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West German dress knife, Bundes Republik, 1978; with green metal scabbard and plastic frog; stamped on blade, 'FES SOLINGEN GERMANY ROSTFREI BZM 1978'; associated with the West German Army; made in Solingen, Germany. Equipment, general 1996-11-117
Japanese Shin-Gunto sword surrendered at Rangoon, 1945; associated with Maj R J D Hollins, Japanese Army, 1945, World War Two, Far East. Edged Weapons 1996-06-197
Printed leaflet detailing the order of march of the contingent representing the Indian Services at the funeral of King George V, 28 Jan 1936. Archives 1990-08-233
Pattern 1940 (c) Indian Army kukri, 1945; associated with Brig J Constant, 89th Indian Infantry Brigade; grip bound with leather thongs. Edged Weapons 1996-01-79
Bulgarian knife used in trench warfare, World War One, 1915 (c). Edged Weapons 1993-01-94
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 1941 (c); associated with the British Army, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1992-11-85
Katana sword presented at the surrender of Hong Kong, 1945; associated with the Japanese Army, 1900-1945; associated with the Fall of Hong Kong, World War Two, Far East (1941). Edged Weapons 1992-11-79
German bone hunting knife used in trench warfare, 1915 (c); made by L P L, Solingen, Germany; associated with the German Army, World War One (1914-1918). Edged Weapons 1992-11-72
Silver medal commemorating the Battle of Blenheim, 1704; the reverse shows Marshal Tallard and his staff surrendering their swords to Prince Eugene of Savoy, The Imperial General, and the Duke of Marlborough on the battlefield; associated with War of the Spanish Succession, Northern Europe (1702-1713). Medals 1991-06-37
Bronze medal commemorating the Death of Frederick, Duke of Schomberg, 1690; Marshal Schomberg was William III's commander at the Battle of the Boyne; the reverse depicts Schomberg as Hercules. Medals 1987-04-4
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 3rd pattern, 1944 (c); made by J Nowill and Sons, Sheffield; associated with the British Army, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1992-11-56
Three commemorative medals, 1691-1711; associated with the Battle of Aughrim, 1691, the Capture of Tournai, 1709 and the Passage of French lines and capture of Bouchain, 1711; associated with the Irish War (1689-1691) and the War of the Spanish Succession, Northern Europe (1702-1713). Medals 1976-12-8
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 3rd pattern, 1944 (c); made in Birmingham; associated with the British Army, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1992-11-54
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 2nd pattern, 1942 (c); made by Wilkinson Sword Co, London; knife has a blackened finish; associated with the British Army during World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1992-11-53
German Army Officer's dress dagger, scabbard and frog, 1938 (c); made by Hauerfabriken, Solingen, Germany; recovered from the body of a dead German officer by 2nd Bn C Coy, Duke of Cambridge's Own Middlesex Regiment, World War Two (1939-1945); associated with the liberation of Holland, 1944. Edged Weapons 1992-09-236
German Army Officer's dress dagger, scabbard and frog, 1938 (c); made by Hauerfabriken, Solingen, Germany; recovered from the body of a dead German officer by 2nd Bn C Coy, Duke of Cambridge's Own Middlesex Regiment, World War Two (1939-1945); associated with the liberation of Holland, 1944. Equipment, general 1992-09-236
Drafts of books by Maj Gen J G Elliott, including, 'Henry Lawrences Young Men', about the life of the British Officer on the North West Frontier of India, 1847-1872 and 'Auchinleck: The Sepoy General'; with associated correspondence. Archives 1990-12-68
Knife and scabbard, Middle East pattern, 1941 (c); single-edged blade with hollow ground; brass knuckle guard has three piercings in the skull configuration; the scabbard is made of brown leather; associated with the Army Commandos. Edged Weapons 1987-11-37
