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Half-length studio portrait of a Gunner, Royal Artillery, 1880 (c). Photographs 1990-07-195
99 copy photographs taken by John Whitehouse, 15 Division Locating Battery, Royal Artillery, on posting from Hong Kong to Korea, December 1951. Photographs 1990-07-202
Formation badge, Maritime Anti-Aircraft Artillery, 1944 (c); square cotton and silk badge, with a red fouled anchor with a white rope set on a black square. Badges 2001-08-318
Two photographic postcards showing the Royal Artillery Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, London, 1930 (c); taken by W and K; relating to the Duke of Connaught, the Royal Artillery and World War One; inscribed. Photographs 1987-12-33
31 colour transparencies relating to the 1st Bn Royal Irish Rangers, 1986 (c); subjects include a railway locomotive, Zimbabwe, aspects of Excercise Medicine Man 7, Suffield, Canada, Oct to Nov 1986, headquarters, AFVs, a helicopter and the loading of vehicles onto trains for the return to Britain; includes two loose sheets of descriptive captions. Photographs 1987-12-34
2 photographs of a funeral associated with the Royal Field Artillery, 1910 (c); taken by P I Condon, Cahir, Tipperary, Ireland; themes include the funeral procession and the lowering of the coffin into the grave; inscribed. Photographs 1987-12-35
Photograph showing a contingent of Royal Field Artillery riding past before King George V and Queen Mary at a Royal Review, Laffan's Plain, Aldershot, May 19 1923; taken by Gale and Polden Limited, Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Photographs 1987-12-36
Two documents relating to Maj Keith Francis Patton, MC, Royal Army Medical Corps, World War Two (1939-1945) and 125th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 4th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 7th Armoured Division, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), the 12th Royal Lancers and 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Archives 2001-08-492
45 photographs from an album showing scenes from the Royal Tournament, Earl's Court, 1968; photographed by Coderoy and Moss Limited, London. Photographs 2001-08-869
Photograph of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery performing the Musical Drive at the Royal Tournament, Earl's Court, London, 1979; mounted on card. Photographs 2001-08-870
3 group photographs collected by 2/Lt Graham Charles Jenkins, Royal Artillery, 1947-1949; subjects include basic officer cadet training and various troops. Photographs 1990-07-220
Two sergeants rank chevrons (three chevrons on each badge) in gold lace upon red wool, with gold horse shoes; worn by Farrier Sgt Fred Hargreaves, Royal Artillery, 1936 (c); two embroidered cloth shoulder titles of the Mountain Artillery with the unit name sewn in gold silk thread; metal lapel badge depicting a burdened pack mule; bronze metal cap badge, Royal Artillery. Badges 2001-08-812
Trooping the Colour. Booklet for a ceremonial event held on Horse Guards Parade in Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II, 11 am 16 Jun 2001. Archives 2001-08-943
Five colour photographs showing memorial plaques at the Royal Garrison Church, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire and military graves at the Highland Road Cemetery, Eastney, Hampshire, 1951 (c); typescript and handwritten captions are supplied by the donor on the verso of each photograph. Photographs 1988-02-21
Form (E) No 106 Parchment Certificate of Discharge and Character, issued to Gnr Thomas Sheldon, Royal Horse Artillery, 13 Oct 1840; the form notes that Sheldon was present at the Battle of Waterloo. Archives 2001-09-35
Medal group awarded to Dvr Harold Booth, Royal Artillery, 1914 (c)-1918 (c): British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19; bronze Commemorative Medallion 1914-1918, issued to the next of kin of Harold Booth. Medals 2001-09-7
Newsletter: The Niggly News; 33 issues of a newsletter printed for private circulation to members of 163 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Artillery, 11 September 1939 - December 1940; the newsletter ceased publication when the battery's role changed from a static to a fully mobile one; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 2001-09-39
Medal group awarded to Gnr V H Farrant, Royal Artillery, 1914-18: British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19; in their original cardboard case and stamped packaging. Medals 2001-09-22
Royal Artillery greatcoat valise, sealed 1966 (c). Equipment, general 2001-09-92
Photograph of staff of an unidentified Royal Artillery Depot, 1895 (c). Photographs 1990-08-32
