22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
An MBE Breast Badge, in Royal Mint case of issue with accompanying award slip to John Birtwhistle, Esq., M.B.E., with original cardboard box; a British War Medal, awarded to 27459 PTE.W.BERTWISTLE, R.A.M.C.; two Coronation Medals for 1937 and 1953, each in box of issue (5)
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023
The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections.
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Tuesday 21st March 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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