5th Dec, 2024 10:30

Winter Specialist Sale

 
Lot 129
 

Burma Medal and Burma Star medal awarded to CPL R H Smallwood and Kukri

Burma Medal and Burma Star medal awarded to CPL R H Smallwood, 1232026, together with a Kukri knife with floral engraved band running down the blade and with horn handle, with five small accompanying knives, all in a fitted leather sheath. Knife length circa 44cm

Kukri was awarded to Smallwood by the Gurkha regiment he was attached to during his time in Burma. He was involved in the 1943 Operation Longcloth and the 1944 Operation Thursday.

Estimated at £250 - £350

 

Burma Medal and Burma Star medal awarded to CPL R H Smallwood, 1232026, together with a Kukri knife with floral engraved band running down the blade and with horn handle, with five small accompanying knives, all in a fitted leather sheath. Knife length circa 44cm

Kukri was awarded to Smallwood by the Gurkha regiment he was attached to during his time in Burma. He was involved in the 1943 Operation Longcloth and the 1944 Operation Thursday.

Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 5th Dec, 2024

Our Winter Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.

Highlights will include a Martin Brothers stoneware bird, a Rolex Gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer, a first edition 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', and a single owner collection of original Cecil Rochfort D'Oyly John (British, 1906-1993) art works.

 

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