Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More

Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More

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Lot 425: An RAF Benevolent Fund Bell, Cast with Metal from German Aircraft Shot Down, 1939-45 War

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £60 - £80

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An RAF Benevolent Fund Bell, cast with metal from German aircraft shot down during the 1939-45 War. This commemorative bell is cast from a uniform grey metal, possibly zinc or a similar alloy, exhibiting a granular surface texture. It features a prominent ‘V’ (Victory) symbol finial and is embossed with the profile portrait of a man, strongly resembling Winston Churchill. Around the flared base, raised lettering reads: “CAST WITH METAL FROM GERMAN AIRCRAFT SHOT DOWN DELIVERED 1939-45 WAR.” The item retains its internal clapper.