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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 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'. -
German WWII Arm Band
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Red wool band with black trim and hooked cross emblem. 30 grams, 44.4 x 11.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
US Air Force Pocket Watch
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Wartime issue 'Ingeroll Crown' pocket watch with stars-and-stripes flag below the 12 and two blue roundels with a white star in each above 8 and 4; second sweep hand in place of 6. 62.9 grams, 71.28 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
