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Herefordshire Regimental Museum - "From Acorn to Oak to Art"
"From Acorn to Oak to Art" the amazing transformation of the Verdun Oak in Pembridge, Herefordshire.
Situated at the East Street entrance to Pembridge, outside the Trafford alms-houses, the Verdun Oak was a focal point in the village. Encircled by an iron bench, it became a meeting place for villagers, to enjoy a chat with neighbours and friends under its leafy boughs.
It had been grown from acorns donated by the Mayor of Verdun, in gratitude for the role played by British troops in the Battle of Verdun in WWI, and as a symbol of peace. The Allied Victory in Verdun prevented the German advance and was strategically important to the outcome of the war, achieved at considerable loss of life.
Pembridge isn’t the only place to have a Verdun Oak, others were planted at Moorcourt; Kew Gardens; Sandringham; Southwold; Coventry; Carlisle; and Crewe. The Pembridge tree was donated to the village by Colonel Benn and stood for over 100 years.
In 2016 acorns from the Verdun Oak were harvested and grown into saplings. From this came the idea to plant an avenue of oaks, along the “straight mile “ at Bearwood, in memory of each Pembridge life lost in WWI. Further trees have now been planted in honour of those killed in WWII and more recent conflicts.
In 2020 The tree was damaged in a storm. The Parish Council were advised that, for safety reasons, it must be removed. Parish tree warden, Tony Norman had the idea of preserving the history of the tree. Inspired by a poem by Siegfried Sassoon, about a country boy who became a soldier and was lost in the war, he saw the possibility of making the stricken tree into a permanent feature of the village. The idea of the sculpture was born.
After the tree was removed there was an anxious wait to see if the trunk was in good enough condition to create a sculpture as a permanent tribute to “recall the ordinary young people of this village, who had their lives, full of hope, cut short by conflict and the resilience of those who, in the aftermath of war, are left to build the peace.”
Once it was clear that the trunk could be used in this way, fund raising commenced, and a sculptor was appointed. Ed Elliott, based in Ledbury with his roots in the county, but internationally recognised in his field. The design chosen depicts a soldier, a country boy, and a woman, reflecting the impact of war, and its aftermath, on civilians, as well as those who carry arms.
Local craftsmen volunteered their skills with the other tasks of creating the kerbing and plinth, and refurbishing the bench, now restored, and relocated to the village green. For Tony Norman “ the generosity of local people in donating their time, skills, and materials has been tremendous.”
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Armed Forces Day 2024 - Bromyard - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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Armed Forces Day 2024 - Highlighting the military history relating to the market town of Bromyard in the county of Herefordshire. To find out more about this small solely Territorial unit from Herefordshire, in the Welsh Marches, visit our website - herefordshirelightinfantrymuseum.com/ follow us on Facebook - HerefordshireRegimentalMuseum. Please help support the Museum and furthe...
BRIXMIS and SOXMIS the Cold War of Intelligence Gathering! - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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"Sorry About The Sound - We Need New Microphones!" A look into a SOXMIS Card issued to British Forces in the BAOR (British Army of the Rhine) during the Cold War. BRIXMIS and SOXMIS were created in 1946 following an agreement between the British and the Soviet Forces in Germany to keep communications open, improve understanding and assist with the post-war movement of displaced persons and reco...
Herefordshire and the Second Anglo Boer War 1899 - 1902 - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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Introduction to a display housed in the Herefordshire Regimental Museum. Explore the Second Anglo - Boer War 1899 - 1902 and the connection to the Museum's newly acquired German Mauser Rifle! To find out more about this small solely Territorial unit from Herefordshire, in the Welsh Marches, visit our website - herefordshirelightinfantrymuseum.com/ follow us on Facebook - Herefordsh...
Cold War Display - British Territorial Army - BAOR Light Infantry - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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Introduction to a display housed in the Herefordshire Regimental Museum. Explore 58 Ptn Webbing, 68 Ptn DPM Uniform, NBC and DMS! To find out more about this small solely Territorial unit from Herefordshire, in the Welsh Marches, visit our website - herefordshirelightinfantrymuseum.com/ follow us on Facebook - HerefordshireRegimentalMuseum. Please help support the Museum and furthe...
Disbandment Parade of the Herefordshire Light Infantry (TA) 1967 - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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In June 1947 the Herefordshire Regiment was change to The Herefordshire Light Infantry. The new unit was authorised to carry the battle Honours awarded to The Herefordshire Regiment. Its locations were: HQ - The Barracks Harold St Hereford Sp Coy - Hereford A Coy - Kington B Coy - Ross C Coy - Ledbury D Coy - Leominster The Colours of the Herefordshire Regiment were to be carried by the Herefor...
Nazi Relics Reunited! - Grand Admiral Karl Donitz The Last Fuhrer - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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Nazi Germany's Last Leader: Admiral Karl Dönitz - A rare reunite of his original Grand Admirals Baton presented to him by Adolf Hitler in January 1943 and the Pennants that flew from his Staff Car. Both captured during the failed Flensburg Government by the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry and Herefordshire Regiment in May 1945. To find out more about this small solely Territorial unit from Here...
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 7 - 96 Geese + 825 Mince Pies - Christmas Special!
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Happy Christmas 2022 Everyone! In this special festive edition of the podcast, Col Andy Taylor and Rev Paul Roberts explore different Christmas with the 1/1st and 2/1st Herefordshire Regiment during the Great War and with the Regiment on the River Maas in 1944. They uncover the shopping list for the Christmas Dinner in 1914, which included 825 oranges and four hundredweight of plum pudding! In ...
The Orders & Medals Research Society "OMRS"
