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LOT 2578
American Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft's Cockpit Compass
1939-1945 A.D.
7 5/8 in. (2.9 kg, 19.5 cm).
Made by Bendix Aviation Corporation, part no.1801-1-A. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2578
American Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft's Cockpit Compass
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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WWI Hat Badge Collection
1914-1918 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: Royal Tank Regiment cap badge; Motor Machine Gun cap badge. 22.7 grams total, 49-55 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
US Air Force Badge Collection
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including: USAAF US Air Force Officers Branch of Service Collar badges with propeller and wings; similar with screw-thread grommet to reverse; bombardier badge with pin to reverse, shall pointing downwards with lateral wings on a winged plaque; and other types. 95.71 grams total, 14.16-76.8 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
German Prinz Heinrich Cap
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Wool cap with short brim and braided chin strap with anchor buttons; maker's badge inside. 146 grams, 26.5 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.
