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'File 1/4 Personal File of Captain H D H Rance' [‎204v] (403/936)

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The record is made up of 1 file (472 folios). It was created in 27 Aug 1943-11 Nov 1950. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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all british and foreign medal ribbons and all full and miniature SIZE MEDALS SUPPLIED.
c or e" embroidered badges as. 8 each (all n.c.o's. badges stocked.)
scarlet worsted sergts.' ( havildars Custodian; police sergeant; jail or prison guard. ) sashes rs . 15 each . (Helmet Spike and Chain supplied.)
Offlcora' Oanas.
Officers'
Malacca Canes
with Silver
Round Top and
Deptt. Crest
30 inches long
lis. 6/- each
Malacca Silver
plated
Round Top
Crested Oanes
30 inches long
Rs. 4/- each
Soldiers' plated
Round Top
Canes 27" long
Rs. 18/- a dozen
R.A. Wiiips,
rates to order.
(Regtl. & Deptl.
Crested Cnnes
supplied.)
Whistles' Revolver Cords.
KHAKI SILK WHISTLE CORDS
with swivel Rs. 1/4 each
Silk Whistle Cords (Braided) with
Swivel (any colour) Rs. 2/- each
KHAKI COTTON WHISTLE
CORDS with Swivel As. -/12/- eaeh
Khaki Silk REVOLVER CORDS
with Swivel ... Rs 3/- each
Khaki Woollen REVOLVER
CORDS with Swivel Rs. 4/8 each
(D.L I. Rifle Regts. and all Units
Cords of all colours and interwo
ven colours supplied),
Nickel Plated "Whistles.
"Metropolitan" WhistlesRe. 1 each
"Thunderer" Whistles Rs. 1 each
(Special rates for large orders.)
Puggrl (Pullus) Fringes.
(Complete with Cloth and Fringe.
I.A.O.C. and I.A.M.C. Silk
Puggri Fringes _ Rs. 1/8 each
R.I.AS.C., R.I.E., I.E.M.E,
A.P.C , Silk Puggri Fringes
Rs I/- each
I.A.O.C. Mercerfsed Cotton
Puggri Fringes Rs. 1/4 each
R.IE., I.A M.C., R I .A S C, I. Artly.
I.E.M.E., Mercerised Fringes
As 12 to Re. 1/- each
R I. A.S.C., R. Signals. R I E .I.E.M.E
I.A.O.C., I.A.M.C., I Signals,
Gold Puggri Fringes Rs 6/- each
R.I.A.S.C , I A.O.C. & Signals
or R. A. F. and R, I. A. F.
Silk Puggri Fringes Rs. 4/- p. yd.
R.A. and I. Artly. Fringes
As. 10 to As. 14 each
Cotton Puggri Fringes any
Colour As 12 to Rs. 1/- p. yd.
Silk Puggri Fringes any
Colour Rs. 2/- to Rs 3/- p. yd.
Gold or Silver Puggri Fringes
Rs. 8/- to Rs. 12/- p. yd.
(Puggri Fringes of all designs and
colours made to order.)
KULLAS & LUNGIES OF ALL
DESCRIPTION SUPPLIED.
Offlcors' "Wofrb Eauipmeat.
Khaki Officers' Webb Equipment
Rs. 80 per set
Enamelled Water Bottle Felt Cover
ed and Recovered with Khaki Drill
for Webb Equipment ... Rs. 8 each
Plaited Regimental Lanyards,
Khaki, Red, Black, Dark,
Green, Maroon, Cherry,
White, IPC,, and Blue
Colours Plaited Lanyards
as per illustration Silk
Rs. 2 each Cotton As. 12 each
R A. White Cotton Straight
Lanyards Rs. 7/8 a dozen
(Plaited Lanyards of all colours
made to order)
Army Water Bottles.
Officers' Aluminium Water Bottles, Felt
Covered and Recovered with Khaki Drill
complete with Cork. Chain and Webbing
3-Pint Capacity — Rs. 12 each
21^-Pint Capacity Rs. 10 each
Galvanized Water Bottles, Approved
Pattern Felt Covered and Recovered
with Khaki Drill complete with Cork,
Chain and Webbing — Rs. 4 each
Haversacks .
Officers' Double Electro Waterproof Khaki Motorhood
Cloth Haversacks with 2 Pockets inside & 1 outside
Leather Bottom and Leather Bound Flap, complete
Webbing Sling for Shoulder Hanging or to attach
with the Sam Browne Belt Rs. 12 each
Officers' Double Electro Waterproof Kh;iki Motorhood
Cloth Haversacks with 2 Pockets inside & 1 outside
complete with Webbing _ Rs. 8 each
Officers' Khaki Waterproof Drill Haversacks complete
Rs. 6/8 each
Soldiers' Regulation Pattern Khaki Drill Havers; cks
complete with webbing ... Rs. 4/8 each
Map Cases.
Officers' Khaki Waterproof Canvas Folding Map
Cases, with Celluloid Map Cases inside, and
outside Tools and Pencils Keeping Parts Rs. 15 each
M ap Cases, "Kirkee" approved pattern complete
with Shoulder Strap Rs. 15 each
Folding small Map Case complete _ Rs. 15 each
Offlcors' Rucksacks.
Officers Rucksacks size 22" x 18" gus-
setted, 3 outside Pouch Pockets
1 large, 2 small, with deep leather
bound Fbips, with strong Leather
Straps, and Buckle Fasteners, Eyelets
and Drawcord with adjustable Brass
Runners and Webbing Slings.
Made of Double Electro Waterproof
Khaki Motorhood Cloth — Rs.
Made of Drab Waterproof Cloth ... Rs.
Officers' latest
with Chains
Burnishers, Spurs and Chains.
Regulation Spurs complete
Leather Straps
and
Chromium plated ... —
Nickel-plated
Officers' Dress or Box Spurs
plated
Nickel-plated
Boxes for Box or Dress Spurs
_ Rs. 12/8
... Rs. 10
Chromium
... Rs. 12/8
... Rs. 10
... Rs. 8
Officers' Nickel-plated Shoulder Chains Rs. 6/8
Spilt Rings Shoulder Chains
Steel Burnishers 4" Square Leather lined
Nickel-plated Burnishers 4" Square
Leather lined
Warrant Officers' Badges.
As. 3/8
Rs 3/8
18 each
15 each
per pair
per pair
per pair'
per pair
per pair
per pair
par pair
a"Vh
Rb. 4/8 eaeh
Conductors' Badges
(tt. Arms in Wreath)
Sub-Conductors' Badges
(Royal Arms)
Crown in Wreath
Sleeve Badges
Gold Embroidered
Silk Embroidered
Gilted or Bronzed
Gilding Metal ...
Rs. 5 each
Rs. 2 /8 each
Rs. 2/8 each
Rfc. 1 each
_ (Ground Cloth Colour may be given.)
RAF BI uh Silk Embroidered Coat of Arms ... Rs. 1/8 each
CHEVRONS.
(Rank and Good Conduct.)
Khaki Universal Chevrons p. bar 0 8
R.I.A.S.C., Chevrons .... „ 0 8
Gold or Silver Chevrons oo.
Blue or Scarlet Cloth Full
or Mess size .... .... „ 14
(Chevrons of all styles & colours made to order)
Important V.P. Parcels cannot be sent to any Advance Ba^e P.O. and Overseap, so customers are requested to remit by
Cheque or Postal Order full value with Order plus Postage and Packuig Charges.

