar cutter, 1898 (c); silver made by J B, hallmarked London, 1898-1899; rectangular, with two cutting devices at the front, and two hinges at the back, top engraved with device comprising 'RI' surmounted by a crown; inscribed, 'PRESENTED BY/ CAPT O'HARA A.P.D.'; associated with the Royal Irish Regiment. Silver 1962-11-10
Certificate confirming that Adam Stubbs was a soldier in the Royal Regiment of Dragoons and was wounded on service in Ireland, with partial transcription, 1693. Archives 1989-08-107
Pair of paper knives, 1900 (c); silver, made by Barton, Bangalore, 1900 (c); in the form of two crossed swords in their sheaths, joined together at points by a crescent plaque inscribed, 'FROM BAND 2ND BATT. THE ROYAL IRISH', on rectangular wooden base; associated with the 2nd Bn The Royal Irish Regiment. Silver 1962-11-10
Clock, 1868-1870; silver, by J Hamilton and Son, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1869-1870; surmounted by the figure of a lancer riding at the trot, including a separate lance; with cylindrical, ebonized casing; inscribed, 'FROM/ Captain J W Macfarlan/ on appt. as Paymaster/ TO/ Colonel W H Slade/ and/ THE OFFICERS/ 5th Royal Irish Lancers/ 1868'; from the Mess Plate of the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers; relating Capt J W MacFarlane. Silver 1963-01-48
Clock, 1868-1870; silver, by J Hamilton and Son, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1869-1870; surmounted by the figure of a lancer riding at the trot, including a separate lance; with cylindrical, ebonized casing; inscribed, 'FROM/ Captain J W Macfarlan/ on appt. as Paymaster/ TO/ Colonel W H Slade/ and/ THE OFFICERS/ 5th Royal Irish Lancers/ 1868'; from the Mess Plate of the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers; relating Capt J W MacFarlane. Crafts 1963-01-48
Commanding officer's certificate of attendance issued to Maj Bateman, 8th (Volunteer) Bn, The Queen's Fusiliers (City of London), confirming his attendance at annual camp, 15-30 Jul 1989. Archives 1989-08-108
Printed programme in English and Chinese: formal opening ceremony of Garden of Remembrance, The Shrine, and Volunteer Memorial Gates - Liberation Day, 30 Aug 1962 - including order of ceremonial and roll of honour, as well as background to the enterprise - illustrated. Archives 1989-08-109
Manuscript copy of the standing orders of the Royal Staff Corps made by Ensign John Westmacott, who joined the Corps, then stationed at Hythe, Kent, on 2 Jul 1807. Inscribed on flyleaf 'John Westmacott, Royal Staff Corps, July 2nd 1807. Joined July 30 1807, at Hythe, Kent', and on the title page 'The Standing Orders of the Royal Staff Corps stationed at Hythe'. Archives 1989-08-110
Folding brown canvas seat, associated with Edwin Walker, Royal Engineers, 1914 (c); associated with World War One (1914-1918). Equipment, general 2004-01-115
Folding camp chair associated with Edwin Walker, Royal Engineers, 1914 (c); manufactured by Hays, Britain; stamped on wood, 'British Made', 'Registered X Trade Mark'; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Furniture 2004-01-116
Campaign wash basin and bath, made of green canvas, with one wooden stand, in a canvas bag, 1933; associated with Maj R J V Williams, Royal Artillery, World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 2004-01-119
89 letters of Capt John Workman, 5th Marahatta Anti Tank Regiment, 16th Indian Reserve Anti Tank Regiment and the 5th Indian Field Regiment in India, Burma and Singapore, 1943-1947; associated with World War Two, India and Far East (1941-1945). Archives 2004-01-118
Silver identity bracelet, used by Fwmn M L Stokes, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps, 1917-1919 (c); associated with World War One (1914-1918). Silver 2004-01-120
Sunny Biawak, Tourist Center of South-East Asia. Colour felt-tip pens, artist unknown, (thought to be a Royal Marine), 1966 (c). Caricature of characters lying on a rubbish-strewn beach, Sarawak, 1966. Drawings and Watercolours 1997-10-97
History: Brief History of Dorset's County Yeomanry; word processed acount written by Gen Sir Timothy Granville-Chapman, nd; associated with the Imperial Yeomanry and Dorset's County Yeomanry Cavalry Regiment, Boer War (1899-1902), World War One (1914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 2004-01-117
Candlestick, 1911; made by H E and Company, 1911; relating to the Empire day competition; one of a pair with componants; associated with 106th Hazara Pioneers. Silver 1963-01-86
Wooden casket containing soil from the battlefield at Corunna, 1810 (c); faced or overlaid with silver, lined with red silk, with label on or inside lid with Spanish inscription relating to the death of Sir John Moore; presented to the Prince of Wales by the Municipality of Corunna on 19 January 1931 and later presented by the Prince of Wales to the Royal United Services Institution. Silver 1963-05-22
Inkstand, 1862 (c); silver, possibly Indian, no hallmark, 1862 (c); horse's hoof, bound with silver horseshoe and hair textured top; inset the inkwell with hinged lid and screw fastener; inscribed: 'TO/ SIR JAMES OUTRAM BART. G.C.B., K.S.I./ From his/ Sincere Friend/ JOHN HENRY BAX C.B.'; also inscribed, 'A MOMENTO OF THE CAMPAIGN OF 1857-58/ AND OF A FAVOURITE CHARGER 'BLUE SKIN' JANY 1862'; relating to Sir James Outram and John Henry Bax; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Silver 1963-05-53
