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A travel visa?!

Some documentation (any extra information about these documents would be appreciated)...

Fellow soldiers...

A beautiful piece (just under 4" long) - please can someone tell me where it would have been worn? Reverse...

Bullion from his uniforms (not certain about a couple of the pieces, whether or not they were of this regiment)... Buttons...

Cap badge, although I don't think from the hat in the previous photo. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-8375-125901279639.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-8375-125901281109.jpg A tiny plate? Less than 3" across...

Robert joined the The Royal Warwickshire Regiment (6th Foot), although I am not yet sure when.

Further to the post about my Cousin Diana's father - My link - this next post is about my Cousin's grandfather, on her mother's side. Robert Graeme, born on 4th December 1839, descended from the Graeme's of Orchill, a branch of my family. Young Robert... His father was Charles Harrington Graeme (more of him at a later stage) and his mother was Sarah J. Anstruther Brice. Robert had a brother, Charles Henry Edward Graeme (more of him later on too).

Thanks for that info chaps...where do you find this incredible stuff out? Books and internet, I presume! How might I find out more about the action that his battalion saw in Palestine, as well as the 'Special Appointment' he was employed on? Thank you Chairman for opening up this new area for individual soldiers. Cheers Alex

Arrgghhh...too many late nights on here is stopping me being able to read Roman numerals properly!! Thanks for spotting my mistake Leigh! You are right about it not fitting in with the other stuff I have - visually it does look more modern! Guess I'll see what anyone else might come up with! Thanks Alex

I have this illustration, and hope someone can help me identify which regiment the soldier belonged to, as well as what period it is from, and what rank he may have been. Please also see this topic - My link - it seems likely that I have the badge worn under his neck as well! Thank you Alex

Hi Mervyn Thank you for the nice greeting...it is great being on here, and learning so much from so many knowledgeable people. My incentive is actually to preserve what my family is lucky enough to have, to put some order to it, and to find out much more about who did what, what belongs to whom, and to share it with people who are interested. Which is where this forum is so great! I have already started 'looting' the family, which is actually going down very well as I am being able to educate them as well as myself. My post on Dudley Lambert - http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=40891 - is what I intend to do for other family members, so that is a a great way of forming a record. What I am finding interesting is just how very broad this area is and just how much militaria exists. It appears to be a 'hobby' that could last a lifetime! Cheers Alex

All good things come to an end... ...but his 'spirit' lives on - yes, this brandy has remained unopened!! Thank you for reading. Alex

The miniatures (if that is the right thing to call them!)... Later on in life, Dudley and Rosa on holiday...

Dudley's regimental buttons... ...and his Great War service medals...

Rosa, with Diana, and Rosa's mother, Mrs Graeme (married to Captain Robert Graeme...more about him at another time!)...

Then on to the Savoy for the first night of their honeymoon. ...which lead to... ...my Cousin Diana (what a beautiful photograph!)

Little Folks Legion of Honour for Rosa... They get married...

the answer is Rugby! Early days with his future wife, Rosa Anstruther Graeme, at his parent's house... http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-8375-125859301828.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-8375-1258593196.jpg Rosa as an 18 year old...

I hope this is of interest. It is with regard to my recently deceased cousin's late father, Dudley Lambert (and also about his wife as her maiden name was Graeme, therefore of my family). I do not know anything about what he did during his military service, apart from his involvement in WW1 judging by his medals, so any information would be much appreciated. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-8375-125859234127.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-8375-125859237773.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-8375-125859249958.jpg Any guesses for which school he went to?!!

18" long, and on the back of the rosettes are screws with attachments, which look like they might have attached it to a helmet...would a photo help?

This is in with some of the other militaria items that I have, and it sure looks like it could have been part of a uniform, but please enlighten me if you can as to what it is! It is about 18" long. Thanks Alex