British Army Advent Calendar 2026 - 24 Military Mementos

24 Days of Tribute to the British Army: 24 days full of surprises from the British Army

The 24 Days of Tribute to the British Army is an advent calendar for anyone who loves the British Army. Behind each of the 24 numbered doors is a different British Army memento: a red poppy, service medals, an officer's cap, boots, a Land Rover, a tank, a lion figurine, a TEA mug and more, so every morning begins with something new to open. No chocolate, no sugar and nothing that gets eaten and forgotten: what comes out of the doors will remain on the shelf long after the holidays.

What's in the British Army advent calendar

24 doors, 24 different surprises. The calendar is designed so that no two days feel the same: behind each door is a different British Army memento: a red poppy, service medals, an officer's cap, boots, a Land Rover, a tank, a lion figurine, a TEA mug and more, each in a new style. The pieces are small enough to fit in the calendar and sturdy enough to play with, display or collect once the countdown is over.

Who is this advent calendar for

Made for the veteran in the family, the father or grandfather who served and still tells the stories. Twenty-four mementos from army life, one per day, and at Christmas, a small display celebrating a proud life of service. It also works as a shared countdown for the whole family: one door per day, opened together at breakfast or before bedtime, until the final door.

How it works

The calendar is delivered ready to use in its own box. Nothing needs to be filled, assembled or prepared. Place it somewhere you will see it every morning, open door number one and continue by opening one door each day. The hardest part is not secretly opening tomorrow's door early.

Shipping and returns

Free standard shipping to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom with PostNL, including tracking. Orders are processed within 1 - 2 days (Monday to Friday); delivery then takes 3 - 7 days (Monday to Friday). Not completely satisfied? You can return the item within 30 days of receipt, unused and in its original packaging, in accordance with our returns policy.

Frequently asked questions

Are all 24 surprises different? Yes. Each door contains a different British Army surprise; none are duplicated.

Does it need to be assembled? No. It is delivered filled and ready to use in its own box.

Can I order more than one? Yes. One per child is the most common order, so no one has to share a door.

What if I am not satisfied with it? You can return the item within 30 days of receipt, unused and in its original packaging. See our returns policy for details.