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A South Atlantic Squadron Plaque commemorating the Destruction of the Graf Spee. An...
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A South Atlantic Squadron Plaque commemorating the Destruction of the Graf Spee.
An extremely rare white metal plaque with enamelled White Ensign to centre, inscribed ‘13th December 1939 South Atlantic Squadron H.M.S. Exeter H.M.S. Ajax H.M.S. Achilles Commemorating Destruction of Graff Spee’, mounted on a wooden shield, 145mm x 120mm, good condition, rare £300-£400
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This plaque is one of approximately 8 that were created individually by hand following the scuttling of the Graf Spee on 17 December 1939, four days after she had been severely damaged during the Battle of the River Plate.
An extremely rare white metal plaque with enamelled White Ensign to centre, inscribed ‘13th December 1939 South Atlantic Squadron H.M.S. Exeter H.M.S. Ajax H.M.S. Achilles Commemorating Destruction of Graff Spee’, mounted on a wooden shield, 145mm x 120mm, good condition, rare £300-£400
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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This plaque is one of approximately 8 that were created individually by hand following the scuttling of the Graf Spee on 17 December 1939, four days after she had been severely damaged during the Battle of the River Plate.
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A South Atlantic Squadron Plaque commemorating the Destruction of the Graf Spee.
An extremely rare white metal plaque with enamelled White Ensign to centre, inscribed ‘13th December 1939 South Atlantic Squadron H.M.S. Exeter H.M.S. Ajax H.M.S. Achilles Commemorating Destruction of Graff Spee’, mounted on a wooden shield, 145mm x 120mm, good condition, rare £300-£400
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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This plaque is one of approximately 8 that were created individually by hand following the scuttling of the Graf Spee on 17 December 1939, four days after she had been severely damaged during the Battle of the River Plate.
An extremely rare white metal plaque with enamelled White Ensign to centre, inscribed ‘13th December 1939 South Atlantic Squadron H.M.S. Exeter H.M.S. Ajax H.M.S. Achilles Commemorating Destruction of Graff Spee’, mounted on a wooden shield, 145mm x 120mm, good condition, rare £300-£400
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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This plaque is one of approximately 8 that were created individually by hand following the scuttling of the Graf Spee on 17 December 1939, four days after she had been severely damaged during the Battle of the River Plate.
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