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http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2009/post-3034-1237106587.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2009/post-3034-1237106617.jpg This is part of my Royal Flying Corps Display. I am privileged to have many articles pertaining to Lt Arthur Betteridge in my collection. He wrote his memoirs entitled " COMBAT IN AND OVER DELVILLE WOOD". Betteridge initially joined the South African infantry and was wounded during the battle of Delville Wood. He later joined the Royal Flying Corps and flew air operation over the wood as a fighte pilot. He was a pall bearer at the most decorated South african of WW1, Catain Beauchamp-Proctor's funeral.(VC, DSO, MC, DFC). Betteridge was interviewed and, is quoted at length, in various ww1 publications.
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A second showcase that contains original Pattern 08 webbing with original ammunition pouches on the left hand side, cloth extra ammunition bandolier with markings,variation of holsters for revolvers, a variety of bandoliers used by SA forces inclucing a very rare canvas bandolier marked to the South African Military Constabulary, various leather waist belts, signal pistols, two so-called hate belts one originating from the German South West African campaign and a WW1 Gurkha Kukri.
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Entrance to my WW1 Room The focus of my collection over the last 30 years has been the South African conribution to the First World War with the emphasis on the Western Front. The participants were all volunteers and specific requirements for the South African involvement was received from the Imperial Government. The South Africans experienced heavy casualties during all the major battles on the Western Front. The photographs are intended to give an outline and a general background to my collection.
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Hi Ed, Yes, I have some duplicates, they are not all shown in the photographs. Regards, Will
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This item is part of a deal that I recently concluded. This award was given to identified members of the Iraqi Armed Forces for bravery during the Iraq-Iran war. I believe it to be scarce and do not know of many in existence.
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Emmanuel, If you can wait a while, I will get you one in Khartoum. Regards, Will
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The Endley Collection : Part 1 : The Sudan and Iraq
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Thanks to all for the interest and positive comments! Regards, Will -
The Endley Collection : Part 1 : The Sudan and Iraq
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Hi Brett, Thank you for the reply. I will be posting part 2 in the next few days which will cover the South Africans in France in WW1. Regards, Will -
The Endley Collection : Part 1 : The Sudan and Iraq
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The Endley Collection : Part 1 : The Sudan and Iraq
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The Endley Collection : Part 1 : The Sudan and Iraq
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