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MS 950 02 04 06

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MS 950 02 04 06

Title

Loyd family archive: Geoffrey Loyd: First World War map satchel 

Level

File

Date

1914

Extent & medium

1 satchel containing 4 maps and a bundle of blank telegrams

Content description

Map satchel belonged to Geoffrey Loyd, containing four maps issued to him during his service with the Scots Guards. The maps cover the Ypres, Tours, and Northen France areas

His brother Reggie kept his personal effects including this satchel, which was returned with his kit from the battle front and preserved "with the Flanders mud of 20 years ago still on it".

Enclosed in the back pocket of the satchel are unused telegrams.
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