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Military uniform prints of the London
Battalions by Marrion and Caton Woodville. Also antique military uniform
prints of the City of London battalions, The London Regiment by Victorian military artist Richard Caton Woodville. Antique
chromolithographs published by Virtue & Co, 7 City Garden Row, City
Road, London between 1900 and 1906.
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Sergeant Hayward Leading His Men Across An Orchard, Near Festubert, To Attack The German Lines.
During the afternoon of Sunday, May 16th 1915, Sergeant Hayward of the 7th London Regiment, received orders to reinforce a communication trench captured from the Germans near Festubert, earlier in the day. On reaching the trench they proceeded along it for about a mile, and orders were then given to attack a neighbouring farmhouse and occupy an orchard adjoining it. As they emerged from cover the Germans opened fire upon them with machine guns, besides hurling grenades. In spite of the heavy fire, Hayward and his men crossed the orchard until further advance was held up by barbed wire. Taking cover, they held their ground for some time, but were eventually obliged to retire. Hayward showed both coolness and courage in the task of withdrawing his men from a dangerous position, and was rewarded with the D.C.M.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0306
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Lance Sergeant Belcher and his men dispersing the enemy by rapid firing.
Early on the morning of May 13th 1915, the enemy opened a very fierce and continuous bombardment on an advanced breastwork, south of the Wieltje-St Julien toad, frequently blowing it in. Lance Sergeant Douglas Walter, of the 1/5th (City of London) Battalion. The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) determined that he would remain with a mere handful of men, and endeavour to hold his position after the troops near him had been withdrawn. He and his men stood their ground throughout the day, opening rapid fire on the enemy, who were only 150 to 200 yards distant, whenever they were seen massing for an attack. The bold front shown by the British party prevented the enemy from breaking through on the Wieltje Road, besides averting besides averting an attack on the flank of one of the British Divisions. Lance Sergeant Belcher was awarded the V.C. for most conspicuous gallantry.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm) . Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0420
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Acting Sergeant Pike Fresh Supplies of Bombs Under Heavy Shellfire To A Bombing Party In A Captured German Trench.
On reaching the German trenches, on the occasion of the British attack at Rouges Bancs on May 9th 1915, the bombing party drove the enemy down the trench for about one hundred yards. They ran short of bombs however, and Acting Sergeant Pike of the 1/13th Battalion The London Regiment, called for a volunteer to fetch a fresh supply from the British lines. Three men mounted the parapet together, but they dropped, riddled with machine gun bullets. Undismayed by their fate, acting Sergeant Pike gallantry climbed out of the trench and crossed under heavy shell fire to the British lines, 250 yards away. He returned with two sacks of bombs and grenades, and a promise from an officer of the 2nd Scottish Rifles that a machine gun would be sent to his assistance. For his conspicuous gallantry and ability, Acting Sergeant (now Sergeant) Pike was awarded the D.C.M.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0301
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Private Day Helping A Comrade Out Of A Watercourse At Festubert Under Heavy Fire.
