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Embroidered panel relating to Brig Gen Sir Hugh A D Simpson-Baikie, 1900 (c), 'O' Troop, Royal Horse Artillery. Crafts 1999-02-110
Headover worn by Pte Julian Humphrys, 1995-1997, 6/7th Bn Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (TA). Uniforms 1999-02-106
Papers of Colonel George Moore, (1789-1848), 59th Bengal Native Infantry, 1816-1849; letter from his brother giving the reasons why he would not look after Moore's children when they were sent back to England, 1816; Moore's account for the years 1831-1832; letter regarding Moore's financial provisions after his death, 1849. Archives 1999-02-112
Engagements of the 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, 1900-1901; scarf showing the history of the regiment during the Boer War; printed at Maritzberg. Archives 1999-02-113
Collection of papers: three field service post cards sent by George Bock, 1916-1917; eleven 'On Active Service' envelopes sent by George Bock, 1916-1917; Regional Air Watches training course certificate of attendance issued to Mr Edwin Butler, Nov 1940 at Wrexham; publicity leaflets for wartime national savings bonds; ten exercise books used by Pte Ian Milne Ross, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, in 1954 whilst attending a course at the School of Ammunition; file of cyctostyled instruction notes from the School of Ammunition, 1951-1953. Archives 1999-02-117
Mounted photograph of the N W Army, Indian Army Ordnance Corps School, Lower Barian, Murree Hills, 3rd Course of Jul 1942; all of the sitters are named. Photographs 1999-02-118
Two maps collected by Conductor John Milne Ross, Royal Army Ordnance Corps: silk escape map of Burma, 1943; cotton map showing the zones of France (Mar 1944) including German occupied territory, Vichy, and coastal zones. Maps 1999-02-119
Large group photograph of the No 2 Vehicle Park, 15 Vehicle Company (AOD) Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 17 Aug 1944. Photographs 1999-02-121
Pistol holster, khaki webbing, RAC. Mk II, standard and working pattern, 1956 (c). Equipment, general 1999-03-27
Lloyd's Patriotic Fund Presentation sword, 1806; similar to Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry sword; blade is curved and single edged, with blued, gilded and engraved decoration, including the owner's cypher and the dedication; ornate stirrup guard; ivory chequered grip; metal scabbard has a crimson lining which shows through perforations, the mouthpiece bears the maker's name, R Teed; presented to Lt Col J Moore, 23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons, for his conduct at the battle of Maida, 4th July 1806, by the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds. Edged Weapons 1963-11-40
Hakim 7.62 mm self-loading VZ52/57 rifle, 1952 (c); used in Suez Crisis. Firearms 1963-12-251
Indian matchlock torador, approximately .65 in, 1880 (c); taken at the Khyber Pass during the Relief of Kandahar by Lord Roberts; the weapon is of Central Indian pattern, probably Mahratta or Rajput in origin. Firearms 1969-07-1
Model 1904 Mannlicher 7.92 mm bolt action rifle, 1914 (c); the markings on the butt indicate that this weapon was in the possession of the Ulster Volunteer Force, although there is no indication that it was ever used. Firearms 1965-10-204-118
Martini-Henry carbine, 1896, modified by Aden rebels, 1974 (c). Presented to Maj Bower by officers of the Aden Defence Force. Firearms 1996-07-95
French 11 mm Gras rifle M1874 modified by Aden rebels 1876 (c), cut down stock and copper decoration. Firearms 1996-07-96
Belgian SAFN 7.62 mm Model 49 automatic rifle, 1950 (c). Used by Egyptian forces, 1950 (c). Firearms 1996-08-259
US M1 .30 in carbine 1945 (c), used by IRA 1983 (c). Firearms 1996-08-264
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III* .303 in bolt action rifle 1916, used by Irish Republican Army, 1974 (c). Firearms 1996-08-265
