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- Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1876-1891
- Object name(s):
- button
- Brief description:
- Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1876-1891.
Gilt button by Firmin and Sons, London, with Queen Victoria’s cypher, ‘VR’, within a garter bearing the unit title, surmounted by a crown.
In 1861 independent Staff Corps were created for the Bengal, Bombay and Madras Armies. Their purpose was to provide officers for native regiments and to fill Staff and Army Department positions. In addition, officers could be selected for civil and political placements. The separate Staff Corps were subsequently combined into the Indian Staff Corps.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- button
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-61-19
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
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- Title:
- Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876
- Object name(s):
- button
- Brief description:
- Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876.
Gilt button by Ranken and Company, Calcutta, with Queen Victoria’s cypher, ‘VR’, within a garter bearing the unit title, surmounted by a crown.
In 1861 independent Staff Corps were created for the Bengal, Bombay and Madras Armies. Their purpose was to provide officers for native regiments and to fill Staff and Army Department positions. In addition, officers could be selected for civil and political placements. The separate Staff Corps were subsequently combined into the Indian Staff Corps.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- button
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-61-6
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/15c0d2a3-b7be-3c86-9690-c40579e4a607
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- Title:
- Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876
- Object name(s):
- button
- Brief description:
- Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876.
Gilt button by Alsop Downes and Company, with Queen Victoria’s cypher, ‘VR’, within a garter bearing the unit title, surmounted by a crown.
In 1861 independent Staff Corps were created for the Bengal, Bombay and Madras Armies. Their purpose was to provide officers for native regiments and to fill Staff and Army Department positions. In addition, officers could be selected for civil and political placements. The separate Staff Corps were subsequently combined into the Indian Staff Corps.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- button
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-61-14
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/659ba96d-58c2-36cc-97c0-c96586176516
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- Title:
- Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876
- Object name(s):
- button
- Brief description:
- Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876.
Gilt button by Jennens and Company, London, with Queen Victoria’s cypher, ‘VR’, within a garter bearing the unit title, surmounted by a crown.
In 1861 independent Staff Corps were created for the Bengal, Bombay and Madras Armies. Their purpose was to provide officers for native regiments and to fill Staff and Army Department positions. In addition, officers could be selected for civil and political placements. The separate Staff Corps were subsequently combined into the Indian Staff Corps.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- button
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-61-8
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/bd8587b2-32ab-33c6-951a-59138956849a
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- Title:
- Waistbelt clasp, Bengal Staff Corps, 1870-1876
- Object name(s):
- waistbelt clasp
- Brief description:
- Waistbelt clasp, Bengal Staff Corps, 1870-1876.
Silver and gilt waistbelt clasp with Queen Victoria’s cypher, ‘VR’, surmounted by a crown, within a circlet bearing the unit title.
In 1861 independent Staff Corps were created for the Bengal, Bombay and Madras Armies. Their purpose was to provide officers for native regiments and to fill Staff and Army Department positions. In addition, officers could be selected for civil and political placements. The separate Staff Corps were subsequently combined into the Indian Staff Corps.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- waistbelt clasp
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-61-3
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/1e23220e-fd2e-36bb-8dc1-65523ba24013
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- Title:
- Reference for Maud Brown, Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps, from Colonel Douglas Compton, 14 January 1919
- Object name(s):
- reference
- Brief description:
- Reference for Maud Brown, Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps, from Colonel Douglas Compton, 14 January 1919.
It states that: ‘No 2464 Worker M Brown has been employed in the Orderly Room of the Depot under my command since the 12th December 1917. During the whole of that time her conduct has been exemplary. She is an extremely good clerk and typist, and a very willing worker’.
From a collection of documents relating to Maud Brown (1897-1956), Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Archives
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- reference
- Object number:
- NAM. 1998-01-30-4
- Right type:
- National Army Museum, London
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/4420e09a-ad17-3b7d-a67e-70274f5ee3db
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Shoulder title, 98th Infantry, 1903-1922
- Object name(s):
- shoulder title
- Brief description:
- Shoulder title, 98th Infantry, 1903-1922.
Brass badge in the form of the regimental number, ‘98’.
