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LOT 2440
American Air Force WWII Bomber Crew Life Support Oxygen Tank
1939-1945 A.D.
24 in. (8.2 kg, 61 cm).
A large Type G-1 oxygen tank with stencilled lettering 'BREATHING OXYGEN' and technical information on the side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2440
American Air Force WWII Bomber Crew Life Support Oxygen Tank
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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US Air Force WWII Pacific Aircrew 'Blood Chit' in Silk
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Rectangular silk panel with printed flag and Chinese script message, with overstamps. 14.03 grams, 26.5 x 20.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
A 'blood chit' is a document carried by military personnel, addressed to civilians who may come across an armed-services member in difficulty (e.g. a shot-down pilot). It identifies the force to which the bearer belongs and displays a message requesting that the service member be rendered every assistance. -
German Badge, Medal and Other Item Group
Mid-late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including WW1 Saxony Friedrich August Medal Silver FA Medaille; on watch chain with black enamelled cross marked '1914'; Crimean War Society pin badge; Red Cross service badge with ribbon; reproduction Blue Max 'Pour Le Merite' WW1 Medal; and other items. 118 grams total, 1.4-37 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
German WWII Field Gun Sight
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With three adjustment dials, a metal plaque with 'blc. / 15cm S.K. C/28 / P. Sch. Z.C/47 / 4÷20x 17,5÷3,5° / Nr. 707R'. 12.2 kg, 62 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