US Garand .30 in M1 self-loading rifle 1941 (c), used by Irish Republican Army, 1982 (c). Firearms 1996-08-266
US Garand .30 in M1 self-loading rifle 1945 (c), used by Irish Republican Army, 1983 (c). Firearms 1996-08-268
AR15 5.56 mm Armalite rifle, used by Irish Republican Army 1982 (c). Firearms 1996-08-269
Kalashnikov AKM 7.62 mm assault rifle, Romanian export (?), used by Irish Republican Army 1987 (c). Firearms 1996-08-270
Winchester M60A .22 in sporting rifle, stated by donor to have been used by L/Cpl Beechner in the capture of Czech spy Caroli, in Northants in September 1940; this is supported by an old firearms certificate with Beechner'sname on it; detachable (by screw) stock. Firearms 1989-03-14
Portuguese Model 1885 Guedes 8 mm bolt action rifle, 1886; manufactured by Steyr, Austria; captured by Middlesex Regiment during Boer War; butt painted, 'Rifle taken from the Boer Position at Majuba Hill'. Firearms 1992-09-230
Flintlock musket, Thoresby Volunteers. Firearms 1989-06-47
The 2nd Bttn Manchester Regt. taking 6 German Field Guns at dawn near St Quentin on the 2nd April 1917. R Caton Woodville, 1917. Photograph of a watercolour en grisaille over pencil, signed and dated by the artist, Richard Caton Woodville; men of the Manchester Regiment with bayonets fixed engaging German artillery men at close quarters. Prints 1999-03-30
Medal group awarded to Lance Sergeant A J Tozer, Roberts Horse: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, with 6 clasps: Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen; King's South Africa Medal 1901-02, 2 clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. Medals 1999-03-31
Sepoy's fringed turban flash worn by Conductor John Milne Ross, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, attached to the Indian Army Ordnance Corps, 1939-1945. Badges 1999-03-33
Pair of flintlock duelling pistols and case by Wogdon; to Capt J Polhill, 15th (or the King's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, 1790 (c), powder flask: metal imitating leather; 2 flints; empty cleaning fluid tin; reamer and bullet mould; property of Captain John Polhill who led a detachment of the 15th Light Dragoons from Nottingham to Birmingham in 1791. Riling Type 23. Firearms 1987-09-6
Pair of flintlock duelling pistols and case by Wogdon; to Capt J Polhill, 15th (or the King's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, 1790 (c), powder flask: metal imitating leather; 2 flints; empty cleaning fluid tin; reamer and bullet mould; property of Captain John Polhill who led a detachment of the 15th Light Dragoons from Nottingham to Birmingham in 1791. Riling Type 23. Equipment, general 1987-09-6
Pattern 1822 Light Cavalry Officer, Presentation sword; blade is pipe backed and etched with the maker's name, E and W Bond, and the dedication to Cadet John Reid Becher from the Court of Directors of the East India Company for his good conduct at their military seminary; two bar hilt; grip covered in fishskin and bound with brass wire; steel scabbard. Edged Weapons 1957-10-30
Double barrelled Howdah percussion pistol, 16 bore (.67 in) 1860 (c), Frederick Barnes and Company; associated with 4th Punjab Infantry. Firearms 1988-05-14
Presentation sword, Anson Memorial Prize Sword; variation of Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer; straight blade with engraved decoration, including the maker's name, Henry Wilkinson, and the dedication to Gentleman Cadet H W Johnstone, for his study and conduct at the Royal Military College and winning the Anson Memorial Prize in 1885; 'Gothic' guard; wooden grip covered in fishskin; steel scabbard. Edged Weapons 1957-08-15
Copper printing plate for Cartes de Visite, 1940 (c); engraved with the name, Lt Col H O Rogers (retd), Indian Army Service Corps; made by Military Gazette Limited, Lahore. Equipment, general 1997-12-51
