22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
200
A Falklands War Argentinian Modelo AB-0200 Fighting Knife "Cuchillo de Combate", the 19cm parkerized steel saw-back blade stamped FABRICA MILITAR DE ARMAS "DM" PORTATILES ROSARIO D.G.F.M. INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA and numbered 00247 at the ricasso, with parkerized steel crossguard and pommel, two piece wood grip scales and stitched leather scabbard.
Provenance:- Taken from a captured Argentinian soldier during the Falklands War
Sold for £480
Estimated at £250 - £300
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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