Sale 9827
London, South Kensington
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20 May 2004
Price realised
GBP 143
Estimate
Britains Infantry set 195 British Infantry, with active service equipment and shrapnel proof helmets, in khaki and at ease, in original box with slotted insert, with two extra figures, circa 1936 (G, box F, slight water stain and red paper loose) and set 225 The King's African Rifles, at the slope, in original box with slotted insert, and two extra figures (G-VG, some minor paint flaking, box P, missing one end) (2)
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