The 98th Infantry was a regiment originally raised in 1788 as the Salabat Khan’s Regiment in the Princely State of Hyderabad. In 1826 the unit became the 7th Regiment of the Nizam of Hyderabad’s Army. In 1854 it became the 5th Hyderabad Contigent. With the reform of the Indian Army in 1903, the regiment was renumbered the 98th Infantry. In 1922 the unit became the 4th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- shoulder title
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-45-78
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/8a4a7d39-4132-3ac1-800c-b44a3fbf0241
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Button, 6th Bengal Native Infantry, pre-1857
- Object name(s):
- button
- Brief description:
- Button, 6th Bengal Native Infantry, pre-1857.
Gilt, medium, circular button by Smith and Kemp, Birmingham, with the regimental number, ‘6’, within a French circle and dot, within a wreath.
Part of the East India Company’s Bengal Army, the 6th Bengal Native Infantry was renumbered in 1824 but its origins went back to 1763 with the raising of a 13th Battalion. In 1857, like many Bengal Army units, the regiment mutinied, killing many of their European officers at Allahabad.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- button
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-48-38
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/4268424c-3bdc-31cd-9882-093b60c005a0
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- Title:
- Button, 6th Bengal Native Infantry, pre-1857
- Object name(s):
- button
- Brief description:
- Button, 6th Bengal Native Infantry, pre-1857.
Large, brass, circular button by Smith, Kemp and Wright Birmingham, with the regimental number, ‘6’, within a French circle and dot, within a wreath.<
Part of the East India Company’s Bengal Army, the 6th Bengal Native Infantry was renumbered in 1824 but its origins went back to 1763 with the raising of a 13th Battalion. In 1857, like many Bengal Army units, the regiment mutinied, killing many of their European officers at Allahabad.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- button
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-48-36
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/6db80463-39d1-3399-b515-7793affbf351
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- Title:
- Russian Pioneer’s sword, 1855 (c)
- Object name(s):
- sword, pioneer
- Brief description:
- Russian Pioneer’s sword, 1855 (c).
Typical of pioneer swords carried by most European armies during the 19th century, the sword is more of a tool than a weapon. The heavy, saw-backed blade was used for cutting down small trees and shrubs.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Edged Weapons
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study Collection
- Object name:
- sword, pioneer
- Object number:
- NAM. 1970-06-9-1
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/614125bc-f414-3a98-b643-86b45e9751cc
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Surgeon’s medical case, 1850 (c)
- Object name(s):
- case, medical
- Brief description:
- Surgeon’s medical case, 1850 (c).
Mahogany case reinforced with brass strips and lined in dark red velvet, once containing 64 instruments.
The instruments in this Army surgeon’s case include an amputating saw and knives, forceps, tooth key, bullet extractor and tourniquets.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Medical Equipment
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Conflict in Europe gallery
- Object name:
- case, medical
- Object number:
- NAM. 1973-12-90-1
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/fc4a9d3f-9e42-3f6d-99a6-24502e4c34ef
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Individual ready-to-eat ration pack, Menu No. 7, 1993 (c)
- Object name(s):
- ration pack, ready-to-eat, menu No7
- Brief description:
- Individual ready-to-eat ration pack, Menu No. 7, 1993 (c).
The British Army ration pack contains beef stew, lemon and lime beverage powder, pound cake, a heater, plastic spoon, accessory packet and Tabasco sauce bottle.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Equipment, general
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Soldier Gallery
- Object name:
- ration pack, ready-to-eat, menu No7
- Object number:
- NAM. 1998-06-159-1
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/d9f00ef2-437d-3d94-8b6e-6ba64931c63d
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Pattern 1882 straps
- Object name(s):
- strap
- Brief description:
- Pattern 1882 straps
This was part of an infantryman’s load carrying equipment, it could be attached to braces, belt, or valise to provide support.
From 1870, the army adopted load carrying equipment known as valise equipment. It distributed weight around the torso and could be adapted to different conditions.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Equipment, general
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study Collection
- Object name:
- strap
- Object number:
- NAM. 1967-09-57-6
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/cded1970-8b97-32fc-a952-ef95123134fc
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- Title:
- Falkland Islands Defence Force shoulder title.
- Object name(s):
- shoulder title
- Brief description:
- Falkland Islands Defence Force shoulder title.
