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LOT 2515
Light Infantry Engraved Commemorative Military Horn for T Wedge Drummer
DATED 1827 A.D.
18 1/4 in. (241 grams, 46.5 cm).
A curving horn inscribed with: 'T Wedge Drummer / Light Infantry / 2nd BATTn * 3rd GDS * / CARTAXO PORTUGAL / 1827' within a wreath. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2515
Light Infantry Engraved Commemorative Military Horn for T Wedge Drummer
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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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. -
British RAF WWII Aircraft Navigator's Compass and Map Lamp Etc
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: a metal compass in a wooden container stamped 1942, and accompanied by a container for lead infills; an ebony and brass parallel ruler stamped 1942 13/89; and a lamp with a rotating lamp housing. 332 grams total, 11.2-15.9 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
German Prinz Heinrich Cap
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Wool cap with short brim and braided chin strap with anchor buttons; maker's badge inside. 146 grams, 26.5 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.
