Museum of Liverool life
Hello Nigel,
You are right the Kings collection was part of the Museum of Liverpool Life at the Albert Dock. It was only opened (With a big fuss ) by Prince Charles in what seems like only a short time ago.
A new museum is being built and the existing one has been closed and the collection put into store temporarily. I understand that some parts of the collection are being displayed in temporary exhibitions at museums across Merseyside.
I thought Chavasses medals were at the Imperial War Museum (Clayton -illustration opposite page 183 )
One of my most interesting medals is the Victory medal awarded to 2/Lt. Geoffrey Dickson Chavasse commissioned into the 5th Kings and attached to the 6th Kings, he was I believe a cousin of the great man. Still looking for his BWM.
Have you been to the Liverpool Scottish Museum ( details on their website ) I would say it is the best and friendliest military museum I have been to.
Regards
Peter
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