Do you recognize him ??? Probably.

[Peter Brydon]

Thanks Neil,

I have a lot of documentation relating to the Lancashire Hussars but this is the first time I have heard of the Churchill connection.

Peter

[Anodisedbob]

I was at the War Cabinet Bunker Museum, London in December a lot of his uniform and insignia were there on dislplay
Bob

Originally Posted by jubilationtcornpone

In William Manchester's 2nd volume of his Churchill biography there is a picture of Churchill wearing a full dress uniform. If anyone can find this picture is this the uniform of the QOOH? I can recall reading, I think in this book, a story of Churchill searching for an obscure piece of the full dress uniform for this unit. In doing a little research on the QOOH I learned that they were given the honor of marching in front of his casket instead of in order of precedence behind. An interesting insight into this extraordinary man.

I can find a listing of Churchill's medals. Does anyone know where they are now? I hope they are being displayed somewhere.

What is the badge he is wearing in the 2nd picture?

About one year ago I had the opportunity to visit a book store in New York City which deals in Churchillania. The gentleman working there was kind enough to allow me to see his autograph in one of his books. $25,000 USD. I think I will stick to collecting cap badges.

Don

[Neil Pearce]

His medals are all in the Cabinet War rooms, and the subject of considerable controversy, along with the effects of Chartwell etc.

[Neil Pearce]

Off subject a little, but there is mention above of one of his expensive books, with original signature.

I believe the same bookshop has today emailed their "customers" offering an extremely rare "pamphlet" dated 1903, First Edition, entitled "Mr Brodrick's Army" It is without doubt the rarest and most sought after item for Churchill collectors.

A cool USD75,000. I believe it will sell quickly as well. The last one at the same price in 1999 went within 24 hours.

It's a different planet out there it seems......!
Cheers, Neil

[jubilationtcornpone]

Neil,

The bookstore I visited was Chartwell Booksellers, New York City. Not much of a good bookstore to visit really, you do better shopping their catalog online. I did learn that there are no stores specializing in military items in NYC any longer. Rats! If I ever strike it lucky I'll have to go back.

Don

[Neil Pearce]

Don. Yes. I have bought a few books from them, but this is well out of my league!! There are a couple of guys that specialise in Churchill in the US that I have dealt with, as I (try to!) collect his First Editions.

Guess we both wait for the big win on Saturday night. Good luck!

Cheers, Neil

[1stTankie]

[QUOTE=Neil Pearce;95053]

My understanding is that he would have been entitled wear the following uniforms up to the beginning of the First War:

21st Lancers - Sudan

Hi Neil

The rules and regulations concerning who is entitled to wear the uniforms of various other regiments and corps were and still are very closely monitored.
It is my understanding that WSC was "attached" to the 21st Lancers and would therefore have retained all his 4th Hussars embellishments. Prior to the Charge at Omdurman the 21L rated very low in terms of prestige and achievement; WSC was commissioned into a regiment far senior and would not have felt the need to even think about it.

Best wishes

Gordon

[Neil Pearce]

Hi Gordon

You are of course correct. He didn't resign his commission until about 5 months after Omburman. I can't imagine he would have worn other than 21st Lancer kit at Omburman - he would have stood out like a sore thumb otherwise. I guess we will never know......
Best, Neil