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Vernon St.John - memorabilia

A collection of items belonging to Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke (1896-1974) comprising:

  • Silver christening mug inscribed VHB FROM VC Oct 26 1899
  • Decorative silver cigarette case bearing St.John crest and motto Nec quaerere, nec spernere honorem (Neither to seek nor to despise honours)
  • Watch - a 21st birthday present
  • Decorative hat pin in case
  • Medallion in shape of shield inscribed B March 1917
  • Pair of gold cufflinks bearing St.John crest
  • Shirt stud
  • Tape measure
Year
1880-1920
Location
Private Collection
Copyright
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on
Sunday 17th November 2024
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Photograph of Vernon St.John and guests, 15th March 1917
Photograph of Vernon St.John and guests, 15th March 1917
1917 Type: Photograph
Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge, belonged to Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, World War I
Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge, belonged to Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, World War I
1914-1918 Type: Medal
Photograph of Vernon, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke in middle age
Photograph of Vernon, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke in middle age
1945-1950 Type: Photograph
Photograph of Vernon St.John as an infant, 1899
Photograph of Vernon St.John as an infant, 1899
c. 1899 Type: Photograph
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