An Impressive Collection tracing the life of Major A.T.G.Hol...

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An Impressive Collection tracing the life of Major A.T.G.Holmes, The Kings Royal Rifle Corp from around the early 1930’s. After studying at Eton and becoming Captain of the School, going to Cambridge and back to Eton as a ‘Master', achieving exemplary sporting and academic achievements by 1939, ‘Holmes' joined the 2nd Battalion in July 1940 at age 26. November 1943 in Italy he was officially presumed dead. To include, Medals, Photo Book of Eton Sports, Silver ‘Keeper Of The Wall' Award, Eton College Scrapbook, Correspondence relating to his whereabouts following the Battle of Monte Casino, Personal Sketchbook (Western Desert), Paintings, Books and Elkington Silver Keeper of the Wall Medallion 1932 412g.

+ Calendar 2025-01-03 10:00:00 2025-01-11 13:00:00 Europe/London Antiques, Collectibles & Militaria. Including a Good Collection of Militaria, Gold Coins Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch and Gold, Steam Engines, Oriental Ceramics, Silver Lots, Nelson Books etc Emporium Auctions Emporium Auctions [email protected]
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