The British Officer of the Indian Army 1746-1946. The Achievement of Two Centuries, Part II, The Second World War. Copy of account by Col B J Amies, 1947. Archives 1990-12-69
Instruction to the Officer Commanding Zinjan [sic], from the Commander of the British Forces, North Persia, 21 October 1920. Archives 1990-12-71
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 2nd pattern, 1942 (c); with leather scabbard; grip is made of brass; associated with Lt Col G B Courtney, Army Commandos (Special Boat Service), 1942- 1945, World War Two, Far East. Edged Weapons 1987-03-35
Collection of eleven photographs; subjects include A Sqn (Dogra), 5th King Edward VII's Own Probyn's Horse, Burma, 1945, foreign orders and decorations bestowed upon Sir Dighton Probyn, VC, GCB, GCSI, GCVO, IS; also a page extracted from an unknown publication with four photographs depicting King Edward VII in the Scottish Highlands, and Sir Dighton Probyn. Photographs 2002-04-826
Modified Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife and leather scabbard; hilt painted black; grip made of ribbed wood; associated with the Army Commandos, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1987-03-34
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 1st pattern, and scabbard; associated with Maj L E MacCallum, Army Commandos, World War Two, Italy (1943-1945); made by Wilkinson Sword Co, London. Edged Weapons 1986-08-20
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, first pattern, and scabbard, 1941-1945; the quillon is curved and the scabbard is leather with a steel chape; made by Wilkinson Sword, London; associated with Lt (later Capt and Maj) A D C Smith, British Army, Army Commandos, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1986-06-35
Battle of Culloden, 16th April 1746. Coloured line engraving by Luke Sullivan after Augustin Heckel, published by John Bowles and Carver, 1746 (c); associated with the 2nd Jacobite Rebellion (1745-1746). Prints 1971-02-33-132
A view of the Glorious Action of Dettingen June 27 N.S. [16 O.S.] between the Forces of the Allies and the French Army under Marshal Noailles commanded by King George of Great Britain. Coloured line engraving by I Pano after F Daremberg, published by Robert Wilkinson, London, 1743 (c); associated with the Battle of Dettingen, War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) 1743. Prints 1971-02-33-141
Rank badge, officers', Royal Army Veterinary Corps, 1953, sealed pattern, 1953. Badges 1991-12-79
Three portrait photographs of Alfred William Crowe, 1900 (c); Crowe served with the Postal services in South Africa; associated with the Boer War. Photographs 1991-03-147
Collection of 21 photographs of the German Army, Europe, 1939-1945; all photographs are captioned in German and the names of the photographers are given; subjects include the advance into Poland, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, France and French troops, Germany, and scenes taken during action; associated with World War Two, Europe. Photographs 1991-03-148
The Review in Windsor Great Park in honour of/ The Shah of Persia, 24th June 1873. Greetings card after Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), 1877; published by The Army Benevolent Fund, 1994 (c). Prints 1995-04-52
Success to the Army, and a Merry Christmas, 1885 (c). Greetings card after a Victorian greetings card, artist unknown; published for the 8th (Volunteer) Bn, The Queen's Fusiliers (City of London), 1994 (c); caricature of Guardsman carrying a Christmas pudding. Prints 1995-04-56
Photocopy, memoirs of Dvr J A Daniell, Royal Army Service Corps, 1939-1941; includes details of the evacuation from Dunkirk. Archives 1990-10-34
Three portrait photographs of 2/Lt Walter Montagu Ommanney, (later Major) Indian Army, 1906-1925 (c); photographs show Ommanney in a head and shoulders portrait, a half-length portrait and in a wedding photograph with his wife. Photographs 1991-03-149
Papers relating to the Quetta earthquake, 1935; collected by Capt A G M Steers, Indian Ordnance Corps, 1915. Archives 1990-09-108