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www.omrs.org/ The Orders & Medals Research Society "OMRS" exists to promote a general interest in the study of orders, decorations and medals and to actively encourage and publish research into all aspects of civil and military medals, with a particular focus on those issued by Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries. Members’ interests range from awards for gallantry in battle, or bravery...
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 6 - Ledbury, the Lusitania and a Prison Lager!
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In this months (Dec 2022) episode, Col Andy Taylor and Reverend Paul Roberts reveal a family secret, explore the high streets and bye streets of the Herefordshire market town of Ledbury, and follow in the footsteps of a Territorial bandsman and prisoner of war, Charles Percy Taylor. Any relation? Listen to find out! Percy Taylor caused havoc in the town as one of the Mafeking Boys before runnin...
Major Green, Distinguished Service Order + Territorial Decoration - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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Orders and Medals of Major A L B Green DSO, TD - 1st Herefordshire Regiment. Commanding Officer of the Battalion in 1916. Service spanning to Queen Elizabeth II Coronation in 1953! To find out more about this small solely Territorial unit from Herefordshire, in the Welsh Marches, visit our website - herefordshirelightinfantrymuseum.com/ follow us on Facebook - HerefordshireRegiment...
British WW2 Veteran Unit and Bring Back Nazi Badges and Insignia - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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Mystery contents of a mementoes tin of badges and insignia bought back by a WW2 British Veteran of the Herefordshire Regiment which are held by the museum are explored, any further information on the items in the video would be gratefully appreciated! To find out more about this small solely Territorial unit from Herefordshire, in the Welsh Marches, visit our website - herefordshirelightinfantr...
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 5 - Vintage Army Rations and our other treasures!
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In this month's (November 2022) episode, Col Andy Taylor and Rev Paul Roberts explore the contents of the Museum's cabinets - including a trip down memory lane for anyone who experienced army "compo" rations from the 1960s to the 1990s. They look too at some exhibits dating from the Volunteer Service Companies' time in the Boer War in 1900, including ghost-dated medals, rare tunics nd the stran...
British WW2 Veteran's - Nazi "Bring Backs" Daggers Trophies of War - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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A selection of German Third Reich badges, daggers and insignia bought back by WW2 British Veterans of the Herefordshire Regiment which are held by the museum, any further information on the items would be gratefully appreciated! To find out more about this small solely Territorial unit from Herefordshire, in the Welsh Marches, visit our website - herefordshirelightinfantrymuseum.com/ follow us ...
Last Fuhrer Grand Admiral Karl Donitz - WW2 Nazi Car Pennant Flags - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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Last Fuhrer Grand Admiral Karl Donitz - WW2 Nazi Car Pennant Flags - Herefordshire Regimental Museum Veteran Bring - Backs - Trophies of War - Relics On 30 April 1945 Adolf Hitler committed suicide. Dönitz succeeded him as head of state. Admiral Hans-Georg von Friedeburg succeeded Dönitz as commander-in-chief of the Kriegsmarine. On 4 May 1945 the German surrender at Lüneburg Heath took place. ...
Herefordshire Regimental Museum - Home Guard Tommy Steel Helmet Mk2 with Cap Badge Transfer!
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum - Home Guard Tommy Steel Helmet Mk2 with Cap Badge Transfer!
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 4 - Our Museum and Admiral Doenitz's Nazi Pennants
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 4 - Our Museum and Admiral Doenitz's Nazi Pennants
WW2 to Modern British Army Rations - One Pack Sealed for 46 years! - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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WW2 to Modern British Army Rations - One Pack Sealed for 46 years! - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 3 - In Search of the Hoptons of Canon Frome Court.
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 3 - In Search of the Hoptons of Canon Frome Court.
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 2 - Withington War Memorial
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 2 - Withington War Memorial
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 1 - Introduction!
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Podcast - Episode 1 - Introduction!
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - Sweetheart Brooches
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - Sweetheart Brooches
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - The Victoria Cross and the Herefordshire Regiment.
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - The Victoria Cross and the Herefordshire Regiment.
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - RAF Shobdon, No 5 Glider Training School, Pembridge
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - RAF Shobdon, No 5 Glider Training School, Pembridge
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - .303 Mk2 and Mk 7 Rounds and Charger Loading
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - .303 Mk2 and Mk 7 Rounds and Charger Loading
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - Serbian Orders + Medals of the Great War 1914 - 1918.
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - Serbian Orders Medals of the Great War 1914 - 1918.
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - Great War WW1 Tribute Medals of Herefordshire.
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - Great War WW1 Tribute Medals of Herefordshire.
WW2 Remembered - Hay on Way at War - August 2021
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WW2 Remembered - Hay on Way at War - August 2021
"C.Coy" Military Vehicle Display Team - Afghanistan and Iraq "Operation Herrick and Telic" Display.
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"C.Coy" Military Vehicle Display Team - Afghanistan and Iraq "Operation Herrick and Telic" Display.
Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - Territorial Army Drill Halls around Herefordshire.
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Herefordshire Regimental Museum Short Talks - Territorial Army Drill Halls around Herefordshire.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @steelhelmetstan7305
    @steelhelmetstan7305 2 місяці тому

