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Military Models, Military Figures and Militaria Auction - Thursday 18 April 2024 10:00
The Military Models, Figures and Militaria sale to be held on the 18th of April features 20 lots of some of the rarest Racing Colours known to exist – The World Renowned Ossington Collection.  Further items include models from Britains, Del Prado, King & Country and Marklin. The sale will also include military vehicles from Matchbox, Lonestar, Benbros, Astra, FJ Military, Tootsietoy, Vilmer and many others. There are also Army Surplus uniforms, books, catalogues, Airfix and other kits, and much more.   

 Highlights include; 

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Lot 231 - Britains Racing Colours Series - The World Renowned Ossington Collection.  Features some of the rarest colours known to exist.  It is believed that only 5 examples of this variant were produced.  Owner - Mr. C. Hibberts (Un-catalogued -1954), comprising: Horse: Black, Jockey Colours - Black Cap & Black Silks with Silver Chest Braid.  From the Family Collection of Author John Roberts ["Reference Guide to Britains Racing Colours of Famous Owners Issued by William Britain 1925 - 1960"], Published: 2014/2020.  Condition generally appears Excellent with some small factory paint re-touches.  Extraordinarily rare issue, the first example to be seen/sold by Vectis. Estimate: £300 - £500

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Lot 219 - Heyde Red Indians - Hand Painted Lead Figures - 65mm-78mm Series (when mounted).  Made around 1900 by Georg Heyde of Dresden, Germany.  Condition generally appears to be Fair to Good (some paint loss but still displays well).  Not checked for completeness, Estimate: £400 - £600
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Lot 89 - Britains 2011 "Royal Air Force" set - to include 22 pieces dispatch rider with motorcycle, 2 x Fire Fighters plus others see-Photo - conditions are generally Good Plus to Excellent in a Good red lift off lid box with label (couple of small tears on lid edges) still a bright example of a harder to find boxed set. Estimate: £300 - £400