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The Eclectic Collector · 17 September 2016
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1939-1945 World War II, inert ordnance collection. (7)
An WWII British army two-inch mortar round; an Russian cluster round; an Italian mortar round, three British
Mills bombs and a US pineapple grenade. (7)
9½in. (24.13cm)
Estimate €150-€200 £130-£170
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 471472
Pre-1980 British army practice anti-tank round.
English 120mm ‘Wombat’ anti-tank shell (drill round), inert, comprising a timber body with brass top and base.
This example used by 1st Battalion the Queens Regiment, up until the replacement of the recoiless anti tank gun
with Milan wire guided missiles in about 1982.
Provenance: Consigned in 2013 by a former member of 1st Battalion the Queens Regiment to Batemans Auctioneers
& Valuers, where purchased by the current owner.
Estimate €100-€150 £90-£130
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 472