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Typescript and microfilmed memoirs of Ronald Patrick James Dobney, York and Lancaster Regiment, Chindits, World War Two, Far East. Archives 1986-03-101
Two kukris, 1917 (c)-1946 (c); used in the 8th Gurkha Rifles for the Festival of 'Dassera' or 'Durga Puja'. Edged Weapons 1951-05-85
Memoir: Walk Through the Valley. With 6 (West African) Brigade in Arakan 1943-1945; autobiographical memoir illustrated with maps and photographs by J J Cherns, Dec 2001; the author joined 4th Bn Nigeria Regiment in West Africa in May 1943; associated with 5th (West African) Bde, 6th (West African) Bde, 81 (West African) Division and XV Corps, 1943-1945; associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Archives 2002-05-38
Eight regimental Orders of Merit associated with 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers), 1818 (c); medals were awarded for various actions including those of the Peninsular War. Medals 1956-02-672
Afghaun foot soldiers in their winter dress with entrance to the valley of Urgundeh. Coloured lithograph by James Rattray, 2nd Bengal Native Infantry. Taken from the set 'Scenery, inhabitants and costumes of Afghaunistan', No 11. Prints 1966-08-26
Envelope, 1942; active service air mail sent to Poona from HQ 10 Indian Division, Iraq, stamped India 8 annas . Archives 2002-05-43
Two kukris, 1918-1945; belonged to Col Donald George Lowndes, Royal Garhwal Rifles; associated with 3rd Afghan War (1919), Waziristan Campaign (1919-1920) and World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1956-12-12
Four kukris and three scabbards, nd; associated with Col Henry Townsend Molloy, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles. Edged Weapons 1950-12-17
Research notes accumulated by J H R Colvin during the writing of his book, 'Not Ordinary Men', 1994, about the battle of Kohima. Archives 1994-12-118
Medal group awarded to Sister O P Corke, Territorial Army Nursing Service: Territorial Army Nursing Service Medal; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star 1940-43: clasp 1st Army; Italy Star 1943-45; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45; the five medals are stored together in the original issue package; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Medals 2002-05-52
Photograph album containing 266 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1944-1945; locations in Belgium and Holland; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Photographs 1975-03-63-20
Photocopy report by Mohd Zaman Kiani (?) concerning the Indian National Congress and Indian National Army, Taiping 1 Jan 1942; with a letter giving background information by Hugh Toye. Archives 1994-12-121
Officers' shoulder belt plate, 4th (Dumfriesshire) North British Militia, 1798-1801. Badges 1981-12-45
Photocopies of manuscript and typescript papers, including record of service, commissions and other papers relating to the career of Maj Gen A L Tarver, 1861-1930, Royal Welch Fusileers and the Indian Army. Archives 1986-04-18
Painted relief model of the town of Kut-al-Amara and surrounding land during the siege, 5th December 1915 to 29th April 1916; and a framed a lettered order of battle of the siege of Kut-al-Amara. Equipment, general 1965-04-59
Regimental Shooting Medal, Bank of England Volunteers, 1805; circular gold medal awarded to Pte Joseph Lewin; reverse engraved, 'Presented by/ Thomas Langley Esq/ Captn. & Adjt./ to/ MR JOSEPH LEWIN/ Light Company/ 3rd best Shot/ of Regt/ 1805'; obverse inscribed, 'REGIMENT OF BANK OF ENGLAND VOLUNTEERS' and below, 'EMBODIED/ MDCCXCVIII', with Britannia in the centre. Medals 1987-03-37
Four papers collected by Ian Joseph Steel, 4/10th Baluch Regiment, during the Battle of Keren, 3 Mar 1941; comprising of three maps and a manuscript order; associated with World War Two, Middle East (1939-1945). Archives 1986-04-24
Printed and manuscript documents relating to the World War Two service of Maj R B Henly, Straits Settlement Volunteer Force. Archives 1986-04-27
