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LOT 2485
US Air Force WWII Aircraft Goggles Dark Adaption Set in Original Box
1939-1945 A.D.
4 1/4 x 3 in. (49.94 grams, 10.9 x 7.5 cm).
Composed of a simple folding leather frame with ‘fur’ trim and red celluloid lenses, webbing and elastic strap with basic clasp fittings, papercovers on lenses present. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2485
US Air Force WWII Aircraft Goggles Dark Adaption Set in Original Box
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
A collection of battlefield artefacts including a horseshoe, a small Zulu throwing-spear blade, a soldier's knife blade, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 428 grams total, 3.8-23.3 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 Die Cast Toy Vehicle Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: Dinky Toys US Army recovery truck; a Dinky Toys transport vehicle with a canopy; Corgi steam wagon; Corgi landrover with a trailer; Lledo Royal Navy transport vehicle. 517 grams total, 9.2-15.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
British RAF WWII Leather Cigar Case with Insignia
Post 1952 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A sliding leather case with metal Queen's Crown insignia and three individual cigar holders inside. 82 grams, 15.8 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
This item is Post 1952 rather than WWII era.
