The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

City of London Imperial Volunteers Ephemera.
A folder containing a large quantity of C.I.V. ephemera, including letters, postcards, orders of service, photographs, cigarette cards, dinner invitations, song sheets, concert invitations, reception passes &c.; illuminated C.I.V. roll of honour, 36cm x 54cm; deep red leather writing case inscribed ‘The City of London Imperial Volunteers 1900 For Service in South Africa, presented by Watkins and McCombie, Limited. “God save the Queen”’ this faded and worn; together with signed note from previous owner stating the the wallet had been presented to her grandfather F. J. McDonnell (later Major) on his return from South Africa; and a Souvenir Booklet from Complimentary Banquet to the Paddington Contingent, C.I.V. (lot) £80-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Taken from a contemporary newspaper cutting:
‘The writing case included in the kit of the men of the City Volunteers is the gift of Messrs. Watkins and McCombie (Limited), of Paternoster Row. It is of red leather, stamped with the City arms and a suitable inscription. Inside are pockets of red silk which contain paper and envelopes, and a pencil held in its place by a loop. The cases look rather elaborate for their purpose, but they seem to be strong and their size is handy.’