First World War Cessation of Hostilities: a Message and Signals "C" Form, pertaining to cessation of hostilities, timed at 08.45 and dated 11-11-18, the transcript of which reads, "To 54 Bde. reptd all bttns. Following received from 13th Corps begins AAA hostilities will cease at eleven hours today November 11th AAA troops will stand fast on line reached at that hour which will be reported by wire to advanced Army HQ AAA defensive precautions will be maintained AAA there will be no intercourse of any description with the enemy until receipt of instructions from Army HQ AAA further instructions follow. 18th Division Le Cateau", 21.5 cm by 13 cm