Soldiers Box to 185 Sergeant G R Snowden 1/5th Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regimnent

[Mark Holden]

This soldiers box and its contents was the property of 185 Sergeant GR Snowden 1/5 KORL He served from 1903 to 1919. Wounded at Ypres on 5th May 1915 he never served overseas again. In WW2 he served with 5th Bn East Lancs Home Guard. His soldier box also contains his HG BD blouse and pre WW1 Scarlet Uniform Trousers and cap.

regards


Mark

[Jerry B]

What a find Mark, amazing to see this. I hope to see the scarlet tunic and HG blouse if possible.

[Gunny Hartmann]

What a fantastic find!.....

[harryamb2]

well done.

[HARRY THE MOLE]

What a brilliant find. It just goes to show that you never know what is still out there - just waiting to be discovered.

[ruddersrangers44]

Amazing find Mark,great to see so many items,luv all those original rolls of puttee's,outstanding indeed............

[birkie]

WOW Mark, what a treasure chest! this is really remarkable, so glad this grouping was held together and not split up. cheers.

[Mark K]

All I can say Mark is what a stellar grouping to find in this day and age congratulations very nice indeed.

Regards Mark

[Australia]

Excellent find , like the personalized items .

[PaulW]

Hi, for those interested, Mark posted his Home Guard blouse on this thread:-

Home Guard '37 Patt' 4th E.Lancs Staff Sgt's BD blouse

I bought the other one!

Regards, Paul