    Awesome tribute😊😊😊

  • @steelhelmetstan7305
    @steelhelmetstan7305 3 місяці тому

    Very interesting and well explained....a fascinating history, enjoyed it 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @tommurphy3190
    @tommurphy3190 6 місяців тому

    I served in the Intelligence Corps and one of my postings was to Intelligence and Security Group (Germany) in Rheindahlen where I was in the counter-intelligence section that targeted SOXMIS. That was a very interesting role. Regarding restricted areas for SOXMIS, there were Permanent Restricted Areas which they were never allowed into and Temporary Restricted Areas that were imposed for short periods such as exercises. Of course they sometimes did go into those areas but if they were spotted they would be detained and their Head of Mission would be "invited to an interview without coffee" at HQ BAOR. A lot of people have heard of the "White Mice", 19 (Support) Platoon RMP, who shadowed and escorted SOXMIS vehicles. What's generally not known is that there was also an Int Corps covert surveillance unit based in Herford whose main target was SOXMIS.

  • @JimTimber
    @JimTimber 6 місяців тому

    Hexamine can be nitrated into Hexogen with the careful application of concentrated Nitric acid (I strongly recommend that you do not try this !) ..and the product RDX can be mixed with axle grease and wax to make plastic explosive (again I strongly recommend that you do not try this !!) Hexogen, RDX, T4 or cyclone are common names for 1,3,5-trinitroperhydro-1,3,5-triazine. Hexogen is an explosive used as main charge in military warheads, as well as in mining explosives !..just a little bit of trivia I learned from my cousin who was obsessed with making explosives as a kid !! lol ..he blew of most of the fingers off on his right hand !! lol

  • @JimTimber
    @JimTimber 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful display ! ..some lovely pieces here.. I do love the DPM gear !! ..that fixlock buckle is cool.. never seen one of those before !!

  • @sovpha
    @sovpha 6 місяців тому

    Amazing piece of history. I have the Soviet counter part document. I will make a small video review on it as well. Thank you for sharing it with us.

    • @herefordshireregimentalmus8771
      @herefordshireregimentalmus8771 6 місяців тому

      Thank you looking forward to seeing it

    • @sovpha
      @sovpha 6 місяців тому

      @@herefordshireregimentalmus8771🤝. Love your channel. I wish you a great and peaceful evening.

