2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[M] A DOOR CREST FROM THE WESTERN APPROACHES TACTICAL UNIT "TACTICIAN", 1942
A DOOR CREST FROM THE WESTERN APPROACHES TACTICAL UNIT "TACTICIAN", 1942
depicted as a chequerboard inscribed 'Check-Mate' within a garter further inscribed Tactician surmounted with a naval crown -- 9in. (23cm.) high
The W.A.T.U. existed between January 1942 and July 1945 expressly to develop and disseminate new tactics to counter German submarine attacks on trans-Atlantic shipping convoys. Led by Captain Gilbert Roberts (1900-1986), it was located behind the town hall in Liverpool.
Sold for £2,232
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A DOOR CREST FROM THE WESTERN APPROACHES TACTICAL UNIT "TACTICIAN", 1942
depicted as a chequerboard inscribed 'Check-Mate' within a garter further inscribed Tactician surmounted with a naval crown -- 9in. (23cm.) high
The W.A.T.U. existed between January 1942 and July 1945 expressly to develop and disseminate new tactics to counter German submarine attacks on trans-Atlantic shipping convoys. Led by Captain Gilbert Roberts (1900-1986), it was located behind the town hall in Liverpool.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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