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A collection of aviation and military interest items comprising three offset lithographic aircraft prints and several pieces of Royal Air Force related memorabilia. The three prints, illustrated by Jay Ashurst, depict WWII aircraft: a Beaufighter of 604 Squadron, a Junkers 88 of Kampfgeschwader 30, and a Junkers 87 of Stukageschwader 77. Each print features printed signatures of the artist and associated pilots, including John Cunningham, Hajo Herrmann, and Alfons Schulz. The memorabilia includes two wooden presentation shields associated with RAF Bentley Priory; one features a crest for Group Headquarters 11/18 Royal Air Force with the motto NE QUIS IMPUNE PRAETEREAT and a metal plaque inscribed PRESENTED TO SHARON HALLISSEY RAF BENTLEY PRIORY 1986/1999. The second shield bears the crest for Royal Air Force Station Bentley Priory with the motto TRADITIO INSPIRAT. Also included is an assortment of three metal cap badges featuring designs for the Royal Artillery, the Royal Air Force, and a central ER cipher, alongside a Jack Daniel’s style tin containing a quantity of military uniform buttons. Several buttons bear the maker’s mark GAUNT LONDON to the reverse.
Condition report:
The aircraft prints show minor toning and light handling creases consistent with age (photo 1). One presentation shield is housed in its original card box, while the other remains protected by plastic film (photos 2, 5, 6). The collection of metal badges and buttons exhibits various degrees of surface oxidation, tarnishing, and wear typical for used military uniform components (photos 3, 4). No significant structural damage is visible.
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