Three figures of European officers: one 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse), two 9th Royal Deccan Horse; 1922-1947. Models 1964-09-1
Modal coastal defence gun, 1850-1860 (c). Models 1964-08-88
Two painted terracotta figures representing a Subedar and a sepoy, 1940 (c). Models 1963-11-81
Three painted plaster figures, representing Bombay Infantry, 1800-1890 (c). Models 1963-10-6
Collection of 21 newspapers, collected by donor during service in 5th Bn Sherwood Foresters, World War Two, Italy and Greece. Archives 1986-04-64
Three lead alloy figures of European Officers, 1922-1947. Models 1963-06-6
Collection of 46 newspapers and programmes accumulated during World War Two (1939-1945) and forms issued to the donor's father during World War One (1914-1918). Archives 1986-04-65
Soldiers of the Tenth Light Dragoons, 1793. Chromolithograph after a painting by George Stubbs in the Royal Collection, nd; published 1980 (c); a mounted sergeant with his sword, a trumpeter, a sergeant shouldering arms and a private presenting arms in a meadow. Prints 2002-05-59
Two lead alloy Sikh model soldiers; one drum major, and one drummer, 1922 (c). Models 1963-05-96
Lord Stirling at the Battle of Long Island, 1776 (c). Uncoloured steel engraving by Ridgeway after Chappel, nd; published by Virtue and Company, New York, 1858; Lord Stirling on horseback, behind him battle rages and his men fire muskets, in the foreground soldiers wade through the river; associated with 42nd (The Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot, Long Island, American War of Independence. Prints 2002-05-60
Cavalry School Saugor. Album of pencil, pen and ink, and pen ink and wash sketches produced by various artists at the Cavalry School, Saugor, India, 1920 (c)-1938. Drawings and Watercolours 2002-05-80
Lead alloy figure, representing 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force), 1922-1947. Models 1959-12-220
Shoulder belt plate, North Somerset Yeomanry, 1790 (c); metal oval shoulder belt plate with beaded edge; depicts a lion supporting a shield inscribed, 'GR', with 'FORWARD' inscribed below. Badges 1967-03-14
Badges and medals, various regiments, 1745-1815; associated with Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). Medals 1963-05-160
Wood, plastic and textile shield shaped plaque, 1990 (c); manufacturer unknown; associated with the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons); depicts a stag's head surmounted by a thistle and crown on a tartan shield shaped plaque in the centre; below a scroll is inscribed, 'Cuidich'n Righ'. Crafts 2002-05-93
Photograph of Indian troops queuing at a YMCA mobile canteen, possibly China, 1904. Photographs 1988-05-33
Two photographs relating to activities of 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, 1946. Photographs 1988-05-64
Four photographs showing portraits and pictures of Sgt Arthur Hunter Neilson, 1914. Photographs 1988-05-65
Coatee, short-tailed, Wiltshire Yeomanry, worn by Cornet S Brown, 1799 (c). Uniforms 1960-07-64
Seven photographs relating to Commandos, 1942-1946. Photographs 1988-05-66
Jacket, Wiltshire Yeomanry, 1805 (c)-1810 (c). Uniforms 1960-07-63
Helmet and plume, Warminster Troop, Wiltshire Yeomanry Cavalry, 1800 (c). Uniforms 1960-07-60
Photograph of a rifled muzzle loading gun surrounded by non-commissioned officers, 1895 (c). Photographs 1988-06-23
Fork, 1804; silver, hallmarked London, 1783-1784; possibly acquired as an unmarked piece and engraved with the regimental number for use in the officers' mess upon the raising of the 94th Regiment of Foot. Silver 1958-10-5
Earthenware hot water plate, 1810 (c); manufactured by Spode, 1810 (c); associated with the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot; with underglaze blue decoration with the regimental titles on the underside and some floral designs on the back. Ceramics 1960-12-8
Shabraque and pair of holsters, 97th Regiment of Foot, used by Sir James Grant of Grant, colonel of the regiment, 1794-1797. Horse Furniture 1966-09-86
