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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
VHS video cassette containing two films: 'Beachead at Anzio', 27 mins and 'NW Europe Campaign', 26 mins; utilising footage shot by US Signal Corps; featuring Generals Patton, Clark and Lucas; associated with World War Two, Italy (1943-1945) and North West Europe (1944-1945). Film and Videos 1983-08-19
Warwickshire Yeomanry. Video cassette; filmed by Maj G Wilson 1939-1942. Transfer of original colour cine film to VHS video on behalf of the Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum, several copies of the film were made, the original film remained with Major Wilson's family. Scenes include men and horses on board ship, meal break at station, in woodland, horse lines, exercising horses, watering horses, boxing match, pyramids, camp, gymkhana, donkey race, tent-pegging, tug-of-war, football, skiing, mounted fancy dress, French troops, swimming and diving, greasy pole, high jump, races, on the march, local topography and people. 13 mins Copyright reserved. Film and Videos 1990-01-13
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
Divide and conquer. Video cassette (54 mins) directed by Lt Col Frank Capra. Third part in Capra's background historical series for the US audience, Nazi Blitzkrieg in NW Europe up to Dunkirk, featuring section on de Gaulle. Film and Videos 1983-08-22
Falklands, Task Force South (114 mins). Colour VHS video cassette; includes BBC and ITN footage of Falklands conflict, sold in aid of the South Atlantic Fund; associated with South Atlantic (Falklands War) (1982). Film and Videos 1984-07-85
Raid on Vaagso. B/W cine film of the Commando raid on Vaagso, 27 Dec 1941; associated with World War Two, Norway (1940-1941). Film and Videos 1986-07-39
Portrait of Maurice Henry Morgan Watts, War Correspondent, 1944. Pen and ink drawing by D Gilchik, 1944. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-02-287
For Their Tomorrow ... The Far East Pilgrimage of Remembrance November 1985. VHS Video cassette; Colour film (25 mins) of former POWs and Far East campaign war widows, including interviews with veterans, contemporary footage, visits and services in Thailand, Singapore and Burma. From the Burma Campaign Collection of R Moffatt. Film and Videos 1989-04-117-359
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
Webley .442 in centre-fire RIC Model revolver 1867 (c); retailed by Murcott; allegedly carried by Mrs Templer, wife of FM Sir Gerald Templer, Malaya. Firearms 1998-01-119
Webley .455 in Mk VI standard service breech loading revolver, 6 in barrel; holster; associated with FM Sir Gerald Templer, 1940 (c). Firearms 1998-01-120
Webley .455 in Mk VI standard service breech loading revolver, 6 in barrel; holster; associated with FM Sir Gerald Templer, 1940 (c). Equipment, general 1998-01-120
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 Royal Tournament 1985. Video cassette produced by the BBC; held at Earl's Court. Film and Videos 1989-11-10
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
Nine miscellaneous cans of colour 16 mm cine film published by MOD Services Kinema Corporation in the early 1970s and relating to various military historical subjects. 4pp printed leaflet containing teacher's notes for C7715 enclosed with the film. Film and Videos 1990-10-24
Plaque or notice board, wooden, rectangular; scrolled top with inscription relating to Commander of British Forces, Hong Kong, 1992-1997; name board below with names of four major-generals and dates of their commands; painted details, probably made in Hong Kong, 1992 (c). Crafts 1998-03-1
Plaque or notice board, wooden; scrolled top with inscription relating to General Officers commanding British Forces, Hong Kong, 1844-1941; name board below with names of 34 general officers and dates of their commands; painted details, probably made in Hong Kong, 1992 (c). Crafts 1998-03-2
Plaque or notice board, wooden; scrolled top with inscription relating to General Officers commanding British Forces, Hong Kong, 1945-1989; name board below with names of 31 general officers and dates of their commands; painted details, probably made in Hong Kong, 1992 (c). Crafts 1998-03-3