Collection of eight First Day Covers; issued to commemorate the ANZAC part in the Gallipoli campaign, 1915; with a sprig of rosemary, worn as a token of remembrance. Archives 1990-09-55
Seven photographs collected by Cpl William Pickens, Royal Field Artillery, India, 1908-1909; subjects include formal and informal groups, batteries formed up and a grave. Photographs 1991-04-68
Pencil dagger, 1939-1945; steel blade has a narrow triangular spike and is concealed within pencil; associated with Lt Col Donald Hamilton-Hill, Army Commandos, Cameron Highlanders, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1986-02-50
Arm badge, unidentified, 1939, sealed pattern, 1939. Badges 1991-12-86
Letter sent with the BEM to WO2 Kenneth E Tiley, Royal Army Ordnance Corps 1960, signed Elizabeth. Archives 1990-09-102
Pencil dagger, 1939-1945; blade is concealed within pencil; associated with Lt Col Donald Hamilton-Hill, Army Commandos, Cameron Highlanders, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1986-02-48
Fountain pen dagger, 1939-1945; steel blade has triangular spike; blade is concealed within representation of ordinary pen; associated with Lt Col Donald Hamilton-Hill, Army Commandos, Cameron Highlanders, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1986-02-47
Arm or leg dagger and leather scabbard, 1939-1945; steel blade is triangular; grip is round and roughened; associated with Lt Col Donald Hamilton-Hill, Army Commandos, Cameron Highlanders, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1986-02-46
Christmas card; Illustrated by panoramas of the entrance to the Dardonelles, and Achi Balsa, and with humorous sketches of British and Turkish soldiers; includes a brief note on the formation of the Royal Naval Division and of its subsequent services; produced by the Royal Navy Division and sent from Gallipoli. Archives 1990-09-100
4th London Collection, King's Cup, 1936. Two handled silver cup, with lid and wooden plinth in oak case; hallmarked London 1929; made by 'S G', possibly Sebastian Henry Garrard; inscribed, 'Challenge Cup. Presented by King Edward VIII, to The National Artillery Association for Horse Field and Medium Artillery Competition, 1936. Won by 91st (4th London) Field Brigade RA (TA) 363rd Battery'; engraved with coat of arms on opposite side. Silver 1995-02-113
Special Operation thrust dagger, 1939-1945; steel blade is spiked and angled downward from the grip; the string loop can be used to protect the tip when not in use; the grip is curved; associated with Lt Col Donald Hamilton-Hill, Army Commandos, Cameron Highlanders, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1986-02-45
Special Operation thrust dagger with finger loop, 1939-1945; steel blade is spiked; grip is curved; associated with Lt Col Donald Hamilton-Hill, Army Commandos, Cameron Highlanders, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1986-02-44
Coatee, short-tailed, 8th (King's Royal Irish) Light Dragoons, 1815 (c). Uniforms 1963-09-286
Creamware model of the Cenotaph, 1920 (c); manufactured by J W Botolph and Company; transfer printed with the crest of the City of London, with a hand painted gold wreath above and a gold line around the base; inscribed, 'City Of London/ The blood of heroes/ is the seed of freedom'; stamped on verso, 'Botolph/ JW and Co.'. Ceramics 2002-04-852
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Maj Gen Sir John Denton Pinkstone French, 1900 (c); manufactured by William Kent, Staffordshire; Maj Gen French is depicted on a horse facing right, in a cocked hat and full military uniform, white and gilt; indented on base: 'French'; one of a series of 'Late Victorian War Commanders Series I' by Sampson Smith. Ceramics 2002-04-853
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Gen Gordon (1833-1885), 1885 (c); manufactured by Kent and Parr, Staffordshire, 1900 (c); Gen Gordon on a horse facing left, in fez, military uniform and knee-boots, white and gilt; indented on base: 'Gordon'; one of a series of 'Late Victorian War Commanders Series I' by Sampson Smith; associated with 1st Sudan War (1884-1885). Ceramics 2002-04-854