Earthenware hot water plate, 1810 (c); manufactured by Spode, 1810 (c); associated with the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot; with underglaze blue decoration with the regimental titles on the underside and some floral designs on the back. Ceramics 1966-09-120
Two photographs relating to the Indian Army Ordnance Corps, 1925 (c). Photographs 1988-07-23
Two photographs relating to the Special Air Service in Borneo, 1962-1967. Photographs 1988-07-57
Eathernware dish, 1809 (c); manufactured by John and William Ridgeway; associated with 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment; made for use in the officers mess, the badge incorporates the battle honour 'TALAVERA' awarded for the action fought on 27 and 28 Jun 1809; inscribed, '48' within a laurel wreath. Ceramics 1989-09-84
Coatee, cocked hat and plume, Army Staff, 3rd Garrison Battalion, worn by Gen Sir Baldwin Leighton, 1813 (c). Uniforms 1977-06-47
Marble portrait bust of Maj Gen Sir Charles Philip Belson, KCB (1773-5 November 1830), 1829-1830; bust, on socle, artist unknown, depicts Maj Gen Belson wearing his orders, decorations and uniform of pattern introduced by GO 23 December 1829. Sculpture 1992-01-11
Documents of Capt H W Price, Highland Light Infantry; comprising Soldier's Service and Pay Book, a Certificate of Service, an Officer's Record of Service, a Mention in Despatches Certificate, and a letter granting him Honorary Rank of Captain. Archives 1986-04-67
Colour photolithograph transfer on plastic coated paper of a battle honour, '88 Arracan Burma 1825, 1985 (c); manufacturer unknown; centrally a crown and Royal cypher in gold on red, and below a blue scroll inscribed '88 Arracan'; black bars at side and below all a blue bar inscribed 'Burma 1825'. Prints 2002-06-4
Papers of Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (1768-1854), 7th (Queen's Own) Light Dragoons; The Marquess of Anglesey, then Lord Paget, was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 7th Light Dragoons in 1797 and held that appointment for 45 years before becoming Colonel of the Blues; items include correspondence, attestation forms and memoranda; associated with Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815).(Printed finding aid available) Archives 1968-06-43
Recruiting poster for the 7th (or The Queen's Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons), 1809; the 7th (or The Queen's Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons) had served in Sir John Moore's Spanish campaign of 1808-1809. His army was forced to retreat and was evacuated by sea from Corunna in Jan 1809. The regiment suffered heavy casualties in the campaign and 70 more men were lost when the troopship taking them home was shipwrecked off the Cornish coast. On its return to England the regiment began recruiting to replace the losses. Archives 1976-06-21
Photograph scrapbook containing pictures of groups in uniform, portraits and views, 1944-1945. Photographs 1988-08-51
172 photocopy typescript transcript of the memoirs of Lt Gen Alexander Cosby Jackson, begun May 1816; based on his memory and diary entries kept at the time of the events he described. Archives 1986-04-71
58 photographs collected by Capt Ernest Ambler, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), 1915-1923; majority of photographs relate to Capt Ambler's time as a prisoner of war in Mainz, Germany, and depict groups, views and buildings; associated with World War One, POWs (1914-1918). Photographs 2002-06-5
Programme for concert entitled 'Don't Flap', put on by 23rd Hussars, Christmas to New Year, 1945-1946. Archives 1986-04-72
A collection of 34 photographs relating to different theatres in World War Two 1940-1944 (c); includes the Home Front (1939-1945), the Mediterranean (1939-1945), the Eastern Front (1941-1945), the Middle East (1940-1943), the Far East (1941-1945), and New Guinea, 1940-1944 (c). Photographs 2002-06-6
