Sale number: M25001&nbsp;Behind The Wire - The Great Escape, Pathfinder Force, Abu Klea, Tai Pay, Oswald Boelke, Ivor Novello, The Battle of Culloden. The Baldwins 2025 Autumn Sale covers centuries of Warfare from the Scottish Highlands to the Deserts of Egypt, to the Skys Over Berlin, to The Tunnel "Harry" under the infamous Prison Camo Stalg Luft 3. A sale with a gem for every collection. Mark Smith of Baldwins said " This has been an incredible Auction to Catalogue so many amazing items that have such incredible stories, it really has been a fascinating few months of research and a privilege , as always to be able to hold such historical items "

The “Great Escape” Distinguished Flying Cross group of 4 awarded to Squadron Leader James “Peter” Cairns 429 

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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A very rare letter from the days of the Birth of&nbsp; America -Engineer James Wm Douglas writes to his father on the 12th of March 1776 stating that he was on a Draft for America but some officers who were sick are now better and he has been replaced but “Hopes to go to that Country”, letter as found (1)

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