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LOT 2531
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Emergency Signalling Mirror
1939-1945 A.D.
4 7/8 x 3 in. (124 grams, 12.5 x 7.5 cm.).
Playing card-shaped with a corner hole for suspension, central crosshairs for accurate direction of the beam; instructions printed on reverse; with printed card (reproduction) map showing mission from East Anglia to German chemicals factory, inscribed to reverse (25) 5 Nov 44. I.G. Farben factory, Ludwigshaven. Hit in 3 engines over the target - unable to feather #1 hit in hub. Landed near Brussels at a Spitfire field, almost lost ~1 prop, was biting into the cowling. Had about 1 ½ engines on landing.' [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2531
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Emergency Signalling Mirror
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
A collection of battlefield artefacts, including a stoneware soldier's inkwell, a cream-glazed vessel, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 627 grams total, 1.8-10.7 cm
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. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Isandlwana
Circa 22nd January 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Comprising seven Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases and two iron buckles from a soldier's uniform. 67 grams total, 16-55 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. -
German Luftwaffe WWII Crashed Dornier Do 217 WERK No 5470 Aircraft Hydraulic Ram End Cap
1942 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Cylindrical ram end cap from a Dornier Do 217 WERK No 5470 serving in the unit 9/KG2. 874 grams, 17.8 cm
Recovered from the crash site at Glatton, near Peterborough, UK, where the aeroplane crashed on the night of 30-31 July 1942. Acquired on the UK art market. Acquired from John Manning Aviation Artefacts, Hemel Hempstead, UK. Property of an Essex militaria collector. Accompanied by a compliments slip with detailed handwritten information.
