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Cravat and Tie
A matching maroon tie and cravat. Both have octagonals and geometric designs.
Caterpillar Club Badge
A plastic box with a metal Caterpillar Club badge.
Religious Badge
Two sides of a metal badge. On the top is a symbolised Christ on a cross. Under is a circle with 11 notches.
Jack Marsden 60th Anniversary Medal
A medal with Jack's name. It commemorates the 60th anniversary of the liberation of France.
A second image has a magazine cutting with a photograph of a memorial to a Lancaster lost in 1944.
A second image has a magazine cutting with a photograph of a memorial to a Lancaster lost in 1944.
Free French Infantry Badge
Front and reverse of a badge with FFI on the front and '171 983' stamped on the back.
Bomber Command Crest Badge
An embroidered cloth badge of the Bomber Command crest.
Leather Wallet and Four Cards
A leather wallet and four cards. Three cards have a French tricolour and the fourth card has a value of two francs.
Lancaster ME749 Remains
A collection of pieces recovered from the crash site of Lancaster ME 749. They are presented in a wooden case with a description 'No 166 Squadron RAF Group 1 Lancaster B1 No ME749 AS-Z La Chaume 4 Mai 1944'.
A second photograph taken from the side…
A second photograph taken from the side…
Tail Section of Crashed Lancaster
The tail of a crashed Lancaster, identified in accompanying documentation as EE148 UM-S squared.
Seven Graves
Seven graves of the crew of Lancaster EE148 UM-S squared.
Howard Crooks
A half-length portrait of a trainee airman.
Letter to Jack Marsden's Doctor
The letter advises the doctor that Jack Marsden has severe gunshot wounds to his head.
Cessation of Pay and Allowances Note
A note instructing personnel to return Order Books on their discharge.
The Crew of Lancaster ME749
The crew of the Lancaster are named with their date of birth and next of kin. The aircraft was missing on the night of 3/4 May 1944.
Sister Nellie Hibbert
A newspaper cutting referring to the death of Sister Nellie Hibbert. There is also a handwritten note about the nurse's support for Jack and his discharge from the RAF whilst in hospital.
Letter to Jack Marsden from Albert Roland
A letter in French with an English translation from a French reistance fighter.
Clerk's Job Description
A list of jobs expected of a Clerk, Class V. Accounts.
Jack Marsden and M. Brookes Wedding Intimation
A note announcing the forthcoming marriage of Jack, asking for financial donations for a suitable memento.
Telegram to Jack Marsden's Parents
The telegram advises that Jack is missing.
Michelle Guillox's Calling Card
A card belonging to Michel. On the front is annotated 'This person was with the last F.F.I Camp I was with. On the reverse 'Jack Marsden'.
Jack Marsden's Pass for Medical Treatment
A pass issued to Jack to attend hospital.
Jack Marsden's Decorations
Three medals awarded to Jack - the 1939 to 1945 Star with a Bomber Command clasp, Air Crew Europe Star and 1939 to 1945 War Medal.
The reverse of the medals and a ribbon are included.
The reverse of the medals and a ribbon are included.
Note, Calling Card and Box
The note, in French refers to a dear friend, Jack Mardsen and is signed by Mauclerc. He has included a French tie.
The calling card is also from Mr and Mrs Gervais Mauclerc.
The box is from a jeweller, G Receveur. The contents are damaged but…
The calling card is also from Mr and Mrs Gervais Mauclerc.
The box is from a jeweller, G Receveur. The contents are damaged but…
Cigarette Lighter
A cigarette lighter in a cloth bag.
Flower Embroidery
A vase and flowers embroidery