68 records associated with the South African War Veterans Association, 1939-1985. Archives 1986-04-73
Circular letter, 30 Sept 1796, sent by the Secretary at War, William Windham to Regimental Chaplains, ordering them to either join their regiments by 25 December, or to retire to a reduced subsistence rate. Archives 1986-04-80
Letter to Ens John Edward Nicholl Hearsey, 38th Bengal Native Infantry, Wuzerbad, India, from his father congratulating him on his success, telling him of the rewards he will send, and giving advice (Oct 1851). Archives 1986-04-90
Jat Horse charging mutineers at Bolwal, Nepal Frontier, 1859. Watercolour by unknown artist, 1859; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Drawings and Watercolours 1963-06-42
Three photographs relating to the unveiling of the regimental memorial to all who fell in action of 40th Pathans, Mar 1920. Photographs 1988-09-1
39 photographs showing: groups, general and Parachute Regiment; Royal Marines training on Ascension Island; land at San Carlos Bay; digging in; treating wounded in the field; Argentine prisoners of War; raising flags after the surrender; types of weapons in use; helicopters; ships of the Task Force, 1982; associated with South Atlantic (Falklands War) (1982). Photographs 1988-09-13
Papers of Capt L D W Hearsey, comprising invitations to social events in India and Burma, 1921-1926 and papers of his wife, 1935-1959; two invitation cards; seven Christmas cards; list; discharge certificate; identity card; pamphlet; papers. Archives 1986-04-98
Six letters written by Cpl David Bird, Royal Field Artillery (75th Battery) in India, to a friend named Charlie at home. Archives 1986-05-25
Papers relating to the service of (then) Maj John Francis Burn-Murdoch, Egyptian Army, 2nd Sudan War, 1896, comprising transcriptions of correspondence to his mother and diary notes, covering the Dongola Expedition and tours of Haifa, 1896, together with other papers relating to his service in Egypt. Archives 1986-05-26
27 items relating to 2/Lt William Francis Eve, 6th (City of London) Bn The London Regiment, formerly L/Cpl W F Eve 1/16th (County of London Bn), The London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles), 1914-1920. Archives 2002-06-24
Three buttons, standard sealed pattern, The Boys Coy, Gurkhas, 1955. Badges 1993-02-288
Button, standard sealed pattern, 7th (Duke of Edinburgh's Own) Gurkha Rifles, 1961. Badges 1993-02-289
Button, standard sealed pattern, 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles, 1961. Badges 1993-02-290
Officer's button, standard sealed pattern, Leicestershire Yeomanry, 1952. Badges 1993-02-294
Silver identity disc with wrist chain, 1939 (c)-1945 (c); associated with Alan Morkill, Royal Garrison Artillery; stamped on front, 'A. G. Morkill/ C of E/ Royal Garrison Artillery', and engraved on the back, '79317/ R.A.F./ V.R.'. Equipment, general 2002-06-25
Canvas kitbag, 1960 (c); standard pattern, sealed 1960; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 2002-06-26
Map of Abyssinia, 1868, showing the route of the British Expeditionary Force. Maps 1986-06-88
Officer's cap badge, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, 1985 (c). Badges 1993-02-355
Officer's cap badge and pair of shoulder titles, 5th Royal Dragoon Guards, 1960 (c). Badges 1993-02-356
Officer's cap badge, 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars, 1960 (c). Badges 1993-02-357
Officer's cap badge, Royal Hampshire Regiment, 1973 (c). Badges 1993-02-358
Black leather ammunition pouch for Gurkha Rifles, Number 4, nd; standard pattern, sealed 1959 (c). Equipment, general 2002-06-58
Photocopy offprint, 'Aspects of a Nation in Arms: Britain's Volunteer Training Corps in the Great War', 1985, written by Ian F W Beckett. Archives 1986-06-92
Newsletter: Jang Ki Khabren; four copies of the South East Asia Command edition of the printed newssheet, Apr-Jul 1945. Archives 2002-06-61
Christmas card photograph showing four men dressed for bayonet practice in front of a group of soldiers, Aldershot, 1908. Photographs 1988-09-26
