27th Mar, 2024 10:00

SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
Lot 495
 

495

THE SPOTTING SCOPE AND COMPASS OF MAJOR E. D. JOHNSON LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE

the three-draw telescope by E. VION of Paris, bearing War Department stamp, contained in its leather case, together with a marching compass with leather case, named to the owner. (2) Major Johnson is believed to have been a Sharp Shooter with the London Rifle Brigade during the Boer War and indeed was Mentioned in Despatches and won the King's Gold Medal for Champion Shots.

Sold for £90


 

the three-draw telescope by E. VION of Paris, bearing War Department stamp, contained in its leather case, together with a marching compass with leather case, named to the owner. (2) Major Johnson is believed to have been a Sharp Shooter with the London Rifle Brigade during the Boer War and indeed was Mentioned in Despatches and won the King's Gold Medal for Champion Shots.

Auction: SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 27th Mar, 2024

Virtual Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria auction. No bidding in person.

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