Wooden cigarette box bound with silver, 1896 (c); produced by William Hutton and Sons Limited, hallmarked, 'London 1895-96'; bearing the device of the 21st Regiment of Bombay Infantry (Marine Btn),on the hinged lid; silver device of a fouled anchor within a garter; inscribed in relief, '21st BOMBAY INFANTRY', within two laurel leaves, surmounted by a crown; the two laurel leaves are entwined with an escroll, inscribed, 'PERSIAN GULF/ BENI-BOO-ALI/ BURMAH/ ADEN/ ABYSSINIA/ PUNJAB/ HYDERABAD'; associated with the 21st Regiment of Bombay Infantry (The Marine Btn). Silver 1963-06-63
Cup, 1906; Indian European silver, made by P Orr and Sons, Madras, 1906; lower bowl of the cup is fluted, upper band is plain with the inscription, 'RANGOON HORSE SHOW/ 1906/ BEST CHARGER MOUNTED CO R.V.R./ 1ST PRIZE/ WON BY/ A Mc Keand's B.W.G. 'CHUM'; upon inverted trumpet shaped foot with beaded edge, stem has central knob; relating to Lt A McKeand; associated with the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. Silver 1963-09-590
Goblet shaped cup, 1911-1915; silver, made by L and S, hallmarked Birmingham 1911-1912; with three crossed rifles as the supporting stem; inscribed, 'Z Company Reconnaissance Competition/ 1915/ WINNER/ Lt A McKeand'; relating to Lt A McKeand; associated with the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. Silver 1963-09-590
Cup, 1906-1913; silver, made by William Hutton and Sons Limited, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906-1907; upon stepped inverted trumpet shaped base; stem has central reeded knob, plain surface with one side inscribed, 'THE ORR CUP/ RANGOON VOLUNTEER RIFLES/ 1913/ WON BY/ LT. A.McKEAND'; relating to Lt A McKeand; associated with the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. Silver 1963-09-590
Tankard, 1905; made by P Orr and Sons, nd; plain with reeded base, square handle and dome lid with a thumb piece; front of tankard is inscribed, 'MOUNTED COMPANY/ R.V.R./ SEASON 1905...'; relating to Lt A McKeand; sports trophy of the Mounted Coy, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, 1905. Silver 1963-09-590
Teaspoon, 1905 (c); silver by W G and S, 1904-1905; of a military shell pattern, with device engraved on handle consisting of a sheaf of wheat and crowned garter inscribed, 'RANGOON MOUNTED RIFLES'; relating to Burma; associated with the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. Silver 1963-09-590
Teaspoon, 1907 (c); silver, made by W G and S, hallmarked Sheffield, 1906-1907; plain bearing device on handle; associated with the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, 1907 (c). Silver 1963-09-590
Cigar cutter, 1892; silver, indistinct markings; rectangular with three cutting apertures; top bears a cast applied device comprising Irish harp, crown and escroll; front of cutter is inscribed, 'PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS/ 2ND BATTN/ THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS/ BY CT. G.L. HOBBS/ 30TH APRIL 1892'; relating to Lt Col G L Hobbs; associated with the 2nd Bn, The Connaught Rangers. Silver 1963-09-591
Copper ashtray, 1915 (c); piece of dome of Lighthouse on Helles; relating to the 29th Division; associated with World War One, Gallipoli (1915-1916). Crafts 1963-09-596
Shaving box and brush, 1813 (c); silver, made by J B B, Castle and Boar's head, hallmarked with a Cockeral [sic?] statang (Paris, 1st Standard silver), 1813 (c); circular box, with lid bearing a hinged handle; inscribed, 'PLUNDERED AT VITTOIRA [sic], June 21st 1813/ AB' round top of lid; inside is a shaving brush with silver hollow container handle; relating to Aaron Blackman; taken as loot from the French Army; associated with the Battle of Vitoria, Peninsular War (1808-1814). Silver 1963-10-200
Silver and stone paperweight, 1857-1902; made by S B and S Limited, 1901-1902; belonging to Sir Henry Lawrence, taken from the room in which he was killed in the Residency, Lucknow, 1857; found by Capt Graham, 3rd Cavalry Oudh Irregular Force; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Silver 1963-10-238
Gilt and agate manicure box, 1857; relating to Mr H Hargood; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Crafts 1963-10-240
Random Jottings on Service in the Army in India 1934-39. Notes highlighting the differences between the conditions of service in India and those in garrisons under the direct control of the British War Office. Archives 1989-08-112
Letter of Osman Effendi, or Drummer John Macleod, partly in English and partly in Arabic, is addressed to the artist Bonomi (the Younger) and dated Cairo, 16 July 1826.It deals with the exchange of correspondence, and advises Bonomi that he has secured a book for him. Archives 1989-08-115
Infantry Officer's Pattern 1796 sword; carried by Ens C Simpson, 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, nd; Ens Simpson was killed at Waterloo, 1815; associated with Hougoumont, Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815). Edged Weapons 2004-01-121
Double-coiled brass bugle associated with Ens C Simpson, 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, killed at Waterloo, 18 Jun 1815.Associated with Hougoumont, Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815). Musical Instruments 2004-01-122