First World War Propaganda Poster
A printed notice published by the National Patriotic Association with a string at the top for suspension. The notice includes words to influence public opinion and was aimed as a general morale booster. ...
First World War Ration Card Instruction Leaflet
A wartime leaflet produced by the Ministry of Food. It contains instructions on how to use the new ration card, 1918.
First World War Recruitment Letter
A handwritten letter from Downing Street requesting the householder to complete a form regarding the members of the household in order to produce a register for possible recruits, November 1914.
First World War Recruitment Letter
A typed letter from Whitehall, dated April 1915. The letter requests a response to the demand for more men to go to war. It include discussion on recruiting from shops and trades.
First World War Recruitment Letter
A letter from the War Office by the Director-General of Recruiting, requesting recruits.
First World War Recruitment Letter Envelope
A brown printed envelope addressed to the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, for householders to return information regarding the members of their families.
First World War Recruitment Poster, 5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment
This is a First World War recruitment poster for the 5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. The poster is printed on white paper with blue and red printing. It was produced in Birmingham, 1914-1918.
First World War Service Medal
English medal, c.1918
Diameter 36mm
Medal awarded for service in the World War I and post-war activities, such as mine clearing, up to 1920. The obverse features the bust of George V facing left with ...
First World War Service Medal and Ribbon
A silver medal with a blue, dark blue, white and orange striped ribbon. There is a portrait of George V on the obverse. The medal is framed with seven other medals, 1918.
First World War Service Medal and Ribbon
First World War service medal with ribbon issued to Private F.C. Smith. The Obverse features the bust of King George V and reads, "GEORGIUS V BRITT.OMN : REX ET IND : IMP :" The reverse features a man ...
First World War Victory Medal
English bronze medal, c.1919
Diameter 36mm
Medal struck to celebrate Allied victory in World War I. The obverse features the inscription 'THE GREAT/ WAR FOR/ CIVILISATION/ 1914-1919' within a wreath. ...
First World War Victory Medal and Ribbon
A medal to celebrate the victory of the allied forces in the First World War. It has a a multi-coloured ribbon attached. There is a winged female on the obverse. The medal is framed with seven other medals, ...
First World War, War Loan Leaflet
A booklet containing information about the War Loan and the issue of stock or bonds, 1915.
First World War: War Bond Campaign Postcard
A War Bond Campaign Postcard featuring two tanks. It was printed by A. M. Davis & Co. 138mm x 88mm
Flask
A moulded pear shaped metal powder flask, with an oval cross section. It has a circular metal cap with a lever which opens a small hole to dispense the powder.
Folder
Folder containing ten linocuts by Dr V. Fanderlik, a Czechoslovak soldier: 1. Macedonia, 2. Isamboul - Aia Sophia, 3. Halleb - Syria, 4. Alexandria - Egypt, 5. Kreta, 6. Fort St. Jean - Marseille, 7. ...
Ford Second World War Memorial Plaque
A copper alloy plaque mounted on wood. It is a war memorial commemorating employees of Ford, Leamington Spa, who lost their lives during the Second World War. The memorial names 12 employees who lost ...
Francis, 5th Earl of Warwick
A photographic portrait of Francis, 5th Earl of Warwick, taken around 1893.
He is wearing a uniform, which is probably that of a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Warwickshire Yeomanry - a position he held ...