World War Medals

WW2 British officers medals, dog tags, photos, diaries, letters, papers MID etc. Very hard to find these days, this is a complete record of one British soldiers life throughout WW2, joined up a private in 1939 and ended the war a major in 1946, far too much to photograph every item, totally unsorted and fresh on the market, everything belonged to and relates to Major Will Taylor Poulson Royal Army Service Corps, he lived in Yorkshire, latterly in Pontefract. The list below are most of the main items but there is a lot that is unlisted and needs further research, for instance there is some papers and cuttings relating to the sinking of RMS Lancastria in France in 1940, its seems that he witnessed this, so he may have been in the BEF in France at that time, he definately fought through North Africa and up through Italy, he was mentioned in dispatches and on the letter it states ” In Recognition of distinguished and gallant services in the mediterranean theatre” he kept fairly detailed diaries five in total for the years 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 plus a dairy notebook covering 2nd February 1945 – 14th September 1945, list as follows; original medals comprising 39/45, Africa, Italy Stars, Defence and War medals and a territorial efficiency medal named Capt. Poulson RASC” all court mounted with a MID oakleaf full set of matching miniature medals pair of dog tags marked ” 189877 POULSON W. METH the original named Territorial Efficiency medal box dated 1948 two letters relating to the Terr Eff medal award mentioned in dispatches certificate dated 23rd May 1946 framed letter relating to the MID about distinguished and gallant service in the mediterranean theatre end of service letter dated 2nd April 1945 five handwritten detailed diaries for the years 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 plus a diary notebook as mentioned an airgram censor marked on active service letters and postcards x 6 new years dinner menu Alexandria 1943 Christmas menu 1944 RASC christmas cards x 2 other christmas cards x 2 telegram a copper stencil plate with his name W. Poulson framed officer commission May 1941 framed large photo officers of 55th Divisional RASC 1941 with named personnel including Poulson framed large photo No 2 Echelon 55th divisional supply column RASC 1941 different large photo with same caption 1941 RASC officers reunion booklets 8 officers mess receipts 1943 – 1945 leave permits top secret movement order No 1, 2nd April 1945 for a motor launch from Torre Del Greco harbour to Capri Italy 23 different original photographs all with British army personnel some of Poulson as a sergeant and as an officer postings documents etc etc etc all in very good condition please note that glass cannot be insured against damage in the post. The easiest and fastest way to pay for this item is by Pay Pal. We also accept sterling Postal Orders. Bank cheques can no longer be accepted. Obbyswood Militaria Ltd is run by Jeff who has been collecting Militaria since childhood. He has been running a militaria and collectables business for over 20 years, so you can be assured an expert eye has selected the finest and most unusual products from around the globe. We pride ourselves on great customer service and hope you will enjoy browsing our items. We specialise in WW1, WW2 and 19th Century items, but also offer items from different periods as well as obsolete police collectables and other non-military items. For any other enquiry you will find our contact details on the Hobbyswood Militaria Website. Get Images that Make Supersized Seem Small. Auctiva’s Listing Templates improve your auctions in minutes. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. The item “WW2 British officers medals, dog tags, photos, diaries, letters, papers MID etc” is in sale since Friday, February 03, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “joshlou333″ and is located in Chorley. This item can be shipped worldwide.