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Maj Gen Sir Hector MacDonald, 1898 (c); manufactured by William Kent, Staffordshire, 1898 (c); Maj Gen MacDonald on a horse facing left, in cocked hat and full military uniform and knee-boots, white and gilt; indented on base: 'Macdonald'; one of a series of 'Late Victorian War Commanders Series I' by Sampson Smith. Ceramics 2002-04-855
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Maj Gen Sir Herbert Stewart (1843-1885), 1885 (c); manufactured by Sampson Smith, Staffordshire, 1885 (c); Maj Gen Stewart on a horse facing right, in military jacket and knee-boots, with double saddle-cloth, white and gilt; indented on base: 'G. Stewart'; Gen Stewart is depicted at the time of the 1st Sudan War (1884-1885). Ceramics 2002-04-856
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Col Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (1842-1885), 1885 (c); manufactured by Sampson Smith, Staffordshire, 1885 (c); Col Burnaby on a horse facing left, in helmet, military jacket and knee-boots, with single saddle-cloth, white and gilt; indented on base: 'C. Burnaby'; Col Burnaby is depicted at the time of the 1st Sudan War (1884-1885). Ceramics 2002-04-857
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Maj Gen Sir John French, 1900 (c); manufactured by Sampson Smith, Staffordshire, 1900 (c); Maj Gen French on a horse facing left, in helmet and full military uniform, white and gilt; inscribed in gilt on base: 'General French'; Gen French is depicted at the time of the Boer War (1899-1902). Ceramics 2002-04-858
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Gen Sir Redvers Buller, 1899 (c); manufactured by Sampson Smith, Staffordshire, 1899 (c); Gen Buller on a horse facing right, in peaked cap and full military uniform, white and gilt; inscribed in gilt on base: 'General Buller'; Gen Buller is depicted at the time of the Boer War (1899-1902). Ceramics 2002-04-859
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Gen Sir Colin Campbell, 1857 (c); unknown manufacturer, 1857 (c); Gen Campbell on a horse facing right, in plumed bonnet and full military uniform, gilt and coloured; indented on base: 'Campbell'; Gen Campbell at the time of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Ceramics 2002-04-862
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Gen Sir Henry Havelock (1795-1857), 1857 (c); unknown manufacturer, 1857 (c); Gen Havelock on a horse facing left, wearing a hat with a sun-curtain and military uniform, gilt and coloured; indented on base: 'Havelock'; Gen Havelock at the time of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Ceramics 2002-04-863
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Lt Gen Sir George Brown (1790-1865), 1854 (c); unknown manufacturer, 1854 (c); Lt Gen Brown on a horse facing right, bareheaded and in military uniform, holding his cocked hat against the saddle, white and gilt; indented on base: 'Brown'; Lt Gen Brown is depicted at the time of the Crimean War (1854-1856). Ceramics 2002-04-864
Earthenware equestrian figurine of FM George William Frederick Charles, Second Duke of Cambridge, 1854 (c); unknown manufacturer, 1854 (c); the Duke of Cambridge is depicted on a horse facing right, bareheaded and in military uniform; inscribed on base: 'Duke Of Cambridge'; the Duke of Cambridge is depicted at the time of the Crimean War (1854-1856). Ceramics 2002-04-865
Earthenware equestrian figurine of Gen Pelissier (1794-1864), 1854 (c); unknown manufacturer, 1854 (c); Gen Pelissier on a horse facing left, bareheaded, in full military uniform, holding his plumed, cocked hat, white and gilt; inscribed on base: 'General Pelissier'; associated with the French Army; Gen Pelissier at the time of the Crimean War (1854-1856). Ceramics 2002-04-866
13 postcard photographs, showing subjects such as: troops on their way to the trenches; troops on exercise; German prisoners of war; decorating a Canadian soldier in the field, 1916; collected by George Price. Photographs 1987-01-67
