I suppose it was because I had only recently written a post about RSM Darren Chant, but the window display at Crest really caught my eye this evening.
The window to the left of the door now contains a Union Flag and reproduction of the Kitchener recruitment poster from World War One. In front of this is a stand with a wreath of poppies with the insignia of an unidentifed military formation.
This is accompanied by a helmet from some non-British provenance and is surrounded by a small collection of relevant books. These include a copy of David Lloyd George's War Memoirs, Martin Bell's 'In Harm's Way', Tonie and Valmai Holt's 'Battlefields of the First World War', Elleston Troud's 'The Killing Ground', Gilda O'Neil's 'Our Street' and a volume of Lorca's poetry. There are also a number of videos, such as The English Patient, War and Remembrance, The Great Escape and Pearl Harbour.
This ensemble is tastefully framed by some black ribbon, more silk poppies, a card of remembrance and a wooden pedestal adorned with artificial ivy.