Collection of papers relating to Ann Dudley, 1809-1819; Ann Dudley was the wife of William Pennell, 21st Light Dragoons; they were married at Cape Town, 4 Jul 1812. Archives 2002-06-65
Photograph showing William Speakman, VC with family, 1952. Photographs 1988-09-28
30 photographs showing: portraits and groups; senior officers; invasion of Sicily; tanks and transport vehicles; stacking shells; neutralising mines; Poles raising their flag at Mont Cassino; Eastern Front; Russian troops on campaign; escort type aircraft carriers, 1939-1945. Photographs 1988-09-30
Collection of eleven printed maps of the Western Front, apparently the property of an officer named Parkin, World War One (1914-1918). Maps 1986-08-57
Four group photographs collected by Maj Claud Frederic Thomas Lindsay, 33rd Bty, Royal Field Artillery, killed in action on the Western Front, 31 Mar 1918; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Photographs 2002-06-72
Ten photographs relating to the Long Range Desert Group and Capt J Elwes, 1940-1943. Photographs 1988-09-39
Pesh-kabz and scabbard, captured at Battle of Gujerat, 2nd Sikh War, 1848-1849; blade has traces of watering; hilt possibly of walrus ivory; lanyard stanchion missing; inscription on reverse of tang explains its history; scabbard possibly made of black donkey skin with embossed silver chape. Edged Weapons 1970-03-18
Salt dish commemorating the services of the 94th Russell's Infantry, 1925 (c); made by BE Limited, London; hallmarked London 1924-1925. Inscribed: 'The Great War' and 'North West Frontier./ Persian Gulf./Waziristan./Iraq.'; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Silver 2002-07-1
Silver spoon, 1904; hallmarked London 1904-1905; stem surmounted by a lion rampant; associated with 94th Russell's Infantry. Silver 2002-07-2
Crayon and pastel drawing, 1940 (c); probably by J P Foulds whilst at Belgaum Officer Cadet Training Unit or School of Artillery, Kakul; head and shoulders portrait of a Subadar, probably Indian Mountain Artillery, shown a quarter to the left, in uniform with a Military Cross and turban. Drawings and Watercolours 2002-07-5
Heroes of the Victoria Cross. Set of 12 'scraps' or commemorative cards 1854-1887; originally published to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887; colour photolithographs, a facsimile reprint originally published by the Kensington Fine Art Association, 1887; published by W S Cowell Limited, 1975; each card depicts a VC hero and the deeds for which he won the VC, with a caption describing the action; in a folder. Prints 2002-07-6
Fourteen regimental, skill at arms and shooting medals, various Volunteer, Yeomanry, Fencible and Militia units, 1796-1806. Medals 1975-05-45
Army Gold Medal for Salamanca, 1812; awarded to Col Thomas Lloyd, 94th Regiment of Foot; the 94th Regiment of Foot fought at the Battle of Salamanca which was a turning point in the Peninsular War. From then on Wellington generally had the initiative in Spain; this award of the smaller type awarded to Field Officers, those above the rank of Captain and below the rank of Major General, has clasps for Vittoria and Nivelle, where Lloyd was killed. The medal is mounted on a plinth on which rests a gold sarcophagus. Medals 1959-09-157
Uniform items including full dress coatee and cocked hat, nd; worn by Capt Erasmus Goodwin, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, 1813; Goodwin was the Regimental Paymaster from 1805-1817; Goodwin never recovered his health after his time in Spain and died in 1817. Uniforms 1960-10-15
Certificate presented to 2/Lt John Hyndford Carmichael MC by the Secretary of State for War, 1956 (c); expresses appreciation of his service in the Home Guard 1952-1956. Archives 2002-07-19
Eight photographs of Alan G Morkill, Malay States Volunteer Rifles, Royal Garrison Artillery and Royal Air Force and H B Morkill, Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), 1916-1945. Photographs 2002-07-26