Brigadier General Sir Duncan McKenzie's campaign suitcase

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I was very fortunate to have obtained these items approximately ten years ago.

The hallmarks on the items indicate production at the time of the Anglo-Boer War which further suggests that this suitcase was with the General throughout the Boer War, 1906 rebellion and the German South West Africa campaign.

He also attended the Delville Wood memorial inauguration in 1926 and was the representative for the German South West African campaign veterans.

The suitcase contained a number of items from the inauguration which included menus, seating plans and other items.

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Various items in the suitcase pertaining to an officer of his rank.

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Some more details.

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A copy of the biography written by his son.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Very nice indeed!!

Not only are the contents very interesting, but the quality as well... !! Did not need a new suitcase every couple of months back then!!

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Contents continued.

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As stated by Chris, the quality is of a very high standard.

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Suitcase is named.

[Brett Hendey]

Will

I remember this suitcase. It is a unique relic of a great soldier. I hope you manage to add more McKenzie relics to your collection. That is now the best home for them.

Regards

Brett

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Thanks Brett,

Part of our responsibility is to preserve our proud military heritage.

Regards,

Will

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Documentation and other items from the suitcase relating the opening of the Delville Wood memorial in 1926.

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[peter monahan]

^{What a lovely piece. And when war, at least for the upper ranks, still permitted of some elegance, with silver mounted toiletries. Not many of those who served at Delville Wood would have enjoyed such luxury!}

[Paul R]

What an amazing and one of a kind set. I wonder what this will fetch.

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I think many of the senior officers present may have had similar items which would have been kept in the rear areas during the offensive.

I am also fortunate to have General Lukin's "batman's" medals who served with him in this capacity in the Anglo-Boer war and also the 1914 rebellion and German South West Africa campaign.

Lukin went so far as to get parliamentary permission for his man to accompany him to the Western Front as a member of the South African Mounted Rifles and he therefore kept his regular status in the Union Defence Force and he did not attest in the 1st South African Infantry Brigade.

[Paul R]

Do you have his medals posted? I would love to see the set.