Dave66 Posted 6 April , 2018 Share Posted 6 April , 2018 20 hours ago, seaJane said: This arrived in my in-box today and I thought you all might be interested: http://museumcrush.org/from-your-soldier-boy-silk-postcards-of-the-first-world-war/. Thanks seaJane, some nice ones on there. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Rhodes Posted 7 April , 2018 Share Posted 7 April , 2018 This PC, sent by my Uncle Reg to his Mother, mentions 'the leadswinger' . This was a satirical publication that was actually produced in France by the members of the 1/3rd West Riding Field Ambulance. I have volume 1 in my possession that includes the 1st 6 issues. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willh1664 Posted 7 April , 2018 Share Posted 7 April , 2018 I'm currently collecting Scots guards pieces but they seem to rarely appear and when they do the price seems to have gone up horrendously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Rhodes Posted 13 April , 2018 Share Posted 13 April , 2018 Here's another pc sent home by Reg to his Mother, again he mentions the 'Leadswinger'. The censor stamp shapes/colours are varying. I have found this Chateau on Google earth and can identify some features [corner tower and chimney] but the building appears to have been re modelled, if indeed it is the same one. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 13 April , 2018 Share Posted 13 April , 2018 "Camp silhouette series, No.5. Photochrom Co. Ltd. Tunbridge Wells" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 13 April , 2018 Share Posted 13 April , 2018 1 minute ago, GWF1967 said: "Camp silhouette series, No.5. Photochrom Co. Ltd. Tunbridge Wells" That's a nice one GWF. went back to that antique shop yesterday where I spotted boxes of postcards, and being as though it was yet again wet and horrible I thought I'd take the time to go through them.....four shoe boxes, and not one of any military or patriotic interest!!!, could have saved a pound on the parking! Regards to all, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 13 April , 2018 Share Posted 13 April , 2018 9 minutes ago, Dave66 said: That's a nice one GWF. went back to that antique shop yesterday where I spotted boxes of postcards, and being as though it was yet again wet and horrible I thought I'd take the time to go through them.....four shoe boxes, and not one of any military or patriotic interest!!!, could have saved a pound on the parking! Regards to all, Dave. I went through three photo albums of cards to find that one. You never know what you'll find until you look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 13 April , 2018 Share Posted 13 April , 2018 4 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: I went through three photo albums of cards to find that one. You never know what you'll find until you look. I have to admit the rummage can be the fun bit...but I scoured two towns yesterday, charity and antique shops, and could not find one thing even remotely connected to the great war (or any other) that wasn't messed around with or covered in dust and been there for years because of astronomic pricing....maybe better luck next time. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 13 April , 2018 Share Posted 13 April , 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Dave66 said: I have to admit the rummage can be the fun bit... Too true, I was in Bristol last weekend and my lad took me to a shop he thought I might like. I asked the manager if he had any Great War items; he was doubtful, then surprised when I found four cap badges, a pair of German trench art shell casings, a single French trench art casing, a trenched British 18lb casing, a Turkish button, a German combatants honour cross, and a square edged No.2 Autographic Brownie camera, made 1915-17. It only got better when my "cheeky" opening bid was accepted, no quibbles! Edited 13 April , 2018 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 13 April , 2018 Share Posted 13 April , 2018 3 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: Too true, I was in Bristol last weekend and my lad took me to a shop he thought I might like. I asked the manager if he had any Great War items; he was doubtful, then surprised when I found four cap badges, a pair of German trench art shell casings, a single French trench art casing, a trenched British 18lb casing, a Turkish button, a German combatants honour cross, and a square edged No.2 Autographic Brownie camera, made 1915-17. It only got better when my "cheeky" opening bid was accepted, no quibbles! That sounds like a very lucky haul....nowt in this area, haven't seen a decent bit of brass for sale in ages, I think they've all been sold for scrap!!, even my book dealer has run dry on the period stuff. Ill have to wait until the May flea market, usually Find quite a bit there...unless it snows like the last couple! Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 18 April , 2018 Share Posted 18 April , 2018 Un-posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyC Posted 18 April , 2018 Share Posted 18 April , 2018 Nice one with the colors of the Allied forces! GreyC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 June , 2018 Share Posted 27 June , 2018 A couple of new offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 June , 2018 Share Posted 27 June , 2018 Sent to L/Cpl Walter Ryland SS/21685, A.S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyC Posted 27 June , 2018 Share Posted 27 June , 2018 Hi, I especially like the one with the shells! GreyC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean tool Posted 28 June , 2018 Author Share Posted 28 June , 2018 9 hours ago, GreyC said: Hi, I especially like the one with the shells! GreyC Indeed. Humorous and unusual. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 28 June , 2018 Share Posted 28 June , 2018 Like them g.w.f., and nice to see this thread getting a re-boot. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo139 Posted 28 June , 2018 Share Posted 28 June , 2018 Found this one whilst looking through some of my photos taken in the 1980s and 90s on the Western Front.....it was sent home by my Grandad...Fred Gillett ..who joined the RAF on 7 th May 1918 as a tin smith......interestingly on the 1939 register he was listed as sheet metal worker....senior aircraft inspector ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margosh Posted 28 June , 2018 Share Posted 28 June , 2018 A postcard sent from my grandma to grandad (before they were married) , in the message she has written 'Little cousin in the picture' I haven't yet worked out exactly who little cousin was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 28 June , 2018 Share Posted 28 June , 2018 4 hours ago, gilbo139 said: Found this one whilst looking through some of my photos taken in the 1980s and 90s on the Western Front.....it was sent home by my Grandad...Fred Gillett ..who joined the RAF on 7 th May 1918 as a tin smith......interestingly on the 1939 register he was listed as sheet metal worker....senior aircraft inspector ! Very nice, and great story attached. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 28 June , 2018 Share Posted 28 June , 2018 4 hours ago, Margosh said: A postcard sent from my grandma to grandad (before they were married) , in the message she has written 'Little cousin in the picture' I haven't yet worked out exactly who little cousin was. Nice card, I like the Trike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 28 June , 2018 Share Posted 28 June , 2018 Partial postmark. 1918 HANTS "To, Mr H Humphreys 2 Swiss Villa Tremont Rd Llandrindod Wells Radnorshire. Gunner G Mason; Dear Pal, Just a line to let you know I am al-right & in the best of health as it leaves me at present Well Old Pal I am a gunner in the RFA now for I have been transferr out of the ASC well Kid I hope to be home again soon & then have a treck to Builth again Well old Pal I have not a lot to say now but remember me to Father & Mother From G Mason" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean tool Posted 29 June , 2018 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2018 9 hours ago, GWF1967 said: Partial postmark. 1918 HANTS "To, Mr H Humphreys 2 Swiss Villa Tremont Rd Llandrindod Wells Radnorshire. Gunner G Mason; Dear Pal, Just a line to let you know I am al-right & in the best of health as it leaves me at present Well Old Pal I am a gunner in the RFA now for I have been transferr out of the ASC well Kid I hope to be home again soon & then have a treck to Builth again Well old Pal I have not a lot to say now but remember me to Father & Mother From G Mason" Nice card and note GWF. Do you know whether G Mason made it back safely? Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean tool Posted 1 July , 2018 Author Share Posted 1 July , 2018 (edited) A couple more: Cheers all Dan Edited 1 July , 2018 by Bean tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 1 July , 2018 Share Posted 1 July , 2018 10 minutes ago, Bean tool said: A couple more: Cheers all Dan Top ones excellent Dan, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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