Princess Mary gift box for tobacco, 1914; associated with Pte R S Smith, 19th London Regiment. Equipment, general 1997-12-50
A pair of identity discs, 1942 (c); belonging Capt K W Maxwell, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Equipment, general 1997-12-49
Three unembossed identity discs, 1942 (c); associated with Capt K W Maxwell, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Equipment, general 1997-12-48
Two wooden bullets, bulleted blank cartridges, 1944 (c); associated with Sergeant S R Woolner, 429 Battery, 126 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment RA (9th Bn Middlesex Regiment); associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Ammunition 1997-12-47
Nine signboards used on Route Parrot and Route Gull, in Bosnia, 1996 (c); collected by Mr Julian Humphrys, National Army Museum; associated with the 7th (UK) Regiment Royal Logistic Corps. Equipment, general 1997-12-45
Webley-Pryse .455 in revolver, double action and case; made by Wilkinson; belonging to Lt James Parry, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Feb 5th 1882; now a moderately rare pistol; based on Charles Pryse patent, 15 Nov 1876; Jones-Parry was gazetted in 1887, and was captain and adjutant to 2nd Vol Battalion 1896; served with mounted infantry in South Africa. Firearms 1988-09-20
Webley-Pryse .455 in revolver, double action and case; made by Wilkinson; belonging to Lt James Parry, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Feb 5th 1882; now a moderately rare pistol; based on Charles Pryse patent, 15 Nov 1876; Jones-Parry was gazetted in 1887, and was captain and adjutant to 2nd Vol Battalion 1896; served with mounted infantry in South Africa. Equipment, general 1988-09-20
Smith and Wesson .455 in Mk II New Century conversion revolver 1915 (c); belonging to Maj V Lamb, Royal Artillery. Firearms 1989-02-2
Webley .455 in Mk IV breechloading service revolver, 1905 (c), with War Department marks; issued to the Royal Field Artillery in Nov 1903. Firearms 1989-02-160
Webley .455 in Mk V breechloading service revolver, rare 6 in barrel; issued to the Army Service Corps, 1915. Firearms 1989-02-161
Stencil for tac sign, 1996 (c); used by the Royal Military Police at Shipovo; collected from Bosnia for the National Army Museum by Mr Julian Humphrys. Equipment, general 1997-12-44
Sixteen coins collected by Sgt S R Woolner, 429 Battery, 126 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment RA (9th Bn Middlesex Regiment), 1944 (c); associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Equipment, general 1997-12-43
Ammunition pouch, private purchase, 1914-18 (c); containing a cotton bag and six cartridge cases, Kynoch .455 in; associated with a Webley Mk VI revolver, and Captain Robert Grant, Sind Horse and 41st Indian Cavalry. Equipment, general 1997-12-39
Ammunition pouch, private purchase, 1914-18 (c); containing a cotton bag and six cartridge cases, Kynoch .455 in; associated with a Webley Mk VI revolver, and Captain Robert Grant, Sind Horse and 41st Indian Cavalry. Ammunition 1997-12-39
Cotton document wallet containing envelopes and postcards, 1916 (c); a bullet is embedded in the postcards and the wallet is reported to have saved the life of A/Cpl Ernest Albert Edward Fankini, 13th Bn London Regiment, World War One (1914-1918). Equipment, general 1997-08-81
Leather wallet, 1940 (c); owed by Capt M A R Trotobas, leader of the 'Farmer' circuit of the Special Operations Executive, 1942-1943; Trotobas was killed in occupied France in 1943 attempting to avoid capture. Equipment, general 1997-03-50
Shoulder belt plate, 1820-1830, Honourable Artillery Company; possibly an NCO's. Badges 1999-03-35
First World War Tribute Medal 1914-19: Marsden Colliery, County Durham; commemorative medal celebrating the return of the Marsden Miners in World War One; awarded to Pte Frederick Bulmer, of either the East Yorkshire Regiment or the Durham Light Infantry; manufactured by Fattorini and Sons, Bradford, Yorkshire 1919 (c). Medals 1999-03-36
