20th Sep, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
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Two Battlefield Find Relic Weapons, mounted on teak display boards, comprising a .303 bolt action rifle found at Poziers, April 1994 and a Mauser bolt action rifle found at the Somme, April 1994; an Early 19th Century Indian Flintlock Service Pistol, in poor order, mounted on a walnut display board; also, a Belgian pinfire six shot pocket revolver and a rimfire pocket pistol (5 - af)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £120
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 20th Sep, 2023
The sale will offer a range of good medals, including a rare silver medal struck to commemorate the death of Captain James Cook, and a Second World War MM Group of Eight Medals, awarded to Corporal Frank Shepherd of the 1st-5th Battalion the Queen’s Royal Regiment.
Amongst a good offering of militaria in the sale is a Victorian 1847 Pattern Gilt Brass Helmet to an Officer 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, a First World War Cameron Highlander’s Kilt and Sash which belonged to Private George Potts Brown, and an Early 19th Century Naval Officer’s Dirk.
A rare 19th Century Percussion Single Barrel Big Game Rifle by William Powell & Son of Birmingham leads a selection of fine guns in the sale, also of note are a Pair of 19th Century 40 Bore Side-by-Side Double Barrel Percussion Travelling Pistols.
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Tuesday 19 September 10am-5pm and the morning of sale from 8am
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