The store began as a co-operative society, The Army & Navy Co-operative Society, formed in 1871 by a group of army and navy officers. The store was located on Victoria Street in London. The intention was to supply 'articles of domestic consumption and general use to its members at the lowest remunerative rates'. The store opened on 15 February 1872 for the sale of groceries and expanded to include goods as diverse as drapery, drugs, fancy goods, guns and taxidermy. House of Fraser acquired the group in 1976. The Victoria Street department store traded under the Army & Navy name, until 2005, when it was renamed House of Fraser Victoria.

It is believed that the taxidermy they sold was done by a number of well known taxidermists of the time including Edward Gerrard and Sons, J Cooper and Sons and Rowland Ward.

Army & Navy Co-operative Society Limited label,
Army & Navy Stores Label

Army & Navy stores Tiger Rug

Fox head

Fine Fox mask 1937

Lions paw candle holder.
Most probably Rowland Ward

Otter head 1932

Hare pad 1933 • Hare pad 1926

A & N silver hallmark 1933 • A & N Gun & Sporting Dept label

Fishing Reel

The Army & Navy Stores produced catalogues/store books over many years.
They sold a vast range of items as you can imagine, catering for every possible
product of the day including that for the Sportsman, Fisherman etc.
Taxidermy being part of the service.

Store catalogue 1907 Store book 1939/40

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