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• Horsedrawn Sand Cart

  (vehicles, aircraft and ships)

  Sand or Desert Ambulance Cart. In Egypt, Sinai and Palestine, the narrow wheeled regulation pattern was useless, sinking in the sand. At first, 10, then 22, Sand Carts, were issued to each Field Ambulance.

• Horsedrawn GS Mk.VIII Wagon

  (vehicles, aircraft and ships)

  Model of British First world war horse-drawn Wagon GS MkII, complete with associated equipment, and stores. It has a natural wood finish, black lettering, and simple but "heavy" non-scale fittings. It also has two rather out of scale horses. To...

• doll, Father Christmas

  (souvenirs and ephemera)

  'Father Christmas' needlwork doll associated with the First World War service of Lance Corporal Charles James Frampton. Lance Corporal Frampton made this doll whilst recuperating in hospital from injuries he sustained on the Western Front. He later died...

• Trousers, 1950 pattern Combat Dress

  (uniforms and insignia)

  When British troops were first deployed in the Korean War they were kitted out in jungle green uniforms for the summer and ordinary serge battledress for the winter months. But, so severe was the Korean winter weather, British soldiers often sought to...

• Parka, Winter Combat, 1952 Pattern (with attached gloves): British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  When British troops were first deployed in the Korean War they were kitted out in jungle green uniforms for the summer and ordinary serge battledress for the winter months. But, so severe was the Korean winter weather, British soldiers often sought to...

• Jacket (Smock), 1950 pattern Combat Dress (with hood)

  (uniforms and insignia)

  When British troops were first deployed in the Korean War they were kitted out in jungle green uniforms for the summer and ordinary serge battledress for the winter months. But, so severe was the Korean winter weather, British soldiers often sought to...

• Helmet, Combat, GS MK 6 with Desert DPM Cover

  (uniforms and insignia)

  This is the type of combat helmet used by British Forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

• Jersey Pullover (V' Necked): O/Rs, British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  The standard wool pullover issued to non-commissioned ranks. In the 1950s the colour changed from khaki to olive green and featured additional fabric panels to the shoulders and elbows. The shoulder panels had slits and buttonholes, allowing the shirt...

• Drawers (underwear), O/Rs: British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  Drawers

• Vest (underwear), O/Rs : British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  Vest