Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Base metal badge awarded to crew of fast-attack boats (Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen); 2nd pattern of 1943 by Rudolf Souval; legend to reverse 'FEC. W.E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN / AUSF. SHWERIN BERLIN 68'; possibly a later production. 46.58 grams, 60 mm



Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.

Monochrome print, photograph taken from the deck of a landing craft; typed label to reverse 'American troops land in Sicily. American soldiers and equipment arrive at a beachhead established near Licata, Sicily, in the early stages of the Allied invasion of the Italian island. Light and heavy tanks, Army scout cars and trucks move off invasion craft for the advance inland. 13662-PME. Not for use in Western Hemisphere. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority.'; pencilled notations; enclosing envelope with notations 'Robert Capa 'Sicily' 1944' 'May 13th 1944 'Illustrated Magazine'; Article called 'Invasion! Will it be like this?'' go to www.sightly-ou-of-focus.com/Robert-Capa-Sicily.html to see article'. 43 grams total, photo: 17 x 11.1 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.

A collection of battlefield artefacts including two horseshoes, bottle fragments, Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 685 grams total, 4-14.5 cm



Found by Zulu natives living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A collection of fifteen Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 115 grams total, 17-40 mm



Found by Zulu natives living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

Comprising eight Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. 66 grams total, 16-49 mm



From an old South African collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The British camp at the mountain of Isandlwana was attacked and overrun by the main Zulu army, resulting in the death of over 1300 British and colonial soldiers and other contingents. The battle was a huge victory for the Zulus.

A rare collection of battlefield artefacts, including the tip of a bayonet, a soldier's iron boot heel, an iron buckle from a uniform, Martini-Henry Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 118 grams total, 3-12.8 cm



From an old South African collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Under the command of Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead, a small number of British and colonial troops successfully defended the mission station from 3000 Zulu warriors. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded. The battle was made widely famous by the 1964 movie 'Zulu'.

A collection of twelve Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 100 grams total, 17-60 mm



Found by Zulu natives living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A collection of battlefield artefacts including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 177 grams total, 18-92 mm



Found by Zulu natives living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A collection of battlefield artefacts from the 1879 siege of Moorosi's Mountain in Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa, consisting of 9 brass cartridge cases fired by Cape forces. 85 grams total, 39-48 mm



From an old South African collection, 1990-2000. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

A collection of battlefield artefacts including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, iron buckles and nails, Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 265 grams total, 18-74 mm



Found by Zulu natives living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A collection of fifteen Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 113 grams total, 16-58 mm



Found by Zulu natives living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A collection of twenty five Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 196 grams total, 18-58 mm



Found by Zulu natives living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.