Airborne field ambulance badges sold
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Gents, for interest.
Sold in auction near me yesterday (suffolk) the attached. I spoke to the vendor, who explained briefly the following. Although he knew very little about his father during the war, he knew he was initially a concsiensous object, who eventually went into the RAMC. At some point he clearly joined a PFA - these were his badges taken from uniforms after the war where they remained in his shed until his father's death 2 years ago. Days before the air landings at Arnhem he had a burst appendix and was in hospital when Market Garden commenced, so did not jump at Arnhem. He later served in Burma apparently. In case you were wondering . . . . £4,400. Bess |
did commission etc. have to be added ? thanks
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Yes, add 15% to that.
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Only fifteen percent?
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Yes for cash . . . 17.5% otherwise at this auction house
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Bess,
Glad you wrote 'a" PFA. Many believe there was only one and also do not recognise the Air Landing Field Ambulances. Chris Quote:
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Pretty sure I recall a (one) 'YORKSHIRE' slip-on selling for £1700 at C&T not that long ago - may be mistaken, but pretty sure.
Mike PS - Is that an Australian wing with the red background? Bottom right, third image. |
I see what you mean Mike about the wings style.
Id say its more likely to be on red due to the RAMC link? |
The vendor told me that his Dad had also served in Burma. Could they be Indian wings?
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Rob |
I don't believe it's an Australian Parachute Battalion related wing.
As Jon mentioned, I believe it's an Indian made wing with red background to match the RAMC titles. Very nice! Paul |
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Regards Mike |
A bargain, these days!:eek:
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Interesting grouping. Thanks for sharing, Bess.
In today’s market, I would say the price seems reasonable. |
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