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An important association copy

Viscount Montgomery of Alamein K.G., G.C.B. (Related) ~ The Order of Service At The Funeral of Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein K.G., G.C.B., D.S.O., D.L., St George’s Chapel, Windsor 1st April 1976 : The Personal Copy of Montgomery’s Batman (Corp. W.E. English) With His Entry Ticket For The Funeral Service

Privately Printed by Oxley & Son (Windsor) Ltd : 1976

'The Order of Service At The Funeral of Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein K.G., G.C.B., D.S.O., D.L.'. 10 Page booklet stapled within printed card covers as issued. Privately printed by Oxley & Son (Windsor) Ltd in 1976. The BOOKLET is in Very Good++ condition. Some toning and age related markings to the card covers. Free from inscriptions. Light minor creasing with some mild toning in places internally. Loosely inserted is the entry ticket numbered 'F43' for the funeral service. This is in Fine condition. This Order and Service and entry ticket belonged to Corp. W.E. English. Also loosely laid in is a signed H/W letterform W.E. English dated 10/6/95 stating : '...I have had others write as you did and I was pleased to comply with all their requests and entrust my signature as requested...'. Corp. W.E. English was Field Marshall Montgomery's personal Batman from January 1942 - October 1945. This period covers the two important battles of El-Alamein and up-to the end of the Second World War. An important association copy. Both the booklet, ticket and letter are protected in archival folders. Collectible.

BINDING: Wraps
CONDITION: Very Good++

£475

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Keywords: El-Alamein, Funeral, Montgomery, Service, WW2


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