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Lot 284:
A Collection of British Military and Royal Commemorative Items, including an RAF Cigarette Case
Description
This lot comprises a collection of primarily British military and royal commemorative artifacts. The central item is a rectangular, silver-toned metal case, likely a cigarette or card case, featuring an affixed badge with a crown over intertwined “RAF” initials within a wreath. The collection includes various badges and medals crafted from mixed metals (silver-toned, gold-toned, brass, bronze) and enamel. Notable inscriptions visible on the badges include “ROYAL BRITISH LEGION,” “ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE SERVICE,” “SCOTTISH TOURING CLUB” (Glasgow), and the Royal Artillery motto “UBIQUE QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT” (Everywhere, whither right and glory lead). Commemorative medals display portraits and text for “VICTORIA QUEEN,” “KING EDWARD VII EMPEROR,” “KING GEORGE V EMPEROR,” “KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY,” and a silver medal with ribbon marked “KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH CORONATION 1937.” The items suggest a period spanning from the late 19th to mid-20th century. An auction sticker on the case reads “SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS LOT 284.”
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