3 Different Editions of the WW2 Red Cross & St John's Ambulance Prisoners of War Newspaper Bulletin

All in good condition, if a little fragile, printed on economy wartime quality paper with a few little tears and all with rusty staples. The editions are for May 1943, August 1943 and September 1944. This is all I have currently.

Each paper was Free to Next of Kin and was the official organ of the British Red Cross & St John Ambulance War Organisation. Each edition runs to 1...  read more

Code: 62982

WW1 Silk Postcard - Anglo-French Patriotic Butterfly Souvenir of France

An attractive and evocative card from a soldier serving in France to his daughter; pencil message on reverse. Some yellowing to silk as the glue has aged, but otherwise in great condition for age.

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Code: 58089

Pre WW1 / WW1 Original Photo Postcard of Troops INSIDE barrack room

Postally unused, a scarce image of the inside of a pre WW1 / WW1 barracks. The soldier seated on the far left has a three piece territorial army brass shoulder title but unable to make out the unit. Some white specs from developing flaw otherwise in good condition with a slight crease to the right side. A posed photo but also one showing them relaxing and working on their kit.
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Code: 62903

1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (RSF) Original Pre WW1 Photograph Postcard

Postally unused some edge wear and fold to bottom right corner otherwise in good condition.

Ifs bully beef tonight lads! Cooks of E Company display their tins of Fray Bentos and very helpfully a set of blackboards confirming the battalion's identity. The date 1912 places them inside a barracks located in South Africa as this is where they were stationed at that time.
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Code: 62902

WW1 ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE MEDAL SLIP Letter - 29377 SGT H WATSON 2 Divisional Artillery Column AIF

29377 Sgt H. Watson 2-DAC AIF Enlisted in Feb 1916, with pre war militia service. Went to France in 1916, and had field service until the end of war. Noted in his papers that he allowed 2 committed prisoners to escape in late 1918! Also noted he served heavy guns, including Howitzers. Great actions, including Somme offensive and Hindenburg line. Discharged in UK, July1919.

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Code: 61379

8th (Kings Royal Irish) Hussars

Original WW1 silk printed cigarette card, paper backed with details of regiment to reverse. In very good condition, may have minor age spots and light marking. No 19 of a set of 108 different cards distributed by a number of different cigarette manufacturers entitled "Crests & Badges of the British Army". Thought to have been issued by British American Tobacco in 1915.

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Code: 62872

17th (Duke of Cambridges Own) Lancers

Original WW1 silk printed cigarette card, paper backed with details of regiment to reverse. In very good condition, may have minor age spots and light marking. No 28 of a set of 108 different cards distributed by a number of different cigarette manufacturers entitled "Crests & Badges of the British Army". Thought to have been issued by British American Tobacco in 1915.

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Code: 62870

WW1 Original Postcard - Soldier of the Rifle Brigade - French photographer

Unusual study with picture of his family tipped into the top left corner, of a private soldier of the Rifle Brigade. Badge on stiff peaked cap on table. French backing "Carte Postale". Postally unused. In good condition.

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Code: 53219

Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London original postcard, postally used 1919

A pre WW1 image judging by their medals, but post Boer War. Wearing undress uniform, their faces and medals are all reasonably clear. The author, appears to be a George Bell, and he writes from Millbank, London " I saw the King this morning". Sent to a Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland address. Good condition considering it has been Postally used, minor edge damage to each corner, other...  read more

Code: 53323

Pair of WW1 Postcards concerning the fate of Albert Cathedral

A "Before" and "After" shot of Albert Cathedral. Both postally unused. Some creasing and a bit grubby, but generally good condition.

This is one of the most famous icons for the British in the Great War - the Golden Virgin on top of the Basilica. The golden statue of the Madonna holding aloft her child was visible from far away, and of course was an excellent target for enemy a...  read more

Code: 53453