Seven Military Objects

Description:

Seven Military Objects, c. 19th/20th century, a pistol with inlaid wooden stock, miquelet lock, a German prismatic compass, a folding brass viewing scope marked GERMANY, three musket balls, a small inert German mortar round marked 4.5 mod.39 on one of the fins, a WWII USAAF survival machete with leather scabbard marked GOLDSEAL/1944/SYDNEY with a broad arrow and H.B., and a minor surgery instrument kit with all of the instruments and a package of silk sutures.
Estimate $300-500

Pistol is in relic condition and has a few loose parts, compass has a few cracks on one of the lenses, survival machete is in good condition with one broken brass snap, medical kit is complete and in good condition.


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