Postcard photograph of a formal group, possibly Royal Artillery, on board a troopship, World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 2001-09-111
74 photographs probably taken or collected by Nathaniel Arthur 'Jack' Campbell; subjects include portraits, groups, funeral, artillery, barracks, camps, aerial views, memorial, ships, and India, North West Frontier, 1920-1937; also associated with FM Lord Plumer and Edward Prince of Wales. Photographs 1990-08-42
Ten documents relating to the history of the 78th Division and some of it's component units, 1942-1946; includes 273 Coy Royal Engineers, 281 Field Park Coy Royal Engineers, 132 Welsh Field Regiment Royal Artillery, Lancashire Fusiliers, 5th Bn Northamptonshire Regiment and 6th Bn The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment; relating to World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 2001-09-66
King's Badge for the Disabled 1945, awarded to Col Philip Charles Euan Belson, Royal Artillery 1939-1946; in original box of issue. Badges 2001-09-136
Medals awarded to L/Sgt Robert James Hearn, 97th Medium Bty Royal Artillery, 1939-45: 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star 1944-45; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45; in their original cardboard box; the 1939-45 Star and the France and Germany Star 1944-45 have the wrong ribbons attached to them. Medals 2001-09-141
6 portrait photographs; includes an officer of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment 1900, an officer of the Honourable Artillery Company 1920 (c); the Governer of Bombay's Band, a Royal Artillery officers' mess and an officers' bungalow, Bombay, all 1970, and school cadet corps and band, 1887. Photographs 1988-03-1
236 photographs of the British Army, 1970 (c)-1980 (c); subjects include artillery, tanks, armoured cars, armoured personnel carriers, bridge building, mine laying, mortars, anti tank and infantry weapons. Photographs 1990-08-91
Group photograph of D Trp, 258th Field Bty, Royal Artillery, 1945 (c). Photographs 1990-08-94
Waterbottle, pattern 1944, used by Maj N Gulliver, Royal Artillery, 1963. Equipment, general 1993-08-265
15 photographs collected by Alfred Morgan, enlisted in the Royal Artillery and later commissioned, 1907 (c)-1955. Photographs 1990-08-150
Photograph of Royal Artillerymen seated at tabe for Christmas Dinner, 1892. Photographs 1990-09-18
3 photographs of pensioners of 6 (Jacob's) Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery, 1938-1939 and 26 Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery, 1940-43; photographs were taken at Rawalpindi, 7 Oct 1988. Photographs 1990-09-106
Two photographs relating to Master Gnr Robert Turner, Royal Artillery, Fort Belvedere, Windsor Park Windsor, Berkshire, 1880 (c)-1910; Photographs 1988-03-93
7 photographs collected by Bdr A F Howe, Royal Field Artillery, 1914 (c)-1919; subjects include portraits of A F Howe, fellow soldiers and groups. Photographs 1991-01-51
4 group photographs of C Bty 50th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, 1890 (c)-1920; subjects include NCOs, gun crew with a 2 pdr breech loader, and cup winners. Photographs 1991-02-50
Half-length photographic signed portrait of B L Hamilton, Royal Artillery, 1914 (c). Photographs 1991-02-264
Three quarter length photographic portrait of Capt C A E Miller, Royal Artillery, 16 Aug 1916. Photographs 1991-02-265
Signed head and shoulders photographic portrait of Maj Rowley Wynyard, Royal Garrison Artillery, 1899. Photographs 1991-02-273
Signed head and shoulders photographic portrait of Lt Sampson Plomer Frederick Freeth, Royal Artillery, 1874. Photographs 1991-02-274
20 papers relating to Maj Christopher Lansdowne Lawrence, MC, Middlesex Regiment (later the Queen's Regiment), 1952-1981: list of officers participating in a sporting event, orders, booklets, aide memoires and diaries of forthcoming events. Archives 2001-10-8
Letter, dated 31 Aug 1848, Camp near Bethanien, from Lt Edward Dyneley of the Royal Artillery describing the Battle of Boomplaats, Boomplaats Campaign (1848); addressed to India, routed via the Cape with boxed Prepaid, and Cape Town handstamps, backstamped in India. Archives 2001-10-25
Letter dated 26 Sep 1848, The Queens Fort, Bloemfontein, from Lt Edward Dyneley of the RoyalArtillery describing events before, during and after the Battle of Boomplaats, Boomplaats Campaign (1848); also describes the Basuto Chief Moshesh parading his people before Governor Harry Smith;with Cape Town handstamp and India backstamps. Archives 2001-10-26
Four documents and two photographs relating to Lt Col Sir Ronald Gardner-Thorpe, Hants Heavy Regiment, World War Two (1939-1945) and as Commanding Officer, 5th Bn The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), 1956-1960. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Archives 2001-10-17
