Medals & Militaria

15th century Egyptian armour beats estimate by 360%
The 15th century suit of Egyptian armour belonged to Qaytbay Sultan

Trafalgar Union Jack flag to star in sale at Holt's
The Battle of Trafalgar Union Jack flag could make $75,500

Great Escape POW Rolex beats estimate by 230%
The Great Escape POW Rolex realised $246,000 at Bourne End Auctions

Japanese Kamikaze pilot's dagger to auction
The Japanese Kamikaze pilot's dagger would have been used to commit suicide

Great Escape Rolex wristwatch expected to make $75,000
The Rolex wristwatch belonged to Great Escape POW flight lieutenant Jack Williams

Confederate army frock coat to lead civil war auction
The Confederate army frock coat is valued in excess of $40,000

George Prevost's Army Gold Medal achieves $91,500
Sir George Prevost's Army Gold Medal headlined a November 19 sale

Frederick Sanger medal archive to auction at Bonhams
An archive of medals awarded to chemist Frederick Sanger could make $23,000

German M4 Enigma machine sets new world record
The German M4 Enigma machine realised $365,000 at Bonhams

Johnson County War rifle valued in excess of $25,000
The rifle was fired by Mike Shonsey in the Johnson County War

Ernest Shackleton medals auction for $898,500 at Christie's
The auction of Sir Ernest Shackleton's medals demonstrates the explorer's enduring appeal

Red Baron aircraft section valued at $120,000
The section of the Red Baron's aircraft includes a Balkan cross