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Content

The file covers the service of Hugh Dunstan Rance as Assistant Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Bahrain, 1943 to 1947, and includes papers relating to pay; travel; leave; the transport of personal effects; transport; certification for personal arms, ammunition and swords; National Savings Certificates; service records; personal details; papers relating to awards and decorations; insurance; subscriptions; pensions; war gratuity; medical bills; personal letters; and miscellaneous matters. The Arabic language content of this file is confined to a few receipts.

Extent and format
1 file (472 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Circled serial numbers (red for received correspondence; blue/black for issued correspondence) refer to entries in the notes at the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at f.1 on the second folio after the front cover and continues through to the back cover (f. 471). The foliation sequence appears written in pencil in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio. The following foliation anomalies occur: ff. 98, 98A; ff. 105, 105A; ff. 168, 168A; ff. 219, 219A; ff. 250, 250A; ff. 265, 265A, 265B; ff. 285, 285A-G; ff. 372, 372A; ff. 426, 426A. The following folio numbers are not used: 58-60; 64; 69; 92-94; 102; 116; 180; 206-207; 306; 311; 315; 318; 334; 338; 343. The folllowing folios need to be folded out to be read: ff. 166-168 and ff. 182-184. A second foliation sequence has been crossed out. A third foliation sequence starts at 1 on f. 434. There are occasional additional numbers in red and blue crayon.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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