Paperwork to a Soldier and Sailor! Arthur Charles Nixon
An interesting set of paperwork including group photograph to a man who served in both the Army and as a Merchant Seaman, comprising:
1) Victorian British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - 18052 Arthur Nixon, Royal Artillery and 98th Battery Royal Field Artillery who enlisted on 15th January 1897. Born in Newcastle, he enlisted in Liverpool for 7 years with the Colours ... read more
30.00 GBP
Pre WW1 Original Postcard of Rifle Regiment Territorial Cyclist Despatch Riders
Postally unused from the Bill Hopkins postcard collection. Close of up of Cap badges show these to be crowned Maltese crosses. Taken of despatch riders with the cycles and rifles under or "Bivvy". Taken at Crowborough in 1911. no doubt the annual territorial camp. Scarce image. Card in good condition.
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8.00 GBP
WW2 Victory Dinner Menu Card 1945 - Prisoners of War POW Ephemera
A scarce menu card from the Sergeants' Mess of 382 P.O.W. Camp, El Daba dated 20th August 1945. The Members of the mess are listed opposite a sumptuous meal menu. Probably members of the corps of Military Police. Circa 15cm x 12cm.
El Daba was an RAF base in Egypt, which suggests it was used by the British as a POW camp for captured German and Italian soldiers and airmen. It is a... read more
15.00 GBP
Original Raphael Tuck Art Postcard Boer War Final Peace concluded 1902
Postally used and EDVII cancelled stamp dated 1902. Sent to a Portuguese address in Lisbon. In very good condition for age. Artistic portraits of Lord Kitchener (wearing a black arm band to commemorate death of Queen Victoria) and the Boer War Generals, De Wet, Botha and Delarey. Quote from William Shakespeare below giving credit to the enemy below: "I would rather have such men as my frien... read more
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Original Raphael Tuck Art Postcard Boer War Peace Declaration 1900
In superb condition for age, postally unused, no foxing no damage or creases. Patriotic illustration originally published in the 'Daily Graphic' depicting surrender of Boer Forces at Pretoria on 31st May 1900. However, a costly guerrilla war was to continue for the next 18 months.
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12.00 GBP
The 'Missing' West Hartlepool Boer War Memorial Black & White Postcard
An original glossy finish black and white photographic postcard, postally unused. Light corner wear and light creasing but in good overall condition.
Over 50 years ago the stature was stolen. Folks in the region are in the process of raising funds to fund a replacement, see:
https://www.angloboerwar.com/forum/17-memorials-and-monuments/30968-west-hartlepool-cou... read more
8.00 GBP
WW1 Original Postcard - Officer Royal Fusiliers, Crowborough photographer
Portrait study of an unidentified officer of the Royal Fusiliers, as determined from hjs OSD collar badges and regimental pattern buttons. Postally unused, taken in UK as photographer is from Crowborough. In very good condition. The flash has distorted the image slightly, it is better than shown here. read more
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British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - Sidney George Day, Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) - 1910
Issued to either regular soldiers or those volunteering for the Special Reserve once attested and intended to be kept on the person of the individual and kept up to date during service by the commanding officer of the Squadron, Troop, Battery, or Company to which the man belonged. Printed by Gale & Polden for the HMSO and dated 1910. In the inside pocket is included a rare loose leaflet (split... read more
28.00 GBP
WW1 Original Postcard - Royal Naval Division (RND) Sailor in Full Rig!
A scarce original WW1 postcard, postally unused. it shows a black and white portrait of an unnamed member of the RND with his Royal Naval Division Cap Tally Hat Band in full naval rig. Taken before the issue of khaki battledress (post Antwerp) and therefore most likely whilst still undergoing training at Crystal Palace in late 1914. Khaki uniforms started to make an appearance in January 191... read more
12.00 GBP
WW2 Original Black & White Press Photo 2 ASTU being inspected in Yorkshire
The original photo is in very good condition and feintly backed stamped Copyright of the Yorkshire Post & Leeds Mercury and The Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds. It depicts the 2 Army Selection Training Unit being inspected by Brigadier Leslie Wieler, DSO (late KOYLI) and behind him Lieutenant Colonel "Ganga" Dean, MC. Royal Ulster Rifles who was officer commanding of 2 ASTU.
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10.00 GBP