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LOT 2414
US Air Force WWII Aircraft Load Adjuster No.102429 in Original Leather Case
1939-1945 A.D.
13 in. (318 grams, 33 cm).
Comprising a heavy leather case with gilt lettering 'load adjuster, property of U.S. Government' on the flap 'B-17E&F'; wooden adjuster 'ruler' inside with plastic scales. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2414
US Air Force WWII Aircraft Load Adjuster No.102429 in Original Leather Case
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
A collection of battlefield artefacts, including a Victorian British cap badge, a copper belt-buckle plate featuring a game of cricket (it is recorded that British troops played cricket whilst in camp), a rare Natal Carbineers button (and a later example), Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, and other items. 80 grams total, 18-55 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. -
American WWII GMC CCKW 353 Truck and Bren Gun Carrier Die Cast Toy Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: Bren Gun Carrier 622 housed on the manufacturer's cardboard tray with a plastic canopy; GMC CCKW 353 truck by Editions Atlas, housed in the manufacturer's display box with a window. 614 grams total, 17-19.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Royal Air Force WWII 'A3 Shearling' Flying Jacket
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
With zip front, two slit pockets, adjustment straps to waist, broad collar with buckle and straps; label to inside collar 'Type 33 / SWP No. 24044/44 / UR Contract 822103 / LO 22054 / Aviation CC / Air Force UK / US Army Style'. 1.75 kg, 73 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