Malacca walking stick, NCO, with embossed nickel silver knob, 1939 (c); owned by Captain M A R Trotobas, leader of the 'Farmer' circuit of the Special Operations Executive, 1942-1943; Trotobas was killed in occupied France in 1943 attempting to avoid capture. Equipment, general 1997-03-49
Primus stove, No 1 Junior, 1916 (c), with a tin of spare parts; associated with 2nd Lieutenant F L Kemsey-Bourne, 10th Bn Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Equipment, general 1997-01-5
Wooden painted signboard from 'Hellfire Corner', Ypres; with a white canvas bag belonging to Lt W S Storie, Royal Army Service Corps, who brought the sign back to Britain after World War One (1914-1918); believed to be the last signboard used at this position, Nov 1918. Equipment, general 1996-08-303
Housewife of James Anderson, Berkshire Regiment, containing complete sewing kit, including: 1 green and 1 fawn hank of thread; a packet of needles; 3 fibre buttons; 4 bone buttons; 5 metal buttons in a paper packet; a thimble and an identity disc made from a flattened penny. Equipment, general 1996-03-28
Webley .455 in Mk V revolver, 1914, wooden grips and lanyard; Home Guard (?); good example World War One Webley; Mk V only lasted 1914 and 1915. Firearms 1989-02-164
Webley .455 in Mk V revolver, 1914, wooden grips and lanyard; Home Guard (?); good example World War One Webley; Mk V only lasted 1914 and 1915. Equipment, general 1989-02-164
Webley .455 in Mk IV breechloading revolver, 1900; Imperial Yeomanry; dry firing attachment. Firearms 1989-02-165
Leather writing box or compendium, 1857 (c), containing 4 quill pens in the interior flap; associated with Lt J Briggs, 88th Regiment of Foot and the Siege of Lucknow. Equipment, general 1996-01-178
Webley .455 in Mk V breechloading revolver, 6 in barrel; associated holster marked to North Staffordshire Yeomanry, 1915 (c). Firearms 1989-05-62
Pouch containing 32 coins from Belgium, Holland and Germany, 1940-1944; associated with Pte Edward Pitman, Royal Pioneer Corps; coins produced by the mints of each country. Equipment, general 1996-01-105
Composite toilet, writing and dressing chest, 1840 (c); used by Major General Sir Henry Havelock, 95th Regiment and 13th Regiment, in India up to 1857 and the Indian Mutiny. Furniture 1995-12-332
Federation of Rhodesian and Nyasaland blanket; associated with J E Morgan, British South African Police, 1960 (c). Equipment, general 1995-07-40
Swagger stick which belonged to Bandsman K Prior, Royal Army Medical Corps, 1980 (c). Equipment, general 1995-07-32
First field dressing, 1981 (c); associated with Major General B W Davis, BRIXMIS, British Commanders'-in-Chiefs Mission to Soviet Forces in Germany. Medical Equipment 1995-07-28
Torch, 1981 (c); associated with Major General B W Davis, BRIXMIS, British Commanders'-in-Chiefs Mission to Soviet Forces in Germany. Equipment, general 1995-07-27
Magnifying glass, 1981 (c); associated with Major General B W Davis, BRIXMIS, British Commanders'-in-Chiefs Mission to Soviet Forces in Germany. Equipment, general 1995-07-26
Groundsheet and cape from a personal tour kit belonging to Major General B W Davis, BRIXMIS, British Commanders'-in-Chiefs Mission to Soviet Forces in Germany. Equipment, general 1995-07-25
Queen Victoria gift chocolate box, 1900; powdered chocolate and fabric inside (now sealed in separate bags); associated with A Toser, Roberts Horse and 9th Lancers; made by Cadburys. Equipment, general 1999-03-37
Webley Mk V .450/455 in commercial revolver 1915; officer's private purchase; carried by Capt G K Green, Worcester Regiment; black leather holster. Firearms 1989-05-64
Webley Mk V .450/455 in commercial revolver 1915; officer's private purchase; carried by Capt G K Green, Worcester Regiment; black leather holster. Equipment, general 1989-05-64
