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Two manuscript manifold books used by Capt Aubrey Meares DSO, Royal Engineers, during the Boer War (1899-1902), 1 Jan 1901 to 20 Aug 1902. Archives 1984-06-46
View of the Camp of the third Royal Engineers Division, Bois-de-Boulogne. Watercolour over pencil by George Scharf, 1815; signed and dated in ink lower left, 1815; associated with Occupation of Paris, Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815) 1814. Drawings and Watercolours 2005-03-49
Three part article, 'Walter Parke Jones, Royal Engineers' by Dr P H Butterfield in 'Looking Back: The Journal of the Historical Society of Port Elizabeth', Vol 23, No 3, December 1983, and Vol 24, Nos 1 and 2, April and August 1984. Archives 1984-06-155
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps and King's South Africa Medal 1901-02, 2 clasps, awarded to Sapper R Scantlebury, Royal Engineers; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Medals 1988-09-54
Efficiency Medal, George VI, 1st type (Territorial), 1937 (c)-1947; awarded to Sgt L W Godsell, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Medals 1988-09-55
Efficiency Medal awarded to Cpl R Wagstaffe, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 1950 (c). Medals 1988-10-9
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Elizabeth II, 2nd type), awarded to S/Sgt P Murray, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 1954-1988. Medals 1988-10-19
Collection of uniform items associated with Capt W J Fowler, Corps of Royal Engineers, 1940-1945. Uniforms 1992-02-33
Collection of uniform items associated with Capt W J Fowler, Corps of Royal Engineers, 1940-1945. Equipment, uniform 1992-02-33
List of men of 8th Bn Border Regiment owed working pay for work done with Royal Engineers, 20 April 1915; with covering note to cheque for sum due and receipt for the same; associated with World War One, Home Front (1914-1918). Archives 1984-06-47
A collection of papers associated with Stanier Waller, 1864-1930; including uniform quotations, letters from Queen Victoria and other members of the Royal Family, orders and commissions; associated with the Royal Engineers, 1st Voluntary Bn Oxfordshire Light Infantry and the Egyptian War (1882). Archives 1984-10-88
Scenes on the Western Front. Set of six photolithographs after Sapper W G Briggs, Royal Engineers, 1918 (c); associated with World War One (1914-1918). Prints 1993-01-119
Four items which belonged to Lt T Ashworth Taylor, who was commissioned as an emergency Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, 23 Jun 1946, and promoted to war substantive Lieutenant on 23 Dec 1946; associated with Palestine (1945-1948). Archives 2005-04-18
Photographic print depicting three members of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) carrying out repairs to the tracks of a Centurion tank, 1960 (c)-1969 (c). Photographs 2005-04-27
Model of Adams 'Jumbo' locomotive 0-6-0 type, 1930 (c); manufactured 1930 (c); marked "LSWR" for London and South Western Railway, as used on Palestine MIlitary Railway, Baghdad Railway and in the Balkans during World War One (1914-1918). Models 2005-04-46
13 photographs collected by A W Mills, 654 Coy, Royal Engineers, 1940 (c)-1942 (c); associated with World War Two, Home Front, 1940 (c) and World War Two, Middle East 1942 Photographs 1982-11-3
Papers associated with Gen Charles George Gordon, Royal Engineers, nd. Archives 1965-03-5-2
3rd China War Medal 1900 awarded to Cpl A Crossland, Royal Engineers, No 4 Balloon Section; associated with 3rd China War (Boxer Rebellion) (1900-1901). Medals 1990-05-3
Manuscript notebook of 6174 Sapper H A Parris, Royal Engineers (Electrical Engineers), kept during the Boer War and containing his diary for 16 Mar- 1 Dec 1900 and extracts from another diary, 17 Nov- 6 Dec 1900; associated with Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 1983-01-89
History: 82, 1945; associated with the 82nd Assault Squadron Royal Engineers during World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Archives 1984-11-200
Collection of thirty photographs compiled by 29242 Cpl William Francis Johnson, Royal Engineers, 3rd China War (Boxer Rebellion) (1900-1901). Photographs 2005-04-69
