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LOT 2477
US Air Force Pocket Compass in Original Box
1941 A.D.
2 3/4 x 2 in. (59.95 grams, 70.39 x 50.91 mm).
Discoid biconvex case with hinged cover and glazed inner; cotton pouch; card box with legend 'Compass Assembly Pocket Type Air Forces. Order No.W535-AC-27707 Mfr's Assy Dwg 1941 Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co. Inc.' [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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British RAF WWII Map Case and Original Contents
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: a canvas map case, a map of Nimes, France, a map of Bremen, Germany, and two pencils, one coloured. 602 grams total, bag: 29 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Isandlwana
Circa 22nd January 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Comprising seven Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases and two iron buckles from a soldier's uniform. 67 grams total, 16-55 mm
From an old South African collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
The British camp at the mountain of Isandlwana was attacked and overrun by the main Zulu army, resulting in the death of over 1300 British and colonial soldiers and other contingents. The battle was a huge victory for the Zulus. -
WWI Memorabilia Collection in Display Case
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Set in a wooden glazed display case with a hinged lid, including a button cleaner and envelope holder, and a silver cigarette holder. 4.5 kg total, case: 46.5 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
