Australia's Largest Historic Collection of Militaria Uncovered
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BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 26, 2022/Medianet International=KYODO JBN/ --
Some of the rarest items ever to be offered to the public have been discovered
in Australia in shipping containers and storage sheds containing a lifetime
collection of militaria from all around the world.
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Caption:World War 2 Era, Australian Bren Gun Carrier for Auction at Lloyds
Auctioneers and Valuers in Australia.
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Caption:Australian 2 Pounder Anti-Tank Gun, 1942, built by General Motors
Holden for auction at Lloyds Auctions in Australia
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Caption:USA 37mm M3 Anti Tank gun for Auction at Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers
in Australia.
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Caption:Army Helmet features part of a massive militaria collection going for
auction in Australia at Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers.
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Caption:WWI Great British Torso Uniform and Accessories for auction in
Australia at Lloyds Auctions
Over 10,000 items across many acres constituted a lifelong military collector’s
passion. "We were in complete disbelief when we arrived to inspect the
collection," said Mr. Lee Hames, Chief Operations Officer for Lloyds
Auctioneers and Valuers in Australia.
"These are some of the rarest militaria collectables from WWI and WWII that we
have ever seen, there is everything from military tanks to firearms, swords,
military uniforms, helmets, boots and heavy artillery," said Mr. Hames.
"As we were uncovering the special collection of militaria, we came across some
very rare pieces many of which are “one off” and may be worth significant
amounts of money," continued Mr. Hames.
The "Rod Bellars Collection" was built by Rod over 60 years, accumulating items
from all around the world. Sadly, his recent passing has meant these amazing
icons of history have to find new custodians.
"We really hope that museums and libraries and passionate collectors from
across the world are successful in securing some of these important pieces of
history, so they can be preserved and displayed and educate people for many
years into the future," continued Mr. Hames.
Items featured across the collection will be sold through 14 separate online
auctions which are live now and include tanks, artillery, swords, firearms,
helmets, radios, boots, parachutes, military uniforms and much more.
If you would like to take a journey back in time and own some significant
pieces of military history then head to www.lloydsauctions.com.au where bidding
is open online now.
If you would like to see some footage on the collection, then please click here
(https://youtu.be/xM5F9YQFH6U).
All Public Enquiries Contact: Lee Hames, +61-498-623-629
SOURCE: Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers
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