Collection of 36 printed maps, British, French and German, of the Western Front used by Maj A H Pearson MC, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and Machine Gun Corps; together with a 1916 Artillery Training Map of Grantham and 1940 War Revision Edition of one-inch sheet 84, Worcester; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Maps 1983-01-101
Nineteen black and white photographs, a handwritten memoir, two Christmas cards and eight postcards relating to the National Service of Sapper Frederick Tomlinson, who served in Egypt with No 47 GHQ Survey Sqn, Royal Engineers at Fayid on the banks of the Sweetwater Canal in the Suez Canal Zone, 1952-1954; associated with Egypt (1945-1956). Photographs 2005-05-20
Nineteen black and white photographs, a handwritten memoir, two Christmas cards and eight postcards relating to the National Service of Sapper Frederick Tomlinson, who served in Egypt with No 47 GHQ Survey Sqn, Royal Engineers at Fayid on the banks of the Sweetwater Canal in the Suez Canal Zone, 1952-1954; associated with Egypt (1945-1956). Archives 2005-05-20
Collection of documents accumulated by Miss M Harrison of Purfleet, 1917-1939; associated with the Royal Engineers, 16th Middlesex Regiment and World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 1983-05-111
Two helmet plates, Corps of Royal Engineers, 1910 (c), Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment), 1895 (c) and a shako plate, 60th Bengal Native Infantry, 1844-1855. Badges 1970-04-34
Three helmet plates, North Somerset Yeomanry, 1865 (c), 1st Middlesex Engineer Volunteers, 1895 (c) and 1st Volunteer Bn Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment), 1895 (c). Badges 1970-04-36
Eight waistbelt clasps, Civil Service Rifle Volunteers, 1905 (c), Durham Light Infantry, 1895 (c), Royal Bombay Engineers, 1850 (c), Army Service Corps, 1910 (c) and 1902 (c), waistbelt clasp 1860 (c), Dragoon Guards 1902-1911 and 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards, 1911-1934. Badges 1970-04-42
A collection of 159 badges, mainly shoulder titles; associated with Territorials. Badges 1970-04-48
Collection of eight topographical maps, most of which depict regions of Italy, and a booklet of humorous cartoons; collected by Lt Roger D Lancaster, Royal Artillery, who served in Italy during World War Two (1943-1945); associated with World War Two, Middle East (1940-1943). Maps 2005-05-39
Collection of eight topographical maps, most of which depict regions of Italy, and a booklet of humorous cartoons; collected by Lt Roger D Lancaster, Royal Artillery, who served in Italy during World War Two (1943-1945); associated with World War Two, Middle East (1940-1943). Archives 2005-05-39
Word processed memoir: My War Service,1st World War; memoir written by Sapper Percival Ballard, Royal Engineers; associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 2005-05-43
Collection of documents collected during World War Two (1939-1945) by Lt D P Bennett, Royal Engineers Emergency Commission, serving in Royal Bombay Sappers & Miners' Group. Archives 1983-07-44
Eighteen uniform, badge and equipment items, Singapore Engineer Sqn Corps of Royal Engineers, 1970 (c). Badges 1970-07-10
Eighteen uniform, badge and equipment items, Singapore Engineer Sqn Corps of Royal Engineers, 1970 (c). Uniforms 1970-07-10
Eighteen uniform, badge and equipment items, Singapore Engineer Sqn Corps of Royal Engineers, 1970 (c). Equipment, uniform 1970-07-10
General Charles George Gordon CB, RE Writing his journal and last despatch in his Palace at Khartoum, Dec 14th 1884. Mezzotint after artist A Melville, 1884; engraved by J Faed, 1884; published by F C McQueen, 1886; associated with 1st Sudan War (1884-1885). Prints 1974-03-103
Vacuum pipe from an armoured train used in South Africa, pierced by a piece of Boer shrapnel in 1899; associated with Royal Engineers and Boer Forces, Boer War (1899-1902). Equipment, general 2005-05-57
Set of 14 drawing instruments in a custom made wooden case; instruments are largely broad arrow marked and are associated with Capt T S Abbott, 160 Railway Construction Company, Royal Engineers, World War Two, Italy (1943-1945). Equipment, general 2005-05-58-1
Set of 14 drawing instruments in a custom made wooden case; instruments are largely broad arrow marked and are associated with Capt T S Abbott, 160 Railway Construction Company, Royal Engineers, World War Two, Italy (1943-1945). Scientific Instruments 2005-05-58-1
Helmet, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Mk III with visor and full audio gear, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-06-119