Plaque or notice board, wooden, rectangular; inscription relating to Office of Commander of British Forces, Hong Kong, 1990 (c); large insignia; landscape format, painted details; probably made in Hong Kong, 1990 (c). Crafts 1998-03-4
Plaque or notice board, wooden, rectangular; insignia and inscription relating to Residents of Head Quarter House, 1978; list of eight major generals and command dates; painted details, probably made in Hong Kong, 1978 (c). Crafts 1998-03-5
'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
Lee Metford magazine .303 in Mk II rifle, 1894; relic condition; captured by Boer forces, 1900 (c); carved name: C L J de Jager. Firearms 1998-03-11
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
Army Video Diary 1995. Video cassette (22 mins); a resume of the work of the Army during the year. [RESTRICTED] Film and Videos 1996-09-80
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
Three copies of 35 mm Women's Royal Army Corps TA filmlet on Sgt Flora Mackenzie. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-146
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
Cine film, 16 mm B/W, 2 mins: untitled early 1960s Anglia TV news report on a Women's Royal Army Corps TA Camp, probably in Essex, features Lt Col Sir John Ruggles-Brise (Lord Lieutenant 1958-1978). Silent video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-151
16 mm B/W film: US Army Reserve TV spot 'This Weekend' (WAC); an advertisement encouraging women to join the US Army Reserve, early 1970s (?). Running time 1 min. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-152
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
Festival of Remembrance, Royal Albert Hall 1991. Video cassette recorded from BBC1 on VHS video tape, introduced by Raymond Baxter, produced by Bob Reader. Running time: 1 hr 30 mins. Film and Videos 1994-01-157
Should Women Bear Arms. VHS video cassette recorded from Central Television, 10 Apr 1987, running time 25 mins. Film and Videos 1994-01-142
Uganda Star 1897-1898, awarded to Chief Abdalla Effendi. Medals 1998-03-27
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
Button, Royal Army Pay Corps, 1994 (c). Badges 1998-04-2
Button, Army Staff, 1994 (c). Badges 1998-04-3
Seven photographs collected by Capt F H Arrowsmith, Royal Army Medical Corps: camp guards burying the dead at Belsen concentration camp after its liberation in 1945; Arrowsmith was one of the first into the camp. Photographs 1998-04-7
Ecstasy of Fumbling (Portrait of the Artist in a Gas Alert), 1991. Oil and collage on canvas, signed lower right 'John Keane, 1991', by John Keane (b 1954), 1991. Self-portrait of the artist wearing Nuclear, Biological and Chemical warfare (NBC) clothing and travelling in rear of an army vehicle, during a gas alert, Gulf War (1990-1991). Items glued to the surface, such as self medication instruction pamphlets. Oil Paintings 1998-04-18
Peace Giant, 1989. Oil and collage on canvas signed lower right 'John Keane' by John Keane (b 1954). British Army observation tower, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland 1989. Oil Paintings 1998-04-19
A Queen is crowned. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953. Six VHS video cassettes (three recordings of two parts each). Film and Videos 1994-01-143
Our 'Little Contemptibles', 1914. Oil on canvas by W B Wollen (1857-1936), 1918 (c); exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1918, No 260; British infantry take cover behind hedge, German artillery in distance. Oil Paintings 1998-04-49
Calonne, near Loos, 1918 (c). Oil on board by Lt Morris Meredith Williams (b 1881), Royal Engineers, 1918 (c). British troops in sandbagged trench, in the ruins of the town; a companion to FDA1991-11-50. Oil Paintings 1998-04-50
Quick, Waterloo/ Waterloo 'eavens, we've 'ad another war since that. Pen and ink, signed lower left, by Starr Wood 1944 (c). Caricature of a be-medalled staff officer hailing a taxi, 1944 (c); original drawing for 'The Humorist'. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-24
Sergeant ... 'Oh 'im Sir - Why, 'e ain't strong enough to carry a verbal message. Pen and ink drawing by Alfred Leete, no date; signed lower right; caricature of an officer inspecting a private on parade. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-27
Roundabout or the Link Up. Pen and ink drawing, signed lower left; by Harry Riley, 1945 (c). Caricature of fleeing Nazi Staff Officers, 1945 (c). An original drawing for the Sunday Chronicle; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-32
