MEREM:1995.89

Brief description: printed cotton square with information for and instructions to soldiers [Crimea War? Boer War?] Measurements: width 61 cm

MEREM:1995.87

Brief description: wooden name stamp marked ‘F J Sidwell’, issued in 1943 to mark seaman’s clothing using white paint, Royal Navy issue, 1939-1945 Measurements: height 5cm

MEREM:1995.86

Brief description: German infantry Soldier’s belt buckle from World War 1, 1914-1919 Measurements: height 4.5cm

MEREM:1995.85

Brief description: purser’s cap tally [hat band] marked HMS in gold on black ribbon, issued circa 1943 Classifications: uniform Identifications: cap Measurements: height 3cm

MEREM:1995.84

Brief description: ARP coat lapel badge, World War II, 1939-1945 Measurements: height 4cm

MEREM:1995.83

Brief description: Civil Defence arm badge, World War 2, initials C.D. and crown in gold on embroidered dark blue cloth, 1939-1945 Measurements: diameter 6.5cm

MEREM:1995.75

Brief description: photograph, steam roller and three attendants, possibly the Steam Roller owned by Eli Gray of Mere, c1900 Measurements: height 20.5cm

MEREM:1995.13

Brief description: glass goblet painted with WI insignia and Golden Jubilee 1915-1965, in gold Measurements: height 18cm

MEREM:1995.4

Brief description: iron and brass soldering iron with methylated spirit burner attached, bought in Bristol in 1920’s by the owners father Mr Sidwell Classifications: trade / plumber Identifications: soldering iron Measurements: width 7cm Material: iron / brass

MEREM:1995.3

Brief description: wire fence makers took for cutting and stretching fence wire, clawing out and hammering nails, handle stamped with solid cast steel, guaranteed British make, patent applied for, 31.535.29 Classifications: agriculture Identifications: fence makers tool Measurements: width 9cm Material: iron