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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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German WWII Table Pendant
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With red wool backing, showing a cross with the iron cross on the upper left canton, a central hooked cross on a white background. 6.1 grams, 10.6 x 13.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Load Adjuster
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a cardboard box containing a heavy leather case with gilt lettering 'US'; an adjuster 'ruler' inside with scales and slider, also accompanied by an instruction sheet. 460 grams, box: 34.3 cm long
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American WWII Die Cast Armoured Vehicle Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: Dinky Toys field artillery tractor; Dinky Toys armoured car; Dinky Toys tank; Dinky Toys trailer; Dinky Toys field gun; a boxed Dinky Toys half-track M3; a boxed Dinky Toys scout car; Lesney truck and tank transporter; Lesney Centurion tank Mark III. 623 grams total, 6.6-20 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