20 documents relating to Maj Aubrey Clifford Lidstone Nicholson, 18th Bn Royal Fusiliers and C Coy 7th Service Bn The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 55th Bde 18th Division, World War One (1914-1918). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Archives 2001-10-94
Envelope and letter addressed to Mr F Lapworth, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire; franked with 2 Indian half anna green postage stamps, cancelled with two 'Cantonment Rangoon' circular date stamps, 2 Dec 1907; with accompanying letter from [signature illegible], 77 Company Royal Garrison Artillery, Rangoon, Burma. Archives 2001-10-125
On the knoll at the Battle of Inyezane 22nd Jany 79 Lloyds Guns and the Buffs in action South Africa, 1879. Pen and ink drawing and grey wash, inscribed top right. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Drawings and Watercolours 2001-04-365
Typescript record of the army career of Capt Geoffrey Murat Tait, Oporto, 3 Jun 1957; Capt Tait served with 2nd Bn Honourable Artillery Company and 7th Bn The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), C Coy 7th Bn and 3rd Bn The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), World War One (1914-1918), and was seconded to Military Intelligence, 1918. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Archives 2001-07-391
15 photographs relating to Col Sgt Edward Mills, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), Military Provost Staff Corps and 2nd Bn Royal Jersey Militia, 1891-1914; group photographs with soldiers, tennis players, family and friends and members of the sergeant's mess, portrait of Col Sgt Mills and photographs in camp. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Photographs 2001-07-501
44 items belonging to Pte William John Eggleton, including a collection of small photographs showing civilian and military subjects in the 1930s. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Photographs 2001-11-29
Shell case, 25 pdr Mk II shell case, Royal Artillery, 1940. Ammunition 1994-04-218
29 items relating to Pte William James Henry Stone, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 1914-1919; birth certificate, form associated with pensions, discharge certificate, postcards and postcard photographs, letters and identity card. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Archives 2001-11-72
Collection of 329 photographs and postcards compiled by Pte Charles Parker, 1st Bn Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own); images mostly comprise social scenes, but include images of manoeuvres, military buildings, equipment and vehicles. Photographs 2001-11-117
British infantry listening for enemy miners and tunnellers, 1918 (c). Watercolour by Lt Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly MBE, MC, RI, Royal Field Artillery, 1918 (c); associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Drawings and Watercolours 2001-11-126
Umbeyla Campaign 1863. Oil on canvas by Col (later Gen Sir) John Miller Adye CB, Deputy Adjutant-General of Royal Artillery, Adjutant-General's Department India, 1863 (c); troops and artillery advancing through the mountainous terrain of the Umbeyla Valley to the right; with casualties on the ground. Oil Paintings 2001-11-128
Bhutan Campaign, 1864 (c). Oil on canvas by Col (later Gen Sir) John Miller Adye CB, Deputy Adjutant-General of Royal Artillery, Adjutant-General's Department India (1819-1900), 1864 (c); view of the mountainous terrain of Bhutan. Oil Paintings 2001-11-129
Series of 6 photographic postcards illustrating the adaptation of the screw gun, invented by Farrier Sergeant Holben DCM, 17th Pack Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, for mountain artillery use between 1918 and 1924; collected by Lt Col Martyn Rogers Strover DSO, 1924; accompanied by 1 handwritten description and 1 covering letter; includes views of draught gear loaded or harnessed onto a mule and the screw gun showing draught gear. Photographs 1988-04-18
Series of 6 photographic postcards illustrating the adaptation of the screw gun, invented by Farrier Sergeant Holben DCM, 17th Pack Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, for mountain artillery use between 1918 and 1924; collected by Lt Col Martyn Rogers Strover DSO, 1924; accompanied by 1 handwritten description and 1 covering letter; includes views of draught gear loaded or harnessed onto a mule and the screw gun showing draught gear. Archives 1988-04-18
Signed three quarter length portrait photograph of Lt F Bolton, Royal Artillery 1913. Photographs 1991-02-289