The Battle of Lexington, 19th April 1775. Coloured engraving by C Tiebout after E Tisdale, published by C and A Tiebout, 29 Gold Stret, New York, USA, 1 Jan 1798; the fight at Lexington as British Regulars return from Concord, rather than the skirmish that morning at Lexington Green; associated with the Battle of Lexington, American War of Independence (1775-1783) 1775. Prints 1971-02-33-224
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife and scabbard; has chequered grip; belonged to Lt Col Dimitri Neverovski, Army Commandos, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1985-08-23
Entry of the Royal Troops into New York, 1776. Contemporary coloured line engraving, artist unknown, probably published, 1776 (c). Prints 1971-02-33-278
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knive, 3rd pattern, and scabbard, 1943 (c); grip is cast alloy; scabbard is brown leather with a blackened brass chape; associated with Special Forces, Indian Army, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1984-10-111
Calendar photographs showing exterior views of barracks and associated military buildings.Front cover inscribed: 'Calendar 1984 Historic Military Buildings in Australia'. Back cover inscribed: 'produced by the Army Wives Association A C T'. Photographs 1987-01-114
Fighting knife and scabbard with webbing leg strap, 1942 (c); symmetrical, spear-pointed, double-edged blade, and elliptical crossguard; grip is wooden; scabbard is leather with metal mouthpiece; associated with the Indian Army, Indian Army Airborne Forces, World War Two (1939-1945). Edged Weapons 1984-10-108
Photograph of an oil painting, showing a portrait of Maj William Light founder of Adelaide, in the uniform of an Assistant Quarter Master General, 1814 (c). Photographs 1987-01-115
Collection of engravings published by Adrian Schoonebeeck (1658 (c)-1705) from the Dutch series 'The Life of William III', published 1691 (c); associated with William III and the Irish War (1689-1691). Prints 1971-02-33-509
Photographs showing groups; portraits; views in Egypt in 1940 (c); British Empire Leave Club, Cologne; theatricals; cemetery, Tel-el-Kebir; collected by Donald Frank Lloyd, 1940-1946 (c); associated with the Egyptian War (1882) and World War Two, Middle East (1939-1945). Photographs 1987-02-18
Ten engravings of the British Army in Paris entitled 'Costumes Millitaires', published by Genty, Paris, 1815 (c). Associated with the Napoleonic Wars, Occupation of Paris, 1815. Prints 1978-11-103
Collection of 62 official and press photographs in North Africa, Italy and North West Europe during World War Two, 1942-1945. Photographs 1991-05-10
Portrait photograph of Pte Nichol Brady, Army Veterinary Corps, Middleweight winner, Northern Command Cross Country and Physical Fitness Association, 1917 (c). Photographs 1991-05-26
Colonial chocolate box, 1914 (c). Equipment, general 1961-09-25
Dagger and scabbard, carried by Col Colin Mackenzie, when acting as a courier, in native costume, 1st Afghan War; pistol grip, with checkered decorations; triangular blade marked 'Wiiinson Pall Mall London'. Edged Weapons 1980-02-57
Australian War Contingent Association tobacco box, 1915. Equipment, general 1961-12-611
Princess Mary tobacco box and wooden pipe; owned by Lt Col D Lawson Royal Army Medical Corps, 1914. Equipment, general 1962-08-9
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife and leather scabbard; associated with Army Commandos, World War Two; designed by Capts Fairbairn and Sykes. Edged Weapons 1976-03-23
Copy portrait photograph showing the head and shoulders of WO1 George Campbell (DCM), Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 1945 (c). Photographs 1987-02-19
War Sketches 1941-45; album of pencil and pen and ink sketches, with one watercolour by Keith Hammerton, Royal Artillery; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1945). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-04-867
War Sketches 1944-46; album of pencil or watercolour sketches by Keith Hammerton, Royal Artillery; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Drawings and Watercolours 2002-04-868
