Memorial Details
Memorial
Book of Remembrance 5 R.N.F. 1945-68 N.F. Museum
Reference
A11.44
Place
ALNWICK
Map ref
NU 186135
Original Location
St Nicholas' Cathedral Newcastle upon Tyne
Present Location
Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, The Abbot’s Tower, Alnwick Castle.
Which war
1945-1968 (Post Second World War)
Memorial Description
Book of Remembrance in case 18 inches deep x 42 inches wide (457 mm x 1060 mm) with glass top. At the tops of the legs on the front is carved the badge of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers in colour. At centre top of the case is the regimental badge enamelled in full colour. At the back of the case on the inner side is the dedication, the lettering raised in a sunken cartouche, and gilded.
The Book is bound in black leather, with the Regimental badge (a grenade) embossed in gold on the front.
The Book is bound in black leather, with the Regimental badge (a grenade) embossed in gold on the front.
Materials used
Wood case, leather bound books.
Inscription
On case : /
To the memory of the Officers and men of the Fifth The Royal Northumberland / Fusiliers who gave their lives in the service of their Country 1950
Names
Names being transcribed.
Present condition
Good.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Capt. P. Marr, N.F. Museum
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