Full length photographic portrait in civilian dress of 'Major Teesdale'; probably shows Maj Christopher Charles Teesdale, VC, Royal Artillery, 1862 (c). Photographs 1991-02-291
2 photographs of scenes at the Depot, Stirling Castle, taken by A Crowe, Stirling, Scotland, 1865 (c); subjects include the Depot formed up on the parade ground and men of the Royal Artillery and the 42nd Regiment, on the battlements of the Castle. Photographs 1988-04-25
2 photographs relating to the Royal Artillery; one photograph shows an officer and NCOs of the Royal Artillery and one Indian, wearing Freemason's regalia and surrounded by symbols and insignia; the other shows an officer standing beside his horse and holding a tropical helmet, 1875 (c). Photographs 1988-04-27
10 photographs showing full length front and rear views of personnel of the Royal Horse, Field, and Garrison Artillery; taken by the Photographic Establishment of the War Department, 1860 (c). Photographs 1988-04-41
60 papers relating to Edward Owen Davies, 1901-1921 (c), dealing mainly with the actions of 38th Royal Field Artillery on the North West Frontier, India, 1917-1919; includes a diary, 53 letters, press cuttings and certificates. Archives 2001-11-159
25 photographs and one postcard relating to Edward Owen Davies, 38th Bty Royal Field Artillery, North West Frontier, India, 1917-1919; subjects include scenes, portraits and groups of artillerymen, mainly taken in India. Photographs 2001-11-160
22 documents relating to Lt Col Arthur Macgregor, Royal Garrison Artillery, the Mountain Artillery (India) and the 22nd Mountain Regiment, 1912-1947; documents include letters, certificates, Macgregor's parent's marriage certificate, his Baptism Certificate, notifications of exam results, a record of service and greetings cards. Archives 2001-11-162
41 photographs relating to Lt Col Arthur Macgregor and his father-in-law Maj Belli-Bivar; Macgregor served with the Royal Garrison Artillery and the 22nd Mountain Regiment, 1912-1947; photographs show groups, guns, pack mules and scenery. Photographs 2001-11-163
4 photographs probably collected by Alfred James Moan, Royal Artillery, 1880 (c)-1890; subjects include groups with guns, limbers and a mobile canteen. Photographs 1991-03-26
Collection of military band music from around the world, collected by the late Mr Harold Leonard Sidney Plunkett, nd. Sound Recordings 2001-12-44
Embroidered postcard, Royal Artillery, nd; with the cannon in the middle and crown on top; flowers and inscription: 'Quofas Et Gloria Ducunt'. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Crafts 2001-04-1022
Embroidered postcard, Royal Artillery, nd; cannon in the middle and crown on top; flowers around it and with inscription: 'Quofas Et Gloria Ducunt'. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Crafts 2001-04-1024
Nine carte-de-visite photographic portraits, 1870-1900 (c). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Photographs 2001-07-584
Friction tube used by British guns at Three Tree Hill, during the battle of Spion Kop, 24 Jan 1900; made by Royal Laboratories Woolwich; associated with the Battle of Spion Kop, Boer War (1899-1902) 1900. Ammunition 2002-01-32
Photograph of men of the Royal Artillery from the 'Kent Messenger', 1950s (c). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Photographs 2002-01-47
Photograph and obituary press cutting relating to Mr John Pearman from 'The Windsor and Eton Express', 12 Dec 1905; Mr Pearman was an ex-inspector of the Buckinghamshire Constabulary, he joined the 3rd King's Own Light Dragoons and served in India where he was attached to the Royal Artillery. He reached the honorary rank of Sergeant-Major. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Archives 2002-01-73
Leather canteen with leather strap and buckle, 1900 (c); belonged to John Frederick Samways, Batman to Col Philip Saltmarshe, Royal Artillery; canteen contains a fork, spoon, corkscrew and salt and pepper pots; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Equipment, general 2002-01-178
Leather medical kit, with leather strap fastening and buckle, 1900 (c); belonged to John Frederick Samways who was Batman to Col Philip Saltmarshe of the Royal Artillery; manufactured by John Bell and Company, London; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Medical Equipment 2002-01-179
Ceremonial sword knot, Royal Regiment of Artillery, nd; sealed pattern. Equipment, general 2002-02-275
Ceremonial sword knot, Royal Horse Artillery, nd; sealed pattern. Equipment, general 2002-02-276
Jack spur, officer, Royal Horse Artillery, nd; sealed pattern; long straps. Equipment, general 2002-02-333
Jack spur, officer, Royal Horse Artillery, nd; sealed pattern; short straps. Equipment, general 2002-02-334
