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LOT 2500
American Air Force WWII Bandage, Matchbox and Holder and German Match Box Holder Group
1939-1945 A.D.
2 - 4 in. (167 grams total, 5.3-10.5 cm).
Comprising: a boxed large first-aid dressing issued by the US Army; a metal Luftwaffe propaganda matchbox holder; a RAF matchbox holder with a box of matches. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2500
American Air Force WWII Bandage, Matchbox and Holder and German Match Box Holder Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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British RAF WWII Aircraft Mechanics Handmade Cigarette Case from Aircraft Parts and Booklet
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: a plastic cigarette case with metal holders inside; a paper booklet 'Spot them in the Air! Identification drawings and descriptions of twenty-seven British and German aircraft'; and two leather tags suspended from a string. 119 grams total, booklet: 14.3 x 9.8 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
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 Army WWII Medical Artefact Group
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: a wooden container with three metal cylinders with glass vials, one containing a spoon; a small ceramic dish; a napkin ring with a hooked cross; and a Kriegsmarine uniform shirt collar dickie. 255 grams total, 4.3-50.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