Webley .455 in Mk I breechloading service revolver, 1893 (c); manufactured by Webley and Scott, Birmingham; first issued in 1893 and in 1897, in service with 19th (Princess of Wales's Own Hussars, Defence of Ladysmith, Boer War (1899-1902). Firearms 1989-05-67
Webley .455 in Mk IV commercial revolver; private purchase to Dr Childs Royal Army Medical Corps 1910 (c); holster marked R W Stibb 1917; made by Agnew and Son, and designed by Webley and Scott Limited. Firearms 1989-05-69
Webley .455 in Mk IV commercial revolver; private purchase to Dr Childs Royal Army Medical Corps 1910 (c); holster marked R W Stibb 1917; made by Agnew and Son, and designed by Webley and Scott Limited. Equipment, general 1989-05-69
Webley .455 in Mk VI service revolver, 1916 (c); associated with 1st Dragoon Guards; with a leather holster made by L B Grout. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Firearms 1989-05-70
Webley .455 in Mk VI service revolver, 1916 (c); associated with 1st Dragoon Guards; with a leather holster made by L B Grout. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Equipment, general 1989-05-70
Knubley (?) flintlock pistol, of Sgt Major J Motion, 93rd Highlanders, Indian Mutiny (1857-1859), 1790 (c); coat of arms on butt plate. Firearms 1990-12-4
Letter from Cornet James Gunter, 1st King's Dragoon Guards, in the Crimea to his brother; he describes the aftermath the of the Battle of Tchernaya, 27 Aug 1855; one probable contemporary copy and one typed transcript. Archives 1999-03-40
The Military Service of William Tidy, Blacksmith, Militiaman, Rifleman, 1782-1856. Typescript history compiled by Mr Terry Cooper, 1999; Tidy served with the Sussex Militia, 1803-1808 and the 1st Bn 95th Rifle Regiment, 1808-1814. Archives 1999-03-41
Two transcribed letters associated with officers who served on the Western Front, Gallipoli and in Egypt: one associated with Lt Col A Weston Jarvis, 3rd County of London Yeomanry and XIX Corps Staff, May 1915-1919; one associated with Lt W M Armstrong MC, 10th Hussars, Sep 1914 to May 1917. Archives 1999-03-43
Documents relating to prisoner of war camps in Germany 1939-1945: 'Behind the Barbed Wire: A Photographic Record of Life in Enemy Prison Camps', published by the British Prisoners of War Fund; three carol service hymn sheet from Stalag VIIIB, Teschen; theatrical programmes, 1943-1944, from Stalag 383, Hohenfels; two ANZAC Day programmes of events, 25 Apr 1944, Stalag 383; telegram, 1938, and letter, 15 Feb 1943, from Sergeant Richard F Martin, 149 (N) Field Ambulance, RAMC, Middle East to Michael Martin; two issues of 'The Camp', a German newspaper for Allied POWs, 3 Oct 1943 and 22 Oct 1944. Archives 1999-03-44
Collection of papers: Diamond Jubilee Day menu, 22 Jun 1897, Sussex Volunteers; stamp, German prisoner of war camp, Wittenburg, 21 Nov 1916; 'For the Men at the Front', prayer by John Oxenham; fourteen British Military Authority currency notes from Italy, Germany and Tripolitania (Libya), 1943-1944 (c). Archives 1999-03-46
Seven photographs and two cuttings relating to Captain John Andrew Hedley; two photographs show him as a Captain in the West Yorkshire Regiment, 1917-1918 (c); three show him parading as a captain in the Home Guard; two at the time of his retirement as a Northallerton school teacher in 1956; two cuttings announcing his retirement. Photographs 1999-03-49
Seven photographs and two cuttings relating to Captain John Andrew Hedley; two photographs show him as a Captain in the West Yorkshire Regiment, 1917-1918 (c); three show him parading as a captain in the Home Guard; two at the time of his retirement as a Northallerton school teacher in 1956; two cuttings announcing his retirement. Archives 1999-03-49
Photograph album containing 28 photographs relating to World War One (1914-1918); includes photographs of Lady Jellicoe, Louis Dobel, French marines and Commander Barnet, Royal Navy. Photographs 1999-03-50