The Falkland Islands Defence Force is a locally maintained volunteer defence unit, which works alongside British Army units to maintain the security of the Islands. Initially established in 1847, it was ordered to surrender a day after it was mobilised during the Falklands War (1982). Re-established after the war the Falklands Islands Defence Force now meet weekly for training and have regular weekend training exercises, often in partnership with the Regular Army.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- shoulder title
- Object number:
- NAM. 2018-07-24-4
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/c942a1b2-4141-3682-8e78-40a84ae28fcc
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Object name(s):
- cap badge
- Brief description:
- Cap badge 1884-1901, crown over Garter inscribed ‘SHEKAWATEE REGIMENT’, ‘13’ in centre on open ground, wreath around, scroll below ALIWALL, AFGHANISTAN 1878-80
Associated with 13th (The Shekhawati) Regt Bengal Native Infantry (1884-1885).
Material: brass
Design: Imperial Crown
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- cap badge
- Object number:
- NAM. 2013-10-20-32-129
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/d1cb6d96-c7c0-33d5-8b42-2f1e75f2ac80
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- NBC Units, Gulf War patch, 1990-1991.
- Object name(s):
- tactical recognition flash
- Brief description:
- NBC Units, Gulf War patch, 1990-1991.
This patch was worn by all Nuclear, Biological and Chemical warfare units during the Gulf War 1990-1991. A Joint Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit (mainly composed of Army and RAF personnel) was later established.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Badges
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- tactical recognition flash
- Object number:
- NAM. 2018-07-24-36
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/e5691fd4-27cf-3755-9491-5eaa044fa77d
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Army of India Medal 1799-1826, with clasp, ‘Maheidpoor’, Captain (later General) John Briggs, political assistant
- Object name(s):
- Army of India Medal 1799-1826, clasp
- Brief description:
- Army of India Medal 1799-1826, with clasp, ‘Maheidpoor’.
Campaign medal awarded to Captain (later General) John Briggs, political assistant.
The Army of India Medal was approved in 1851 for issue to officers and men of the British Army and Honourable East India Company’s forces. The award was given retrospectively to survivors of various actions during the period 1799 to 1826. This included the 2nd Maratha War (1803-1805), the Gurkha War (1814-1816), the Pindaree or 3rd Maratha War (1817-1818) and the 1st Burma War (1824-1826).
Briggs received his medal for services during the 3rd Maratha War. Maheidpoor (or Mahidpore) was one of the last battles of that conflict and saw General Sir Thomas Hislop defeat the army of Indore on 23 December 1817.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Medals
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study collection
- Object name:
- Army of India Medal 1799-1826, clasp
- Object number:
- NAM. 1961-03-12-1
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/1cb57d9b-5b20-351e-98e5-24050bdcec16
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Anti-riot shield, Universal pattern, 1975 (c)
- Object name(s):
- shield
- Brief description:
- Anti-riot shield, Universal pattern, 1975 (c).
Perspex with steel handles and foam arm guard.
The British Army became experienced in riot control during its service in Northern Ireland. Shields were carried as protection from thrown stones and bottles. This type of shield replaced the earlier metal types with a mesh visor; they were lighter and had greater visibility in use.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Armour
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Army At Home gallery
- Object name:
- shield
- Object number:
- NAM. 1976-12-87-1
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/39c8aae8-98f2-39b5-b812-839a177572dd
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Pattern 1822, presentation sword, 1878-1879
- Object name(s):
- sword, presentation, pattern 1822
- Brief description:
- Pattern 1822, presentation sword, 1878-1879
Made by ‘Cooke & Kelvey, Calcutta’.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Edged Weapons
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study Collection
- Object name:
- sword, presentation, pattern 1822
- Object number:
- NAM. 1989-09-5-1
- Right type:
- National Army Museum Copyright
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/b4476d6b-2356-38e7-8a46-bdd493a06d57
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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- Title:
- Pair of wooden drumstick, nd.
- Object name(s):
- drumstick
- Brief description:
- Pair of wooden drumstick, nd., associated with The Buffs regiment.
- Collection:
- National Army Museum
- Associated concept:
- Musical Instruments
- Current location:
- National Army Museum, Study Collection
- Object name:
- drumstick
- Object number:
- NAM. 2001-04-133-1
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/3db4ce3d-05cc-3632-8ca9-1dad84a8c96b
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
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