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LOT 2473
RAF WWII Aircraft Life Raft Signalling Kite in Original Sock
1939-1945 A.D.
20 1/4 in. (460 grams, sock: 51.5 cm).
Comprising a yellow canvas pouch, metal poles and fabric sails. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
This was a RAF issue kite for connecting to 'Gibson Girl' AN/CRT-3B radio set when downed at sea and needing a long, vertical wire antenna.
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LOT 2473
RAF WWII Aircraft Life Raft Signalling Kite in Original Sock
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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WWI and WWII Hat Badge Collection
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: Royal Armoured Corps cap badge; Coldstream Guards cap badge; Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge. 30 grams total, 49-50.5 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising two intact glass port and wine bottles, imported for British officers and troops. 1.58 kg total, 29.3-29.5 cm
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 and American Army Die Cast Toy Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: Dinky Toys Sea King helicopter; Dinky Toys DUKW amphibian; a Scammell breakdown truck; Austin water truck; Austin radio truck; and a field gun. 401 grams total, 61-15.7 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