Collection of 83 photographs and picture postcards collected by Sam Woolard whilst serving with the 2nd Bn The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment in India and Iraq, 1925-1928. Photographs 1999-03-51
Sound cassette: oral history interview with William 'Billy' Meade; he describes his service with the 5th Bn The Connaught Rangers at Gallipoli, 1915; being wounded; seeing the explosion of the mines at Messines, 1917; the 3rd Battle of Ypres; the Battle of Somme; his capture in 1918 and nine months as a prisoner of war. Sound Recordings 1999-03-52
Five Austrian one Kreuzer copper coins, 1816; inscribed on the obverse with the Austrian Imperial crown and double headed eagle and the reverse with crossed laurel and yew branches surmounted with the initial 'A'; reputedly taken at Sevastopol by a soldier of the 88th (Connaught Rangers) Regiment of Foot. Equipment, general 1959-12-222
Collection of foreign currency acquired by Lt Col H F N Jourdain whilst serving in Silesia with the 2nd Bn Connaught Rangers after World War One (1914-1918). Equipment, general 1959-12-156
Identity tag, 1911 (c), Tpr S B Hardwicke, Assam Valley Light Horse, attached to the maxim gun section of the 8th Gurkha Regiment for the Abor Expedition (1911-1912). Equipment, general 1959-11-381
Brass Indian bowl or chalumchi, 1821-1824 (c); dome shape with sides that flare outwards; interior is polished and the exterior is blackened; owned by Lt Col Todd, 2nd Bn 6th Regiment Madras Native Infantry. Equipment, general 1959-11-222
Glass waterbottle; owned by Lt Col F W Todd, 2nd Bn 6th Madras Native Infantry, 1821-1824 (c); made by Dixon and Son; flattened shape which tapers towards the base; neck opening has been broken off and is bound with pewter and threaded to receive a pewter cap; impressed with maker's name; bottle is in wickerwork insulation which in turn is in a leather case. Equipment, general 1959-11-13
Plaited riding whip, 1912 (c); marked to Lt H G Godson, 4th (Queens Own) Hussars; waxed cord construction stitched to a leather switch which bears the owner's name; the handle is of broad stitched cord and has a white metal dome. Horse Furniture 1959-10-239
Painted wooden truncheon carried at Delhi Durbar, 1911; associated with Sgt Maj Michael Flynn, Connaught Rangers. Equipment, general 1959-10-182
Plaited leather riding whip, 1920-30; the steel head bears the device of the Prince of Wales' feathers, coronet and motto, as well as the Regimental title, 12th Lancers. Horse Furniture 1959-10-149
Christmas card sent to British Soldiers serving in Korea from The Korean Peoples Army and The Chinese People's Volunteers, 1953 (c); produced and distributed by The Korean Peoples Army and The Chinese People's Volunteers; folded into four with a Victorian style Christmas scene and a propaganda message aimed at encouraging a British revolt against United States forces. Prints 1999-03-55
THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS H.M. TOWER OF LONDON, 1999 (c). Plastic carrier bag printed by the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers at the Tower of London; bearing the regimental badge of the Royal Regiment and wording as per title, printed in blue on white background. Crafts 1999-03-56
Christmas Horse Guards - Whitehall, 1998 (c). Christmas card after a painting by Andrew Howat, published by J Arthur Dixon and sold in aid of The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association Forces Help; depicts a sentry gate at Whitehall in Wintertime, with two Horseguards on duty and people walking by in the street. Prints 1999-03-58
Under Orders. Christmas card after a painting by R G Gremmel Hutchinson, RSA, 1882 (c), produced by The Army Benevolent Fund for the Scottish United Services Museum, 1998 (c); depicts soldiers of The Black Watch taking leave of their families at a local inn before embarking for Egypt. Prints 1999-03-59