WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 17 MAY TO 7 JUNE 2024

117 History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · FRIDAY 7 JUNE 2024 302 Circa 1945 Omega steel wristwatch, British military issue, issued in 1970 to a British soldier in Northern Ireland. With seconds dial, stamped to reverse: w.w.w.Y13250 [arrow] 10677449. As used by a soldier in Northern Ireland. These watches were made for British forces during WorldWar II and issued up to the 1970s. 12 different watchmakers supplied them, hence the collectors’ nickname ‘Dirty Dozen’ which is derived from a 1960s movie. Provenance: A retired member of the Royal Military Police, who served in Northern Ireland in the 1970s. A few light scratches to case, numbers faded, with a Bella Sport velcro strap. Appears to be running but needs a service Estimate €500-€800 (approx £430-£680) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 302 302A 1972 Anti Referendum posters issued by the 'Official Republican Movement'. (2) One with caricature of Northern Ireland Secretary William Whitelaw. 22 by 18in. (55.9 by 45.7cm) Provenance: A retired member of the Royal Military Police, who served in Northern Ireland in the 1970s Folded, slight adhesions to corners, very good. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 302