Personal effects of Herbert Walter Clutterbuck
Armlet, back : Image 1 of 2
![Image of Armlet, back [circa 1910-1920]](0052-002.jpg "Armlet, back /")
- Title Armlet, back
- Date [circa 1910-1920]
- Image Description A series of four special armlets were introduced in February 1916 and were used as a recruiting tool. They were dyed cotton with the King's crown in the centre and the letters G R on each side. The khaki armlet with red printing was issued by Group Officers for class 1 men who had enlisted and passed fit for service but were awaiting call up. Description from New Zealand Army : Uniforms and clothing, 1910 - 1945. Barry O'Sullivan, Matthew O'Sullivan, page 232.
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- Notes Personal effects of Herbert Walter Clutterbuck.
- Source Barry O'Sullivan collection
- Collection Description Personal effects of H. W. Clutterbuck, including postcards, armlet, cards, buttons and buckles.
- Parent Collection Description Part of a selection of material from the collection of Barry O'Sullivan relating to the first World War. The digital collection includes personal effects of enlisted men from Christchurch, regimental badges, diaries, letters, letterhead paper, newspapers, photographs and postcards.
- Collection Location Private collection
- File Reference CCL-O'Sullivan-0052-002
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