  • @JimTimber
    @JimTimber 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful ! ..a precice and lucid version of Cold War history.. awesome !! I am Scottish ..so you'd better watch out as I'll be after that shirt for a keeper !! lol

  • @yeneracay2368
    @yeneracay2368 8 місяців тому

    Canada Newfouland Regiment Suvla Bay 🇨🇦

  • @SomethingAboutRightAngles
    @SomethingAboutRightAngles 9 місяців тому

    Awesome history.

  • @luziiluizth.8742
    @luziiluizth.8742 10 місяців тому

    Awesome awesome sharing dear friend Big Big like thumbs up 👍👍👍👍 Thanks for sharing this with us See you again take care Keep intouch ❤️👍

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 10 місяців тому

    fantastic video

  • @steelhelmetstan7305
    @steelhelmetstan7305 10 місяців тому

    Excellent stuff...I didn't know that about the chain on the SMLE. I do like the circa 1900 rifles...I don't have a lot of knowledge on them but you can visibly see the technology moving forward 😊😊😊

    • @herefordshireregimentalmus8771
      @herefordshireregimentalmus8771 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind words! Yes it’s quite interesting to see how they changed prior to the Great War

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 10 місяців тому

    Well worth the visit. keep up the good work

  • @ww2historyandreenacting
    @ww2historyandreenacting 11 місяців тому

    Very rare stuff!! Thanks for sharing! Best regards from Norway! 😊

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman6101 Рік тому

    Wow. I like it.

  • @Landsturm
    @Landsturm Рік тому

    Nice display. That SOXMIS card is nice. The US Army had similar cards and I still have mine.

  • @Light-Machine-Gun
    @Light-Machine-Gun Рік тому

    Nicely done!

  • @BobSmith-614
    @BobSmith-614 Рік тому

    interesting video, excellent display

  • @davidbrennan660
    @davidbrennan660 Рік тому

    A good display.

  • @Derkharriscollectorofww2andww1

    Great history moments 😊

  • @daviddaw7330
    @daviddaw7330 Рік тому

    I was 4 years old when this took place, somewhere amongst the uniformed is my dad who went from KSLI for his NS, then to 1st Bat Herefords, then onto C Coy 5 LI when he finished up as WOII in 1976

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 Рік тому

    music and everything pulls at the hart strings very good video

    • @herefordshireregimentalmus8771
      @herefordshireregimentalmus8771 Рік тому

      It was the parade that signified the loss of “our” Regiment, it becoming part of a nationwide cap badge.

  • @ww2ww1militarycollectables191j

    Nice to put history items back together again all the best john keep history alive.

  • @steelhelmetstan7305
    @steelhelmetstan7305 Рік тому

    What a fabulous bit of ww2 history that most folk wouldn't know about, great work Danny...all the best m8😊

  • @WW2Wayfinder
    @WW2Wayfinder Рік тому

    Great video mate, and incredible artefacts!

  • @ww2ww1militarycollectables191j

    Very nice Tommy stell helmet Mk2 something special keep history alive all the best john.

  • @ww2ww1militarycollectables191j

    Some great history items in a tin .

  • @ww2ww1militarycollectables191j

    Very nice history items keep history alive all the best john.

  • @Moose_Militaria
    @Moose_Militaria Рік тому

    Very nice items, alongside a very fascinating story! Great work guys! Thank you for sharing! 👍

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 Рік тому

    looks fantastic

  • @The_Enclave_Deep_State
    @The_Enclave_Deep_State Рік тому

    Wait so he was the last Führer

  • @katiedid1851
    @katiedid1851 Рік тому

    Am binging and fascinated Thank you Question about who is responsible for recommending the Victoria Cross and how and why that might tie into one war having more recipients...?

  • @katiedid1851
    @katiedid1851 Рік тому

    Hi New subscriber and excited about your channel WWll especially fascinating and all the history from the 1900s Edited because anecdotes about family (eg the wife that recd the widow's pension and then the postcard came) are fascinating and touching

  • @WW2Wayfinder
    @WW2Wayfinder Рік тому

    Great video mate, and incredible to think of what is still out there from the war. I do think it’s a shame that British soldiers didn’t bring more items back with them but it’s always great to see these collections as you get such a sense of the person who it belonged to originally.

  • @andrewjohnston4127
    @andrewjohnston4127 Рік тому

    Got to say, as medals go the DSO always looks stunning. A really beautifully made medal

  • @WW2Wayfinder
    @WW2Wayfinder Рік тому

    Great video mate. Interesting career for Maj Green especially receiving the Coronation Medal!

