21st Sep, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
2186
A Small Quantity of Second World War Militaria, comprising a German gas mask, the base stamped FE37 AM and dated 1940; two German aluminium water canteens covered in wool felt, one with screw top stamped EF36 and with leather strap, the other lacking screw top; a Japanese brown enamelled water canteen with webbing strap, lacks stopper; a silver plated and enamelled brass shield shaped plaque engraved with a presentation inscription to the Most Proficient Platoon of the Durham Light Infantry to No.6 Platoon dated 1943 and 1944; a 51st Highland Division embroidered cloth insignia; items relating to the 30th Corps, comprising a pair of Lance Corporal arm chevrons, an Alamein medallion, long service chevrons, printed cloth Divisional insignia and a booklet "30th Corps in Germany"
Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150
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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