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LOT 2538
British RAF WWII Badge and Other Artefact Collection
1939-1945 A.D.
1 1/4 - 2 3/4 in. (84 grams total, 31-69 mm).
Comprising: a brass lighter; two RAF cap badges; two RAF apprentice wheel badges; RAF officer's albatross badge; a tubular RAF fitting; and two enamelled RAF pin badges. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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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): £715
A collection of battlefield artefacts, including a soldier's iron boot heel, an iron buckle from a uniform, and Martini-Henry Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 80 grams total, 19-67 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 Switch, Whistle and American to British Adaptor Loom
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: a RAF ditching whistle, stamped with A, crown and 23/230, the other side with 293/14/L1795; a toggle light switch; and a USAAF to RAF helmet adaptor loom. 208 grams total, 5-12.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