Unspecified number of photographs of individuals and groups; photographs show equipment in use and in detail, also associated with the British Army, Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, Gulf War, 1990-1991. Photographs 1991-06-62
Two pesh-kabz knife with scabbards; taken during Waziristan Campaign, 1920 (c), by John Riddall Stockly Roper, Royal Field Artillery Mule Battery; blades are usual shape with etched designs and traces of red or orange pigment; hilts have white metal ferrule; grips possibly bone or ivory; scabbards are wooden and covered with red leather. Edged Weapons 1973-08-44
Collection of 38 agency photographs, many of them French, relating to aspects of British Army life, 1932-1939; subjects include drill, manoeuvres, exercises, and inspection. Photographs 1991-07-161
Princess Mary tobacco box, Christmas card, two pencils, two pencil cases and card with piece of wire from Cuffley Zeppelin; owned by Maj Henry Charles Warre, 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, 1914-1916. Equipment, general 1963-01-57
Ten photographs probably collected by Armourer Sgt John Henry Byrd, Royal Army Ordnance Corps; subjects include groups, the Royal Irish Regiment and Afghanistan, 1919; associated with the 3rd Afghan War. Photographs 1991-07-182
Collection of equipment associated with 14743959 Pte William Horace Waldie, Royal Army Medical Corps; Pte Waldie worked in military hospitals in Wales and India between 6 Apr 1944 and 10 Apr 1946; items include shell dressings, a first field dressing and tubes of anti-gas ointment, No 2. Medical Equipment 2002-04-869
Collection of equipment associated with 14743959 Pte William Horace Waldie, Royal Army Medical Corps; Pte Waldie worked in military hospitals in Wales and India between 6 Apr 1944 and 10 Apr 1946; items include shell dressings, a first field dressing and tubes of anti-gas ointment, No 2. Equipment, general 2002-04-869
Princess Mary gift box containing tobacco and cigarettes, 1915. Equipment, general 1974-10-132
Gift box which contained chocolate, 1915 (c). Equipment, general 1974-10-171
Coloured tin plaque commemorating FM Lord Roberts, 1900 (c). Equipment, general 1977-09-30
20 colour photographs taken by Sgt J Thompson, 54th Ordnance Bn, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, during the Gulf War, 1990-1991; with photocopies of captions compiled by the photographer; subjects include transport vehicles, Challenger tanks, arming shells, loading up ammunition, transport helicopters, control points and loading ammunition into Challenger tanks. Photographs 1991-07-185
Postcard photograph of King Cetshwayo at his royal hut, 1879 (c); associated with the Zulu Wars. Photographs 1991-07-186
Photograph of named group of ten members of Army HQ, India, 1936 (c)-1937 (c); photographed by the Kinsey Bros, New Delhi, India. Photographs 1991-07-196
Two colour photographs of portraits in oils, 1840 (c); portraits depict Maj Gen Sir Jeremiah Bryant, Bengal Army and his wife Lady Mary Anna Bryant. Photographs 1991-07-208
Two photographs of the landing of Maj Gen J Ichida, Chief of Staff to Lt Gen H Kimura, Commander Burma Area Army, at Mingaladon airfield to sign the surrender of the Burma Area Army, 10 Sep 1945; the surrender was signed on 13 Sep 1945 at Government House, Rangoon. Photographs 1991-07-212
19 commercial photographs collected by Capt (later Brig Gen) F R Patch, Royal Artillery, 1899-1900; associated with the Boer War; subjects include Okehampton Artillery Camp, Gen Joubert and his staff; scenes in South Africa, combat between British troops and Boer Forces, artillery, and bridges. Photographs 1991-07-216
Ten photographs collected by Brig M C E Sharp, CBE, mainly relating to his service as Assistant General and Brigadier (Maint) Allied Force HQ, Mtousa, 1945-1946; subjects include groups, social functions and the presentation of the Legion of Merit to Brig Sharp. Photographs 1991-07-223
51 photographs of watercolours 1750, 1773 (c), showing production of guns and ammunition; views of exteriors and interiors of buildings, workshops and laboratories; collected by Royal Woolwich Arsenal. Photographs 1987-02-26