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

WW1 Postcard Bombardment of West Hartlepool house damage to Rugby Street 16th December 1914

Postally unused in very good condition. Damage to the rear of a house in Rugby Street. Of County Durham interest.

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Code: 53617

WW1 Postcard Bombardment of West Hartlepool by German Fleet 1914

Local pipe smoker holds up pieces of shrapnel which appear to have been part of a 12 inch sale. Postally unused. In very good condition.

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Code: 53615

WW1 Original B&W Postcard - Drummer & Bugler of 19th Durham Light Infantry

Postally unused (the cracking is not the photo but the state of the wall behind him!) in very good condition with some minor corner wear. A strong image with all his kit and hat at a rakish angle.
Anotated to reverse in pencil 19 DLI. 19th Service Battalion Durham Light Infantry were known as the 'Durham Bantams'. I guess he does look smallish!

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Code: 62266

WW2 RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) Reproduction Postcard of Original Recruiting Poster

RAAF - Air Crews Wanted Urgently - modern postcard in mint condition, postally unused.

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Code: 62163