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LOT 2461
Curtiss Helldiver Wooden RAF WWII Aeroplane Identification Training Model
1939-1945 A.D.
8 3/8 in. (62.5 grams, 21.3 cm wide).
Green-painted model of an aircraft used as a naval scout plane and a dive bomber with identifying markers. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2461
Curtiss Helldiver Wooden RAF WWII Aeroplane Identification Training Model
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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British Army WWII Tank Crew Helmet
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With a bump pad to the front and interior with a leather liner system, size 6 7/8. 525 grams, 25.3 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Spark Plug in Original Case
1939-1945 A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Aluminium tubular case with push-fit lid; plug inside. 136 grams, 97.59 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
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.
