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LOT 67

Lot 67

Unit Portrait of 'A' Troop, 51st Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A. (Royal Canadian Artillery), North Sydney, N.S., September, 1944

Unit Portrait of 'A' Troop, 51st Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A. (Royal Canadian Artillery), North Sydney, N.S., September, 1944
Lot 67 Details
Unit Portrait of 'A' Troop, 51st Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A. (Royal Canadian Artillery), North Sydney, N.S., September, 1944

double glazed frame, with troop members names inscribed verso
12 x 15 in — 30.5 x 38.1 cm

Estimate $80-$120

Realised: $62.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Unit Portrait of 'A' Troop, 51st Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A. (Royal Canadian Artillery), North Sydney, N.S., September, 1944
  • Unit Portrait of 'A' Troop, 51st Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A. (Royal Canadian Artillery), North Sydney, N.S., September, 1944
  • Unit Portrait of 'A' Troop, 51st Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A. (Royal Canadian Artillery), North Sydney, N.S., September, 1944
Note:

During World War II, the coastal areas of Nova Scotia—especially around Cape Breton Island and the Sydney Harbour—were highly critical strategic positions. The area served as a primary gathering hub for transatlantic supply convoys heading to Europe.

To protect the harbour, shipping lanes, and vital local infrastructure from German U-boats or potential air raids, anti-aircraft installations and artillery batteries were established along the coast.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 67
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