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Lot 30
A large selection of WW2 era military related items, many of which relate to Captain C.G.Pegg of the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers. To include: a finely engraved aluminium hinged cigarette case, made by an Italian prisoner of war in 1944 in West Africa, and possibly made from a mess tin. The case is dedicated to Captain Pegg on the inside. One side has an engraved REME badge, and the other with the entwined letters of ‘PP’. The inside of the case features a palm tree, and an engraved tank with the details of the maker and dedication. Also, a 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, a silver ARP badge, a silver plated identity bracelet for Captain Pegg, a small compass, 2 x silver and enamel REME sweetheart brooches (both missing pins),a gilt metal and enamel REME badge, a white metal and enamel V (victory) sweetheart brooch, a white metal and enamel Home Guard badge with button hole fitting, an officers bronze REME badge with blades, an officers bronze RAOC badge with blades, plus various collar badges, brass and gilt brass buttons, officers ‘pips’ in gilt metal, bronze and cloth versions. Condition: good to most pieces. 2 of the REME silver brooches have missing pins, and there is normal age and service wear to other pieces.