Protective coverall, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), nd; sealed pattern, nd; obsolete 1979. Equipment, general 2005-06-229
Tent shelter, Royal Engineers, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-06-281
Jacket front filler, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mk II, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-06-462
Jacket outer cover, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mk II, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-06-463
Back apron filler, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mk II, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-06-464
Trousers, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mk II, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-06-473
Trousers, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mk II, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-06-562
Collection of 17 printed recruiting pamphlets and leaflets relating to service of officers and men in the Household Division (1976-1983), Royal Armoured Corps (1973-1983), Royal Artillery (1960s and 1983), Royal Engineers (1974-1983) and Royal Corps of Signals (1975-1983). Archives 1983-11-79
Collection of 34 printed recruiting pamphlets and leaflets relating to various Corps, 1972-1983. Archives 1983-11-81
Microfilm copy of 22 manuscript and typescript letters, telegrams and postcards of Maj W G Stewart, Singapore Royal Engineers, sent to members of his family (chiefly his daughter Adele), October 1941- October 1945; associated with World War Two, POWs Far East (1941-1945). Archives 1983-11-86
Soldier's Leave or Duty Rations Book issued to Sapper A E Smith, Royal Engineers, for the period 21 Dec 1918-4 Jan 1919, while on leave in France; together with a broadsheet containing instructions on the use of the 'New Ration Card (N86)' of August 1919; associated with World War One, Peace (1914-1918) and Home Front (1914-1918). Archives 1982-01-22
Trousers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Suit Mk IV, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Armour 2005-06-465
Jacket sleeve filler for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Suit Mk IV, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Armour 2005-06-469
Badge collection of 17 badges. Badges 1971-07-11
Lord Kitchener's despatch box, leather covered wood with badge of Queen Victoria's reign. Dates originally from his time as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Engineers, 1884 (c)-1888 (c), but probably remained in use after that time. Equipment, general 1968-12-9
Collection of 26 buttons. Badges 1972-03-22
Newspaper and Christmas Card, 1944-1945; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 1982-05-66
Photograph album of 156 photographs presented to Maj Gen Horace Smith-Dorrien, GOC of 19th Brigade and showing its operations in South Africa, July to October 1900; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Photographs 2005-06-704
Collection of 44 items, including six badges, 29 buttons, three waistbelt clasps, two pouch belt ornaments and four bit bosses. Badges 1972-08-35
Shovel helves, Royal Engineers, nd; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-07-47
Thirty two copy photographs relating to the service of Capt Robert W Jones, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), during the Allied Expedition to North Russia in 1919; associated with Russia (1918-1919) and Russian Civil War (1919-1922). Photographs 2005-06-747
Carrying bag for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mk II helmet, 1977; sealed pattern, nd. Equipment, general 2005-07-44
Plate assembly, suit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mk IV, nd; sealed pattern, November 1991, sealed 1994. Equipment, general 2005-07-83
Photograph album of 318 photographs relating to the National Service of 22677695 Sapper Frederick Tomlinson, who served in Egypt with No 47 GHQ Survey Sqn Royal Engineers, at Fayid on the banks of the Sweetwater Canal in the Suez Canal Zone, 1952-1954; associated with Egypt (1945-1956). Photographs 2005-06-746
Pair of collar badges, Leicestershire Regiment, 1916 (c) and one other ranks shoulder title, Hampshire Fortress Engineers, Royal Engineers Territorial Force, 1908-1922. Badges 1973-03-49
