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LOT 2520
US Air Force WWII Aircraft Load Adjuster No.86147 in Original Leather Case
1939-1945 A.D.
13 1/4 in. (357 grams, 33.5 cm.).
Comprising a heavy-duty leather case with gilt lettering 'Load adjuster, property of U.S. Government', B-26F&G' and '86147', a metal clip to the rear, and a wooden adjust 'ruler' with a plastic slider. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2520
US Air Force WWII Aircraft Load Adjuster No.86147 in Original Leather Case
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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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. -
American WWII Shell Casing 'De Bevrijding - Nijmegen' Trench Art Vase
1943-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The sides of the shell cut out to form the handles with linear decoration, one side of the body with engraved branches, the other with 'De Bevrijding van Nijmegen 17-9 1945'. 661 grams, 14 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
German Badge, Medal and Other Item Group
Mid-late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including WW1 Saxony Friedrich August Medal Silver FA Medaille; on watch chain with black enamelled cross marked '1914'; Crimean War Society pin badge; Red Cross service badge with ribbon; reproduction Blue Max 'Pour Le Merite' WW1 Medal; and other items. 118 grams total, 1.4-37 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