We seem to have made a good impression. Pen and ink drawing by Harry Riley, 1945 (c); signed lower right; caricature of British soldiers occupying a town, 1945 (c); an original drawing for the Sunday Chronicle. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-33
Better count 'em again! I only mark it 54, 897! Pen and ink drawing by Harry Riley, 1945 (c); signed top left; caricature of Allied soldiers counting German prisoners of war, 1945 (c); an original drawing for the Sunday Chronicle. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-36
I've brought this for you, Sir! Pen and ink drawing by Harry Riley, 1945 (c); signed top right; caricature of British soldiers throwing a grenade into a German bunker, 1945 (c); an original drawing for the Sunday Chronicle. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-37
We're full up for Easter! Try up the road. Pen and ink drawing by Harry Riley, 1945 (c); signed lower right; caricature of German POWs marching past a prisoner compound, 1945 (c); an original drawing for the Sunday Chronicle. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-38
He says will he qualify for our kids extra Xmas. Pen and ink drawing by Harry Riley, 1945 (c); signed lower right; caricature of British soldiers capturing members of the Hitler Youth, 1945 (c); an original drawing for the Sunday Chronicle. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-39
Am I OK for the theatre, Boys?. Pen and ink drawing, signed lower left; by Harry Riley, 1945 (c).An original drawing for the Sunday Chronicle. Caricature of German troops, and a man from Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) preparing for the imminent occupation of Germany, 1945 (c); associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Drawings and Watercolours 1998-04-40
16 reels of 35 mm Women's Royal Army Corps training film, with some duplication. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-140
35 mm untitled cine film, Women's Royal Army Corps. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-141
One reel of 35 mm cine film, Women's Royal Army Corps Staff Band, pre 1970. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-138
Dear Miss Jennings; Women's Royal Army Corps. One reel of 16 mm cine film: with VHS copy. Film and Videos 1994-01-139
Why Not You ? One reel of 35 mm cine film; Women's Royal Army Corps. Film and Videos 1994-01-137
A New Life. One reel of 16 mm cine film; B/W TV recruiting trailer, Women's Royal Army Corps 1960s. Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-136
Greensleeves. One reel of 16 mm cine film relating to Women's Royal Army Corps. Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-134
Not Just Nine to Five. Two reels of 16 mm cine film relating to Women's Royal Army Corps. Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-133
Film: A Cool Steady Look at the WRAC; two reels of 16 mm cine film, 1966; running time 18 mins; Central Office of Information film made by Rayant Pictures, Directed by John Durst, Director of Photography, Douglas Williams, Composer, Johnny Hawksworth, narrated by Marjorie Proops; video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-131
Women are Not Bad Drivers. One reel of 35 mm cine film relating to Women's Royal Army Corps. Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic). Film and Videos 1994-01-130
One reel of 16 mm cine film of the Commissioning Ceremony at the Women's Royal Army Corps College, Duchess of Kent with The Women's Royal Army Corps 1967. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-129
One reel of 16 mm cine film of the Abbey and Garden Party - 50th Anniversary of the formation of Women's Services. Video copies available. Film and Videos 1994-01-128
Wavell's 30,000. Lo-band U-matic video copy of the film; an account of the Libyan campaign of 1940-1941 in which Wavell's forces defeated the Italian attack on Egypt, made in 1942 by the Army Film Unit. Duration 50 mins. Film and Videos 1994-01-41
Video cassette, Royal Army Pay Corps disbandment parade, Winchester, 3 Apr 1992. Video copies available (VHS and U-Matic) Film and Videos 1992-10-142
Japanese 10x6 theodolite, 1943 (c); with wooden tripod and plumb bob. Scientific Instruments 1998-05-8