32 photographs relating to the Indian Army service of Maj W D C Williams; the majority of the collection focuses on Williams' service in North West Frontier Province, 1920 (c)-1930 (c); associated with India, North West Frontier (1920-1937). Photographs 2005-07-705
Memoir: Battle-Axe on My Arm. Typescript biographical memoir relating to the service of Lt D Pring, Royal Engineers, with 78th Division, World War Two, Italy (1943-1945). Archives 2005-07-710
Collection of thirteen postcards and photographs depicting soldiers of various units before and during World War One, Home Front and Western Front (1914-1918). Photographs 2005-07-711
Photocopies of typescript biographical notes compiled November- December 1981 by Sir Patrick Reilly, relating to Lt Col Bruce Outram Seton and Sir Percy Sykes. Archives 1982-07-40
Other ranks cap badge and a pair other ranks collar badges, 1973 (c); associated with Corps of Royal Engineers, TAVR. Badges 1973-04-35
Typescript history: Military Retrospect of the War in South Africa; article originally written by an unidentified German serving with Boer Forces; published in the journal, 'Beiheft zum Militar-Wochenblatt', 1901; translated by Maj J E Edmonds, Royal Engineers and forwarded to Lord Kitchener in Pretoria; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 2005-07-739
Four trench maps of positions in the Ypres Salient, Belgium, relating to the Army Service of 2/Lt S Brewin, MC, 11th (Service) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers, 1917 (c); associated with 3rd Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele), (1917). Maps 2005-07-748
Memoir: Two Years in the Royal Engineers. Memories of my National Service. Word processed memoir by Cpl Geoffrey Rupert Potten, 2003; Mr Potten served in the Royal Engineers from 1949 to 1951; associated with Hong Kong. Archives 2005-07-751
Four maps of the Falkland Islands, 1982 (c)-1984 (c); maps are associated with Royal Marine Commandos, 42 Commando, 2nd Bn Parachute Regiment, Royal Signals, Corps of Royal Engineers and Stanley, Falkland Islands; associated with the South Atlantic (Falklands War), (1982) Maps 2005-07-754
Photograph album of 90 prints relating to Allied amphibious operations during World War Two (1939-1945); includes scenes from the invasion of Italy (Sicily, Salerno and Anzio), 1943-1944, and the Normandy landings of June 1944; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Photographs 2005-07-758
Eight photographs and a British Army of the Rhine press release relating to the service of Cpl A Cox, Royal Engineers; Cpl Cox converted a Land Rover that could operate on rail tracks and spread weed killer along military railways and depots in West Germany; Cpl Cox was based at Haynes Barracks, Krefeld near Dusseldorf, with a Mobile Civilian Engineer Group, 1980 (c); associated with the Cold War (1945-1989). Photographs 2005-07-776
Eight photographs and a British Army of the Rhine press release relating to the service of Cpl A Cox, Royal Engineers; Cpl Cox converted a Land Rover that could operate on rail tracks and spread weed killer along military railways and depots in West Germany; Cpl Cox was based at Haynes Barracks, Krefeld near Dusseldorf, with a Mobile Civilian Engineer Group, 1980 (c); associated with the Cold War (1945-1989). Archives 2005-07-776
TAC/ route sign for 1 (UK) Armoured Division Signal Regiment, Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers; associated with Operation TELIC, Iraq (2003-2011). Equipment, general 2005-07-785
Map, August 1918 (c); produced by a Field Survey Battalion of the Royal Engineers of the German front line and rear areas of the Harbonnieres sector of the Somme front; associated with the Battle of Amiens, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918) 1918. Maps 2005-07-789
A collection of items of RQMS George Kendall, Royal Engineers, 1919-1938; associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 1982-10-23
Thirteen badges worn or owned by D P Bennet, Royal Engineers and Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners, 1942-1947. Badges 1983-06-15
Collection of 24 photographs and two press cuttings mounted on loose album pages and fragments relating to the life of Capt John Mackreth, Royal Engineers; photographs captioned by the mother of Capt Mackreth; associated with the Battle of the Somme, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Photographs 2005-08-16
