A very early Teddy Bear circa 1904 and 1920s German Teddy Bear the childhood toys of father and son with military connections, a rare early brown burlap teddy bear with black boot button eyes, black gutta percha nose, red stitched mouth, cloth lined ears, string-jointed neck and limbs, skinning arms and chunky legs, very large hump and inoperative rectangular squeaker, original homemade suit and waistcoat, probably German, but possibly British —10 1/2in. (27cm.) high (hole in toe) - the same bear is part of the famous Cattley family group of teddy bears at the Victoria & Albert Museum Childhood collection; and a German 1920s teddy bear with golden mohair, slotted in ear, black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, pin-jointed limbs and homemade outfit (missing ear, eyes and wear); an original photograph of Peter as a child and in uniform and a jpeg of Cecil in uniform and his identity card 1944 - the first bear belonged to Cecil Arthur Winch (vendor’s Grandfather), born 1st October 1898 in Cranbrook Kent; attended Haileybury School. He was commissioned 2nd Lt. to The Rifle Brigade Sept 1917; transferred to Royal Flying Corps Jan 1918/RAF Jun 1918, 38 and 149 Squadron, observer/gunner in FE2B aircraft. Mentioned in despatches Mar 1919. Following demobilisation joined family firm of Winch & Sons in Cranbrook (Valuers & Auctioneers). Recalled with rank of Captain to 4th Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Sept 1939 British Expeditionary Force France Nov 1939 – Jan 1940; Major South Eastern Command ‘Q’ Section 1940; promoted (local) Lt. Colonel 1941 and awarded MBE Military Section 1944; demobilised Sept 1945. Awarded Territorial Decoration 1947 and rejoined family firm Oct 1945; retired 1958 and died 30th November 1986; and his son, the owner of the second bear, Peter Haffenden Winch (vendor’s Father) was born 15th August 1924 in Cranbrook, Kent, he attended St Andrews Prep School, Eastbourne, Canford School 1938-1940, Cranbrook School 1940-1941 RAFVR Sept 1942. Commissioned 2nd Lt. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) June 1944 and served in India until demobilisation in 1947. Qualification and Articled as Chartered Surveyor, joined family firm (Winch & Sons) in Cranbrook in 1950; joined Ministry of Agriculture 1967; and retired 1989