22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
A Second World War British Commando "Tabby" Infra-Red Gear "Box Receiver", the base marked O.S.960G.A., in a stitched leather case marked Z.A.23132 CASE FOR Z.A.23119 MK.I.(T) and with Ministry of Supply paper label dated 25 SEP. 1944; a Second World War Admiralty Pattern "Tabby" Infra-Red Bakelite Monocular Receiver, the base of the battery housing marked with a red X and with a label stamped TYPE 'CX' AT 48 A.P.W. 6815X, the label unscrews and the reverse is stamped RECEIVER R.G.DESIGN 'C' SERIAL NO.E.M. A.P.W. 4238, with a leather neck strap and in a stitched leather case marked A.P. W.6817 CASE FOR PATT. W 6815 X, with an Admiralty Signal Establishment Accepted at Works paper label dated 18 SEPT. 1943 (2)
Sold for £160
Estimated at £200 - £400
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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