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Postcard
Soldier in uniform, inscribed on reverse, presumably Jack/John W. Coles.…
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Puppet
Beadle glove puppet, navy serge cloak with gold braid, red…
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Postcard
Embroidered postcard with crest of Royal Sussex Regiment sent to…
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