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A collection of battlefield artefacts from the 1879 siege of Moorosi's Mountain in Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa, consisting of nine brass cartridge cases fired by Cape forces. 81 grams total, 43-49 mm



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

Comprising a broad blade with inscription 'Alles für Deutschland' ('everything for Germany') and maker's mark 'Julius Bahrl Jr., Solingen', slightly curved hilt, wooden grip bearing inset logo of eagle and swastika within a ring; sheath with attachment hoop and knob at scabbard chape. 444 grams, 37.5 cm



From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman. FOR COLLECTION FROM OUR PREMISES IN HARWICH ONLY.

The Julius Bahrl Jr. steel goods factory from Solingen-Merscheid is among the smaller Solingen makers that are only partially documented today. A verified founding year is not clearly preserved in the sources; however, the company is known to have been active in the early 1930s. This dagger is an Early Model 1933 SA Dagger (Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch).

A collection of battlefield artefacts including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, a soldier's iron bootheel, Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 245 grams total, 16-96 mm



Found by local Zulu People 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 six Lledo Days Gone army vehicles, including an ambulance, workshop delivery truck, RAF recruitment office, and others. 450 grams total, 81-97 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.