Auction 104
Historical Militaria & Autographs
By Fairhill Auction LLC
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Feb 4, 2022
227 E Main St, Elkton, MD 21921, United States
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Join us for our February historical militaria and autograph auction featuring over 400 lots of historical militaria collectibles, documents, vintage autographs, Americana, and more.
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LOT 23:
FIELD MARSHAL BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY FROM SICILY
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Start price:
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260
Estimated price :
$500 - $700
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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FIELD MARSHAL BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY FROM SICILY
(1887-1976) British Field Marshal, he commanded the British Eighth Army during the Allied invasion of Sicily and the Allied invasion of Italy. Rare war-date signature from Sicily. Manuscript signed 'B.L. Montgomery General Eighth Army' dated August 30th, Eight Army Sicily, to the wife of a soldier '...Tell your son that his father is doing a fine job of work, and helping to bring nearer the day of final victory...' Mounted to cardboard with the envelope addressed to Mrs. Ivy Gibbs, Battersea, London. 8 x 10 inches overall.
