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Description: | inscription, printed & handwritten, ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE
G.B. Allan Esq.
Abbey House
Plolinx Terrace
South Shields
Envelope sent by Registered post, addressed to G.B. Allan Esq., Abbey House, Plolinx Terrace (incorrectly spelled, should be 'Plotina Terrace'), South Shields. The envelope is marked 'On His Majesty's Service' and 'War Office'. There are two postmarks, including one for South Shields (2 March 1922). The envelope originally contained medals and other paperwork issued to George Allan, who served as a Corporal with the Royal Engineers during the First World War.
Material: paper | Source: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Identifier: | emu.ecatalogue.socialhistory.520897 |
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