NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT PAPER GROUPING

An absolutely stunning set being an outstanding time caption of original ephemera appertaining to Battery Quartermaster Sergeant William Pentney. This soldier was formerly a member of the 1st Volunteer Battalion the Northamptonshire Regiment. This amazing archive is held within a very decorative tin travelling bureau type set with beautifully sign written name to the top and holding a huge amount of original literature and very fine quality large format photographs. Amongst the contents is the original pencil written diary from 1900 while this soldier served in South Africa with the Volunteer Company of the 2nd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment. There are a number of excellent entries in the pocket diary as well as some beautiful photographs including scenes of India, including many wonderful buildings and images of Colonial splendour.. There are numerous small photographs as well as his original highly polished cap badge, a beautiful set of small field binoculars still held in their Calcutta made leather carrying case, ink wells, stamps, Carte de Visit and other small objects. A really interesting and fascinating group to study and research, all appertaining to one soldier serving in many Colonial locations at the turn of the century. This soldier?s medal entitlement was Queen's South Africa with 4 clasps, Volunteer Long Service and good conduct medal.

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