2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment

Souvenirs

Many Burma veterans brought home battlefield trophies and souvenirs.


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Compass
Compass used by Sgt. Gilbert Scott Selwyn 14400465 while on service in Burma.
Donated by Sgt. Gilbert Scott Selwyn.
 
Japanese compass
Japanese compass, retrieved on Mandalay Hill, 1945.
Donated by Sgt. Gilbert Scott Selwyn 14400465.
 
Signed Rupee note
Japanese Government issue
100 Rupee note.

This has been signed by Cpl. Terry Ashby 6031385 and friends.
Donated by Terry Ashby's Daughter Maureen Devonshire.
 
Burmese dagger
Burmese dagger, also taken on Mandalay Hill, 1945.
Donated by Sgt. Gilbert Scott Selwyn 14400465.
 
Japanese flag
Goodwill flag, taken off a Japanese officer and possibly signed by his relatives, location unknown.
Donated by Sgt. Gilbert Scott Selwy 14400465.
 
Postcard
Postcard home.
The Secretariats of the Government of India, New Delhi.
Donated by Christine, daughter of Sgt. George Iles 5345643.
 
100 Rupee note
WW2 Japanese Occupation of Burma
100 Rupee Note.
Webmasters personal collection.
 
10 Rupee note
WW2 Japanese Occupation of Burma
10 Rupee Note.
Webmasters personal collection.
 
Five  Rupee note
WW2 Japanese Occupation of Burma
5 Rupee Note.
Webmasters personal collection.
 
One Rupee note
WW2 Japanese Occupation of Burma
1 Rupee Note.
Webmasters personal collection.
 
Half Rupee note
WW2 Japanese Occupation of Burma
Half Rupee Note.
Webmasters personal collection.
 
One Cent Note
WW2 Japanese Occupation of Burma
One Cent Note.
Donated by Harry Bourne, great-grandson of Pte. Thomas Turner 14621749.
 

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The Royal Berkshire Regiment
(Princess Charlotte of Wales's)
1939 - 1959

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