Manchester Regiment Fire Surround

[Peter Marshall]

Gents..

Although not a badge by a long stretch i thought i would share possibly the greatest militaria item i am ever likely to own. It is a victorian mahogany fire surround from the 8th Ardwick Battalion Manchester Regiment barracks at Ardwick Green, Manchester. Although originally, I am sure this came from the 5th Volunteer/7th Territorial Battalion Barracks at Burlington Street, Manchester. It really is magnificent and I must pass on special thanks to my good friend Brian Finch for his assistance in getting it in my loft.

[leigh kitchen]

A great item to have, lovely.
Presumably the "EGYPT" tablet wouldn't have applied to the 5th VB but would've to the 7th TF Battalion?

[Peter Marshall]

Apologies...typo....should read 4th V B/7th Battalion...not 5th

[grenadierguardsman]

Cracking workmanship on that surround.
Andy

[Peter Marshall]

It is...my pictures do not do it justice

[manchesters]

Peter,

Very nice, well done.
I must come and visit your 'Tardis' loft again soon.

God knows how you got it in??

regards

[Peter Marshall]

Any time Simon....and yes it was a struggle

[norfolk regt man]

Nice

[cbuehler]

Absolutely fantastic workmanship! Something that we would never see over here in the US.
Madly jealous of you. How I would love to have something like that.

CB