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Old 20-07-20, 09:19 PM
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A beautiful group, Mike, thanks for sharing the photo. Like my old dog who twitches in her sleep while dreaming of rabbits she chased years ago, we collectors dream of chasing groups of rare militaria like this!

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Sadly I am not the lucky purchaser of this grouping - but received this image of the grouping - with assurance the grouping all belonged to the same individual, and had not passed out of the family - until sold this last week. I understand Signal skills took the veteran into varied service within Raiding Forces. My understanding is that - indicative of Raiding Forces Middle East being a 'melting pot' - 1 SAS, SBSqn, and Raiding Support Regiment are all noted. The cast SAS badge was apparently converted to a sweetheart broach for the veteran's wife after wear by the veteran in his headdress.
It is very satisfying that the items, which included a significant amount of paperwork, ephemera, and photographs, have been purchased collectively, remain together, and that further research is intended. As stated - the grouping is not mine - but I am allowed to share this image with members
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Isn't the original post showing that the wing was sold separately or am I wrong? You say that the items were purchased as a group, do you mind explaining that?
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....I imagine the two wings purchased by same buyer who then negotiated to buy the remaining items.
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Isn't the original post showing that the wing was sold separately or am I wrong? You say that the items were purchased as a group, do you mind explaining that?
Donovan - you have have explained exactly what happened. Like me, you will know it is sometimes not easy to keep things together when they appear in separate lots at auction or on sites - but every effort can be made to keep them together. I can confirm a very strong price was paid as the items were bought to be researched further and kept in a private collection. All the best - Mike
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