padrenick Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 I have today received a letter of condolence written to 2nd Lieut Blaxely's father I have today received a letter of condolence written to 2nd Lieut Blaxely's father Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 (edited) On 01/11/2018 at 23:33, GWF1967 said: Hi Jerry, I missed the end of the auction! Did you buy any of the other cards in the collection? I bought a couple. I believe the chap in the trench nearest the camera was the subject of the collection; 2Lt. Stewart Lenton Blaxley. Inns of Court OTC. 22/11/15 - 22//16. France. 10/1/17. K.i.A 23/4/17. 2/4th R.W.F. In my postcard he is standing rear row, 3rd from left, outside No.13 Ward, No.2 Stationary Hospital. Edited 26 October , 2020 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, padrenick said: I have today received a letter of condolence written to 2nd Lieut Blaxely's father I have today received a letter of condolence written to 2nd Lieut Blaxely's father Hi, Did you win both condolence letters? Edited 26 October , 2020 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padrenick Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 No only the one signed R Rolf of Roff cant make out the signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 1 minute ago, padrenick said: No only the one signed R Rolf of Roff cant make out the signature. It’s a shame the letters were split into separate lots; cash is king in the ebay world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 1 hour ago, padrenick said: I have today received a letter of condolence written to 2nd Lieut Blaxely's father I have today received a letter of condolence written to 2nd Lieut Blaxely's father Even though I bought some of the original items that were sold, I saw these but decided not to bid, I could not justify the possible cost during these difficult times, back on furlough currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 56 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: It’s a shame the letters were split into separate lots; cash is king in the ebay world. it was a shame the original collection was split Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 2 minutes ago, Jerry B said: it was a shame the original collection was split Quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padrenick Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 yes a shame but I could not afford both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, padrenick said: yes a shame but I could not afford both I think Jerry B is talking of the family collection of postcards, photographs and letters that have appeared rather than just the two letters recently listed. The link I posted earlier featured one of a series of postcards that have previously been offered for sale. Jerry B purchased some of the other postcards sold. S.L. Blaxley appears 3rd from left, rear row. Edited 26 October , 2020 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted 26 October , 2020 Share Posted 26 October , 2020 I have a post card he sent from the front, his business card as an officer in the 4th RWF, pics of him at the inns of court OTC and the letter from the war officer to his sister notifying her of his award of posthumous medals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Rider Posted 5 November , 2020 Share Posted 5 November , 2020 Purchased this a few years ago in a local antiques center (near Hamilton), I had a relative in the RFA in the interwar period in India so it got my attention more.....Couldn't leave the old boy behind could I........I wonder if he survived it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 5 November , 2020 Share Posted 5 November , 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, D Rider said: Purchased this a few years ago in a local antiques center (near Hamilton), I had a relative in the RFA in the interwar period in India so it got my attention more.....Couldn't leave the old boy behind could I........I wonder if he survived it all? The collar of his SD jacket has been immaculately tailored to give the appearance of a pre-war style frock collar. Edited 5 November , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 7 November , 2020 Share Posted 7 November , 2020 A/Cpl. Robert Albert (Sheppard) Shephard. M2/101639. 493rd M.T. Coy. A.S.C. B. 1881 Notting Hill. D.30/12/1916 - 26th Stationary Hospital. Ismailia Egypt. Aged. 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 11 November , 2020 Share Posted 11 November , 2020 Cyclist Territorial Force Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, September 1914. Postcard sent on 21st September 1914. A rare side view of components the “Territorial Force Pattern” Mills Equipment with its distinct type of 3 pocket cartridge carrier. A MkV waterbottle, with fluted neck, is worn on the rear of the commercial variant haversack/pack, note the 1 inch twig buckle on the side, not found on the 1908 versions. He is most probably from the 1/6th (Cyclist) Battalion of the Royal Sussex, formed in August 1914. They spent the Great War in England and Ireland. The card was sent to Mrs B Williams, 196 Church Road, Hove. The house is still there today and is now a Bistro Bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 11 November , 2020 Share Posted 11 November , 2020 Super photo Toby. Empty haversack/small pack typical of a Territorial! Is that a helve case beyond the bayonet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 11 November , 2020 Share Posted 11 November , 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: Is that a helve case beyond the bayonet? It is indeed the Helve Carrier, and a great study of it at that, with P1888 Bayonet. Edited 11 November , 2020 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 11 November , 2020 Share Posted 11 November , 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 22:16, GWF1967 said: Walter Robert Starsmeare B.1870, Battersea. Enlisted. 1891. South Africa. 1899-1902. Wheeler Staff Sergeant. 9779. 6 Coy. A.S.C. M. Elizabeth A. Hearn, 1903. Colchester. Disch. Time expired. 1912. 18th Coy. (Twelve Pence/Day). Enl. 5/10/1914. Driver. T1SR/1191. A.S.C. Promoted. 7/10/14. Wheeler Staff Sergeant. Promoted. 16/11/14. Wheeler Quarter Master Sergeant. France. 2/8/15 - 20/9/18. Discharged. No longer physically fit. 10/12/18. S.W.B. No.B58515. D. 1958. Ealing. Trawling ebay I found another postcard featuring Walter Robert Starsmeare, 18 Coy. A.S.C. front row, second from right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 11 November , 2020 Share Posted 11 November , 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Toby Brayley said: It is indeed the Helve Carrier, and a great study of it at that, with P1888 Bayonet. Yes, ‘carrier’ of course. Same with 37 Patt I recall. Then on 58 attached integrally to carrier ground sheet. Edited 11 November , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 12 November , 2020 Share Posted 12 November , 2020 An unknow Sergeant Signals Instructor. Blank Postcard sent from India 1916. Great study of the Heliograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 12 November , 2020 Share Posted 12 November , 2020 Dear All, and Toby, Here is another one. The officer is T/Capt Corbett, 2/69 Punjabis. Circa 1919/20... Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted 12 November , 2020 Share Posted 12 November , 2020 Great photos Toby and Kim. Thank you both for sharing. On Kim's photo, Sgt seated to the left of Capt Corbett, as we look at it, that's quite the signalers badge! Never seen one on a rectangle before. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 12 November , 2020 Share Posted 12 November , 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dragoon said: Great photos Toby and Kim. Thank you both for sharing. On Kim's photo, Sgt seated to the left of Capt Corbett, as we look at it, that's quite the signalers badge! Never seen one on a rectangle before. Chris It made them easier to remove for laundering by the dhobi wallah Chris. The cloth backing was often in the regimental facing colour and added a splash of distinction to the khaki. Edited 12 November , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 12 November , 2020 Share Posted 12 November , 2020 Dear All, and Chris, Well spotted! I have scanned the NCO signal-wallah and one sees the crossed flags on red (?), quite clearly. Note also his 15 Star Trio medal ribbons. Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted 12 November , 2020 Share Posted 12 November , 2020 23 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: It made them easier to remove for laundering by the dhobi wallah Chris. The cloth backing was often in the regimental facing colour and added a splash of distinction to the khaki. Cheers FROGSMILE, I'll say it again, everyday is a school day. Red, you say Kim, I wonder how many different colours are out there! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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