Braces, WE, RA, other ranks, nd; sealed pattern. Equipment, general 2002-02-368
Sword knot No 5, gold, Royal Artillery, nd; sealed pattern. Equipment, general 2002-02-381
Medals awarded to Maj Kenneth Clarence Brigden, CD, Royal Canadian Artillery: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-1947, with clasp for overseas service; British War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue; United Nations Emergency Force Medal 1956-57; Canadian Forces Decoration, 1953 (c); mounted together as worn court style. Medals 2002-02-590
Manuscript notebook, 1865 (c)-1873 (c); probably kept by an officer of the Royal Artillery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; contents include the drill for 7in and 9in Rifled Muzzle guns on traversing platforms, the duties of each member of the gun crew, specifications for various types of ammunition, the distances between named forts and batteries, and a series of questions and answers on the subject of ordnance. Archives 2002-02-724
22 diaries (1933-1960) of Lt Col Anthony Gervase Ryshworth Hill (1914-1984) covering his military career from training with the Royal Artillery, to active service in Tunisia, Italy, Egypt, Greece and Austria (1943-1946) with 6th Bn York and Lancaster Regiment and 1/4th Hampshire Regiment, as an Intelligence Office with the British Army of the Rhine (1948-1951), posting to Sudan with 1st Bn South Lancashire Regiment (1951), and as Commanding Officer of the South Lancashire Regiment (1953-1954) and 3rd Bn Gold Coast Regiment, Ghana (1956-1959), including personal and social details but also his experiences during Operation TORCH (1943), action in Italy (1944), fighting against Greek communists at Voula (1945) and repatriation of Cassocks (1945); together with personal documents, newspaper reports and correspondence (1957-1959). Archives 2002-02-901
188 copy photographs taken by Lt Patrick Robert Koekkoek, Special Bde Royal Engineers, World War One, Western Front, 1915-1917; Lt Koekkoek had pre-War Service with King Edward's Horse and served initially with 8th Bn East Lancashire Regiment, later transferred to the Royal Engineers' Special Brigade; photographs are captioned by Lt Koekkoek; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Photographs 2002-02-902
Typescript covering pass, completed in manuscript, 17 Nov 1900; certifies the discharge of Native Driver John Rooi from the Royal Canadian Field Artillery on the completion of the terms of his engagement, Pretoria; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 2002-02-1331
Nine photographs collected by Col Archibald Crawford CMG, Royal Garrison Artillery, 1897-1918; subjects include British and Chinese troops, foreign observers and Staff. Photographs 2002-02-1342
Collection of papers relating to Col Archibald Crawford CMG, Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, 1879-1881, and Royal Garrison Artillery, 1890 (c)-1912; items include notebooks, plans, papers and diagrams. Archives 2002-02-1343
Collection of photocopy papers from a scrapbook relating to Maj Gen G G S Carey; items include the memoirs of Gen Sir Hubert Gough, letters, photographs and newspaper cuttings. Photographs 2002-02-1402
Proficiency badge; associated with the Royal Artillery, 1921 (c); awarded to NCOs for skill in gunnery. Badges 1991-03-99
Proficiency badge; associated with the Royal Army Service Corps, 1940 (c); awarded to members of the mechanised units showing skill in driving. Badges 1991-03-103
Proficiency badge; associated with Royal Army Service Corps, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals and Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1940 (c); awarded to members of these units who exhibited skill in driving; during World War Two the badge signified driving instructors. Badges 1991-03-104
Other ranks cap badge, Royal Artillery, 1914 (c). Badges 1990-06-331
Medal group awarded to G-2868 Pte (later Cpl) Charles E Fuller, 7th Bn The Buffs (East Kent Regiment): 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19; Defence Medal 1939-45; Territorial Efficiency Medal, George V issue. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. Medals 2002-02-1157
Gun layer trade badge, Royal Artillery, 1914 (c); from 1901 the layer's proficiency was regarded as an appointment. Badges 1991-03-66
Class I Surveyor trade badge, Royal Artillery, 1921 (c). Badges 1991-03-67
Range Taker Proficiency badge, 1st Class, Royal Artillery, 1914 (c). Badges 1991-03-68
Plotter Fortress Plotting Room and Predictor Proficiency badge, Royal Artillery, 1940 (c). Badges 1991-03-69
Surveyor Class II trade badge, Royal Artillery, 1940 (c). Badges 1991-03-70