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LOT 2433
Anglo-Zulu War Artefact Group from the Battle of Khambula
KHAMBULA, 29TH MARCH 1879 A.D.
1 1/4 - 2 3/8 in. (88 grams total, 31-60 mm).
A collection of three Boxer .450 brass cartridge cases, plus two lead bullet heads, fired from British Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound by local Zulu people living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.
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LOT 2433
Anglo-Zulu War Artefact Group from the Battle of Khambula
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A collection of battlefield artefacts, including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, a soldier's iron boot heel, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 295 grams total, 14-73 mm
Found by local Zulu people living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane. -
US Forces Memorabilia Collection
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising: MSA ear defenders in their original case with instruction sheet and box; US Army matches; a razor blade case with a blade; a map of Normandy, 1944; a uniform button; USAAF jacket patch; a cylindrical fitting; a razor guard; USAAF pilot patch; USAAF cadet's summer garrison cap. 180 grams total, cap: 28 cm long
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American Air Force WWII Sheepskin Helmet, Earphones, 'Posh' Goggles, Throat Mic and Oxygen Mask in Display Case
1943-1944 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Flying helmet with leather ear-flaps and earphones, chin-strap with buckle; respirator with webbing straps, integral reinforced tube and connector nozzle, original card box from manufacturer 'Ohio Chemical and Manufacturing Co'; rubber-edged metal-framed goggles with webbing straps, separate aluminium travelling case; integral throat mic and cable; in glazed display case. 12.8 kg total, case: 48.5 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
