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Accession Number
NAM.2003-07-97-1
Description
Circular red identity disc, inscribed with name and 86th provincial battalion; belonged to Col R F Pearson, Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), 1916 (c). Engraved on disc: ‘LT. COL R.F. PEARSON / 86 / PROV / BN’ Engraved on back of disc: ‘C E’ Provisional Battalions were authorised in 1915 and comprised men from the Territorial Force who were only liable for Home Service. The 86th Provisional Battalion was part of the 10th Provisional Brigade which had Headquarters in Herne Bay, Kent.
Campaigns
World War One (1914-1918)
Associated collection
