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LOT 2418
British RAF WWII Silk Escape Map and Miniature Compass
1939-1945 A.D.
1/2 - 20 in. (14.6 grams total, 1.5-51 cm).
Silk square with printed map showing southern England, the Channel coast from East Friesland to Loire Inferieure; most of England inland not printed; supplied with a miniature compass in glazed container (1.5cm across). [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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American Air Force WWII Aircraft Emergency Signalling Mirror
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Playing card-shaped with a corner hole for suspension, central crosshairs for accurate direction of the beam; instructions printed on reverse; with printed card (reproduction) map showing mission from East Anglia to German chemicals factory, inscribed to reverse (25) 5 Nov 44. I.G. Farben factory, Ludwigshaven. Hit in 3 engines over the target - unable to feather #1 hit in hub. Landed near Brussels at a Spitfire field, almost lost ~1 prop, was biting into the cowling. Had about 1 ½ engines on landing.' 124 grams, 12.5 x 7.5 cm.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
German WWII Sniper Scope Case
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Metal case with hinged lid and webbing strap on the reverse, with a lidded compartment on the inside of the lid. 415 grams, 16.7 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
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.