    • @herefordshireregimentalmus8771
      @herefordshireregimentalmus8771 Рік тому

      Thanks! Another interesting group from the Museum collection. Green being a Doctor in a small market town in the County, later landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli 1915 and continuing to support servicemen in the RBL into the 1950's.

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 Рік тому

    Nice set . Thanks for showing

  • @steelhelmetstan7305
    @steelhelmetstan7305 Рік тому

    Interesting and varied tin of bits 😊

  • @ProdRuairi
    @ProdRuairi Рік тому

    That totenkopf was a big surprise!

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 Рік тому

    Wondering were the regs different for the British bring backs

    • @herefordshireregimentalmus8771
      @herefordshireregimentalmus8771 Рік тому

      Think by the time 1945/6 came and soldiers could return home most British Serviceman had enough of the war.

    • @historicmilitaria1944
      @historicmilitaria1944 Рік тому

      British troops were told ,via various posters to "hand it over....you may want it but it could be vital information",to discourage British troops from nicking stuff from prisoners ,they were told to hand over items which would give a clue as to what german unit may be where

  • @WW2Wayfinder
    @WW2Wayfinder Рік тому

    Great video mate! The belt buckle will be made by Assmann (jokes for days…). I have an SS-Sturmman insignia my grandfather removed from a member of the 9th SS after fighting them in Normandy as part of Op Bluecoat, but that was the only war trophy he brought home as I think it was against KR’s to load up on trophy items unfortunately.

  • @davidbrennan660
    @davidbrennan660 Рік тому

    Nice trophies.

  • @Roller_Ghoster
    @Roller_Ghoster Рік тому

    Amazing. Ive a WW2 1st class Iron Cross from the Reichs Chancellery brought back by a British soldier in July 45. Its dated on the cardboard carton along with his name but I cant make out the name 😢

  • @MuchachoMilitaria
    @MuchachoMilitaria Рік тому

    lovely video!

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 Рік тому

    Why would the red cross need a saw back . Very interesting

    • @herefordshireregimentalmus8771
      @herefordshireregimentalmus8771 Рік тому

      Possibly linked to the original WW1 “Saw Backs” which were for Pioneer Troops

    • @davidbrennan660
      @davidbrennan660 Рік тому

      The DRC were uniformed and part of the State Organs of the era regime.... it too followed the Mel Brooks theory inclusive nature of the Uniforms of the Third Reich.

    • @historicmilitaria1944
      @historicmilitaria1944 Рік тому

      It was to get round the Geneva convention,the excuse was the medical sawback was for cutting through plaster casts on the arms and legs of casualties, and the Geneva convention people said ok

  • @andrewjohnston4127
    @andrewjohnston4127 Рік тому

    Not clued up on German stuff, but the 2nd knife you showed was marked Celle on the rear of the frog. Celle is a town just north of hannover, I was based there in the 90s. It had a small british garrison located there as part of 7 armoured brigade

  • @steelhelmetstan7305
    @steelhelmetstan7305 Рік тому

    Hi great video and unusual I would think. I was wondering , years ago I bought a mk2 with 3 holes either side of the chinstrap mounts. I know that one hole and up to 4 meant a lesser quality of steel and/or process? , and that 4 holes would of been kept maybe for factory guards etc. I've always wondered about this helmet as its the same colour as yours and has the same manganese? Strip on the edge. Mine also has the 'battle type' chinstrap , it also has a number painted inside 'No 16'. I did have a video of it on my channel previously, I will have to redo it, but do you think mine could be home guard or more like factory guard etc?, cheers and thanks 😊

    • @herefordshireregimentalmus8771
      @herefordshireregimentalmus8771 Рік тому

      Think more factory guard, fire watcher, civil defence. All the ones issued to the home guard I’ve seen are without the holes.

    • @steelhelmetstan7305
      @steelhelmetstan7305 Рік тому

      @@herefordshireregimentalmus8771 ah ok that's fine , thanks for the info...it sits on display in a gloomy corner atop a box respirator, so I suppose I can make it what I like...just don't look at the holes!🤣🤣🤣, all the best 🙂

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 Рік тому

    Very nice helmet interesting. I have not seen many ww2 helmet with the cap badge on . As I believe was more common in ww1

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 Рік тому

    Fantastic video lads keep it up

  • @johnshanahan8477
    @johnshanahan8477 2 роки тому

    Well dun keep it up