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LOT 2447
American Air Force WWII Lancaster 'Gee Wiz' Bomber Radio RF Unit
1939-1945 A.D.
7 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. (3.27 kg, front panel: 18.2 x 12.3 cm).
A radio RF unit type 4253, Ref.no 10D / 19088, serial number A.C.C.C. 1068, with some cable still attached. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2447
American Air Force WWII Lancaster 'Gee Wiz' Bomber Radio RF Unit
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Rorke's Drift
Circa 22nd-23rd January 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
A rare collection of battlefield artefacts, including a soldier's iron boot heel, a tiny Zulu throwing-spear blade, and Martini-Henry Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 115 grams total, 23-82 mm
From an old South African collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Under the command of Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead, a small number of British and colonial troops successfully defended the mission station from 3000 Zulu warriors. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded. The battle was made widely famous by the 1964 movie 'Zulu'. -
British WWII Airfield Telephone
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
A candlestick-type desk microphone fitted with a type 170 plug, store reference no. 10H/9602, inspection stamp and reference number 10A/9597 on the base. 1.86 kg, 30 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American Air Force WWII Medic's Bag with Contents
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A canvas bag with a strap, a small pouch containing a small first-aid dressing hanging from the lid; the inside with an armband, empty dressing boxes, dressings and other items. 2.4 kg total, bag: 29 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
