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LOT 2405
German WWII Arm Band
1939-1945 A.D.
17 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (30 grams, 44.4 x 11.5 cm).
Red wool band with black trim and hooked cross emblem. [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'. -
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. -
Royal Air Force WWII 'A3 Shearling' Flying Jacket
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
With zip front, two slit pockets, adjustment straps to waist, broad collar with buckle and straps; label to inside collar 'Type 33 / SWP No. 24044/44 / UR Contract 822103 / LO 22054 / Aviation CC / Air Force UK / US Army Style'. 1.75 kg, 73 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
