cap
Object Detail
Object Name
uniform
Description
Upper Thames Patrol Homeguard uniform, comprising of Khaki trousers, blouson jacket and forage cap with brass badge.
A 1942 three pence piece was found in the trouser pockets.
Also a Christmas card with silver-coloured badge for services rendered (not originally attached to card).
Worn by Jack Staples during the Second World War, when he served in the Upper Thames Patrol based at Bourne End near Marlow.
A 1942 three pence piece was found in the trouser pockets.
Also a Christmas card with silver-coloured badge for services rendered (not originally attached to card).
Worn by Jack Staples during the Second World War, when he served in the Upper Thames Patrol based at Bourne End near Marlow.
Accession No
2004.21
Collection
River Thames
Associated Date
1939-1945
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
Acquisitions Meeting January 2004
World War Two, 1939-1945
World War Two, 1939-1945
Date
1940