British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

An original 4.1-inch shell as used by “Long Cecil”, the howitzer manufactured by De Beers during the siege of Kimberley, with impressed ‘Comp. CJR’ inscription (for Compliments of Cecil J. Rhodes) and the base with raised legend “De Beers”, good condition £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Choice Collection of Medals and Other Items Relating to The Defence of Kimberley.

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