Autograph: Bold blue‑ink clipped signature reading “G. Templer F.M.”, the “F.M.” written in Templer’s own hand, confirming his rank as Field Marshal.

c.1960s, based on the autograph style, and Templer’s active London public‑engagement period. The “F.M.” suffix places the signature after his promotion to Field Marshal in 1956; the physical characteristics strongly indicate a 1960s date.

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PLEASE NOTE: I may have photographed this item on its original album page. If so, the item will be neatly removed from the page and sent without the album page it was mounted on. 

  • Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer (Sep 1898 – Oct 1979) was a senior British Army officer. He fought in both the world wars and was involved in the British response to the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine. As Chief of the Imperial General Staff, the professional head of the British Army between 1955 and 1958, Templer was Prime Minister Anthony Eden's chief military adviser during the Suez Crisis. He is also credited as a founder of the United Kingdom's National Army Museum.


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    From a large collection of Autographs (c500 +) in two albums that were personally obtained by Mr Bernard Sullivan (Apr 1920 - Feb 2017), renowned Senior Toastmaster for the Society of London Toastmasters. Due to the nature of his job, whenever an opportunity arose for an autograph, Sullivan would grab whatever was to hand - a ticket, a menu, back of his notes, etc to capture his prey.

    Over his long distinguished career, he worked with many people from around the world including Royalty, Heads of States, Archbishops, HM Judges, Stars of Stage and Screen , Politicians and Sportsmen, many becoming like old friends. During his 58 years as a Toastmaster, he gradually built up a large, impressive collection of autographs, which were all personally collected by him. He cherished them and proudly showed them off to friends and family. 

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