21st Sep, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
2275
A Second World War German Kriegsmarine U-boat Radio Room Timepiece by Junghens, the 6cm circular black enamel dial with luminous arabic numerals and hands, eagle over M, Kriegsmarine and subsidiary seconds dial, enclosed by hinged glazed door, in a muted black enamelled case, the back hinged and opening to reveal the winding plate and hand adjuster, stamped with maker's mark of a star/J 30 D, 7cm ; a Second World War Group of Four Medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, awarded to 1911454 L/CPL. T C Auger R.E., with Soldier's Release Book and related ephmera; a Second World War German Coastal Artillery Badge, in white metal, the reverse with vertical needle shape pin and maker's mark for F W Assmann & Sohn.
Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £400
The eagle and swastika over Kriegsmarine on the dial are on a semi circular patch which appears to be later. The movement is working and there are no visible cracks or damage. The Coastal Artillery badge has been de-natzified.
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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 21st Sep, 2022
The Militaria & Ethnographica offers over 450 lots.
Highlights include a rare 1943 US edition of the French 1939 Michelin Guide used during the D-Day landings, a Second World War RAF, RAAF and ROC Group of Nine Medals to Wing Commander William Anderson Beaumont, who survived four days and nights without food in the jungle and the uniform of POW Major General Philip Thomas Tower including his khaki greatcoat which became his escape outfit. Also included is a pair of 18th Century Percussion Duelling/Target Pistols by Twigg & Bass, London, circa 1780-83, a French 1830 Revolution Model Shako to d'Officer de Chasseur de La Garde Nationale and a Birmingham City Police Rose Top Helmet and an Isle of Man Police Force Ball Top Helmet.
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