During the British advance at Festubert on May 16th 1915, one of the men fell into a watercourse and the nature of its banks prevented him from getting out by him. Private A. E. Day of the 7th London Regiment, at once went to help of his comrade and, after helping him out, brought him into safety under heavy shellfire. For his gallant conduct Day was awarded the D.C.M.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0346
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The London Regiment, City of London Battalions by Richard Caton Woodville (P)
Original chromolithograph, published c.1900. Image size 7 inches x 11 inches (18cm x 28cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE UN0458
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The London Regiment, City of London Battalions by Richard Caton Woodville (P)
Original chromolithograph, published c.1900. Image size 7 inches x 11 inches (18cm x 28cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE UN0459
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The London Regiment, City of London Battalions by Richard Caton Woodville (P)
Original chromolithograph, published c.1900. Image size 7 inches x 11 inches (18cm x 28cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE UN0460
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3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) by Richard Caton Woodville (P)
Original chromolithograph, punlished c.1900. Image size 7 inches x 11 inches (18cm x 28cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE UN0461
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The London Scottish (1st Volunteer Battalion Rifle Brigade, 7th Middlesex) by G Douglas Giles (P)
Original chromolithograph published 1880. Image size 9 inches x 6 inches (23cm x 15cm). Price £70.00
ITEM CODE UN0500
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3rd County of London Sharpshooters 1902-1909 by R Marrion
Open edition print. Image size 7 inches x 10 inches (18cm x 25cm). Price £9.00
ITEM CODE UN0413
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3rd County of London Sharpshooters 1902-1907 by R Marrion
Open edition print. Image size 7 inches x 10 inches (18cm x 25cm). Price £9.00
ITEM CODE UN0414
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Sergeant Hayward Leading His Men
Across An Orchard, Near Festubert, To Attack The German Lines.During the afternoon of Sunday, May 16th 1915,
Sergeant Hayward of the 7th London Regiment, received orders
to reinforce a communication trench captured from the Germans near
Festubert, earlier in the day. On
reaching the trench they proceeded along it for about a mile, and orders
were then given to attack a neighbouring farmhouse and occupy an orchard
adjoining it. As they
emerged from cover the Germans opened fire upon them with machine guns,
besides hurling grenades. In
spite of the heavy fire, Hayward and his men crossed the orchard until
further advance was held up by barbed wire.
Taking cover, they held their ground for some time, but were
eventually obliged to retire. Hayward showed both coolness and courage in the task of
withdrawing his men from a dangerous position, and was rewarded with the
D.C.M.
Lance Sergeant Belcher and his
men dispersing the enemy by rapid firing.
Early on the morning of May 13th 1915, the
enemy opened a very fierce and continuous bombardment on an advanced
breastwork, south of the Wieltje-St Julien toad, frequently blowing it
in. Lance Sergeant Douglas
Walter, of the 1/5th (City of London) Battalion.
The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) determined that he
would remain with a mere handful of men, and endeavour to hold his
position after the troops near him had been withdrawn.
He and his men stood their ground throughout the day, opening
rapid fire on the enemy, who were only 150 to 200 yards distant,
whenever they were seen massing for an attack.
The bold front shown by the British party prevented the enemy
from breaking through on the Wieltje Road, besides averting besides
averting an attack on the flank of one of the British Divisions.
Lance Sergeant Belcher was awarded the V.C. for most conspicuous
gallantry.
Acting Sergeant Pike Fresh
Supplies of Bombs Under Heavy Shellfire To A Bombing Party In A Captured
German Trench. On reaching the German trenches, on the occasion of
the British attack at Rouges Bancs on May 9th 1915, the bombing party
drove the enemy down the trench for about one hundred yards.
They ran short of bombs however, and Acting Sergeant Pike of the
1/13th Battalion The London Regiment, called for a volunteer to fetch a
fresh supply from the British lines.
Three men mounted the parapet together, but they dropped, riddled
with machine gun bullets. Undismayed
by their fate, acting Sergeant Pike gallantry climbed out of the trench
and crossed under heavy shell fire to the British lines, 250 yards away.
He returned with two sacks of bombs and grenades, and a promise
from an officer of the 2nd Scottish Rifles that a machine gun would be
sent to his assistance. For
his conspicuous gallantry and ability, Acting Sergeant (now Sergeant)
Pike was awarded the D.C.M.
Private
Day Helping A Comrade Out Of A Watercourse At Festubert Under Heavy
Fire. During the British advance at Festubert on May 16th
1915, one of the men fell into a watercourse and the nature of its banks
prevented him from getting out by him.
Private A. E. Day of the 7th London Regiment, at once
went to help of his comrade and, after helping him out, brought him into
safety under heavy shellfire. For his gallant conduct Day was awarded the D.C.M. |
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