The Fight at Chagru Kotal, from the Camp at Shinowrie, North West Frontier, India, 1897. Watercolour en grisaille by Richard Caton Woodville, from a sketch by Sgn Maj H Hathaway, 1897; depicts troops of Lt Palmer's main column, including the 15th Sikhs, leaving the tented camp of Shinawari to engage the Orakzai Ali Khels drawn up on the Dargai Heights. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-05-29
An Incident During the Indian Frontier Rising, North West Frontier, India, 1897. Watercolour en grisaillle by Richard Caton Woodville, 1897; depicting soldiers and mules fording a river, with one pack mule breaking out of line. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-05-30
General The Right Homourable Sir Redvers Henry Buller, VC, GCB, GCMG, PC, 1900 (c). Lithograph after C W Walton, published 1900 (c); bust portrait, bare-headed, with decorations. Prints 1998-05-41
John Duke of Marlborough Prince of the H. Empire, 1710 (c). Line engraving, published 1710 (c); equestrian portrait to left, with trophies and laudatory verse below. Prints 1998-05-43
The Duke of Marlborough with his Generals, 1710 (c). Line engraving, probably Dutch, published 1720 (c); fragment of a larger image, with lettered key, A to C in French, identifying the generals. Prints 1998-05-44
Johannes Herzog Von Marleborow... Generalissmus der Englischen Troupen in Teutschlandt, 1709. Line engraving by Noribergoe, after Christian Marchand, published in Germany, 1709; equestrian portrait of the Duke of Marlborough with an engagement beyond; almanac for 1709 below and decorative border of vignettes. Prints 1998-05-45
PATRIOTIC FUND 1803. Mixed method engraving by Anthony Cardon, after Robert Ker Porter, published 1803 (c). Prints 1998-05-48
Signature seal taken from an Iranian soldier by Lt (later Maj) G Tickner on active service in Iraq during World War Two, 1941; brass, made in Iran 1940 (c); engraved with Arabic lettering, the name of an illiterate soldier who would have used it to stamp his name, suspension ring at end of stem. Crafts 1998-05-52
Portrait of General (later Field Marshal) Sir Garnet Wolseley, 1884. Photogravure by Richard Josey after Frank Holl, published by Henry Graves & Co, 31st Mar 1884; three-quarter length, in frogged coat. Prints 1998-05-55
Metal identity disc made from a Turkish, 5-piastres coin, 1915. Equipment, general 1998-06-5
Pair of United States Army issue earplugs, 1990 (c). Equipment, general 1998-06-7
Webbing belt, leather pouch, parang and scabbard captured from Communist terrorists during the Malayan Emergency, 1955 (c). Equipment, general 1998-06-14
Single round identity disc, 1939 (c); worn by Col E H Reeder. Equipment, general 1998-06-37
General Bennigsen, 1807 (c). Stipple engraving by Ridley and Blood, published by J Asperne for the 'European Magazine', Cornhill, 1 Jun 1807; oval vignette, head and shoulders in uniform facing three-quarters left. Prints 1998-06-49
SIR BERNARD ASTLEY COL. & SON OF SIR JACOB ASTLEY, 1642 (c). Line engraving by M V Gucht, 1680 (c); oval vignette head and shoulders portrait in armour; possibly from Clarendon's History of England. Prints 1998-06-50
Battle of Vittoria, 1814. Watercolour, possibly by Lt Col Thomas McNiven, 1814 (c); troops advancing with gun smoke in the distance, dead and wounded in the foreground; from scrapbook of Lt Gen Molyneux. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-06-51
Princess Mary gift tin, with sweets, for non-smokers, 1914. Equipment, general 1998-06-131
Cased medical instrument set; belonged to Sgn Col Sir James Magill, Royal Army Medical Corps and Coldstream Guards, 1875-1907 (c); Boer War 1899-1902. Medical Equipment 1998-06-132
Album of paintings and sketches (with some paper ephemera) of Col (later Gen Sir) The Hon George Cadogan (1814-1880), Grenadier Guards; also known as 'Cadogan's Crimea', 1854-1856. Drawings and Watercolours 1998-06-128
Album of paintings and sketches (with some paper ephemera) of Col (later Gen Sir) The Hon George Cadogan (1814-1880), Grenadier Guards; also known as 'Cadogan's Crimea', 1854-1856. Prints 1998-06-128
THERE CAME A TALE TO ENGLAND ALMA BALAKLAVA INKERMANN, 1856 (c). Engraved greetings card, published 1856 (c); British, French and Turkish (?) colours surrounding a laurel and oak leaf circle within which are Crimean War battle honours. Prints 1998-06-61