Collection of 24 photographs and two press cuttings mounted on loose album pages and fragments relating to the life of Capt John Mackreth, Royal Engineers; photographs captioned by the mother of Capt Mackreth; associated with the Battle of the Somme, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 2005-08-16
Eight printed Parliamentary Papers 1826-1858 relating to the Army in the Colonies. Archives 1982-11-18
Other ranks plastic cap badge, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 1943 (c). Badges 1983-09-45
Two officer's buttons with stud fittings associated with Corps of Royal Engineers, 1895 (c). Badges 1983-09-64
Photograph album of 80 images compiled by Cpl William Lawrence Gartland showing the work of the 1st London Divisional Signals Company, Royal Engineers TF, later the 29th Division Signals Company, in the UK and Egypt at the time of deployment to Gallipoli, 1915 (c); associated with World War One, Gallipoli (1915-1916). Photographs 2005-08-32
144 photographs collected by Capt William Lawrence Gartland, Royal Signals, 1914 (c)-1941 (c); associated with World War One, Gallipoli, 1915 and World War Two, North Africa (1940-1943). Photographs 2005-08-34
Papers relating to the military career of Capt William Lawrence Gartland, Royal Signals, 1914-1942; associated with World War One, Gallipoli (1915-1916), World War One, Western Front (1914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). Archives 2005-08-35
Diary of Brevet Lt Col Lothian Nicholson, Royal Engineers, 2 Oct 1857- 21 Dec 1858; typescript transcript illustrated with sketches from the original manuscript 2 Oct 1857-25 Aug 1858, manuscript 25 Aug- 2 Dec 1858; associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Archives 1982-11-125
Documents collected by Maj T F J Collins, Green Howards (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regt), 1940; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1943) Maps 1982-11-178
Papers relating to the service of Lt Col SIr George Frederick Gorringe, Royal Engineers, 1900-1901, comprising diaries for 1900 and 1901 and a typescript copy of 2 reports by Gen Jan Christian Smuts, 1901; associated with the Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 1982-12-18
Twenty photographs relating to the service of Lt Gen Ernest Ker Squires, CB, DSO, MC, Royal Engineers, 1901 (c)-1935 (c); including photographs of Lt Gen Squires as a cadet at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich and as a senior officer at Staff College, Quetta; associated with World War One, India (1914-1918). Photographs 2005-08-37
Ten other ranks', plastic cap badges, 1942, 1943 (c); associated with Royal Artillery; Corps of Royal Engineers; Royal Signals; Royal Army Medical Corps; Royal Army Service Corps; Royal Army Ordnance Corps; Electrical & Mechanical Engineers; Army Catering Corps; Pioneer Corps and General Service Corps. Badges 1983-12-17
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview, 2005; relating to the service of Sgt John N Cheek, 2nd/10th Australian Engineer, 1940-1945; interviewed at home by John Bannister, 18-20 May 2005; associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945) and World War Two, POWs Far East (1941-1945). Sound Recordings 2005-08-42
Nine other ranks cap badges, 1942 (c) - 1945 (c); associated with Scots Guards; Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment); Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment); Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment); King's Regiment (Liverpool); East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own); Royal Army Medical Corps; Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and Pioneer Corps. Badges 1984-01-10
Five badges worn by Sapper G McIntyre, 1953 (c) including one other ranks shoulder title, Corps of Royal Engineers, a pair of formation badges, Commonwealth Brigade, and a pair of formation badges, 43rd Lorried Infantry Brigade. Badges 1984-02-36
Duplicated typescript papers: Report on Assault Crossings of Wide Tidal Estuaries; produced in September 1943 by HQ Kent Corps Troops Engineers; associated with World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945). Archives 1981-01-86
VHS video film: REME Recruitment; made by the Services Sound and Vision Corporation, nd; outlines the career opportunities available to a young soldier keen on joining the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers; running time 11 minutes. Film and Videos 2005-08-52