WW2 Battle Of Britain Era 1940 Dated Air Ministry RAF Airfield Scramble Bell With Iron Hanger Bracket Other Accessory

**WW2 Battle Of Britain Era** 1940 Dated Air Ministry RAF Airfield Scramble Bell With Iron Hanger Bracket. Sn 19627 - 19627

This is an excellent, original, WW2 RAF Air Field Scramble Bell With original Striker. Dated 1940, it most likely would have been in use during the battle of Britain in 10 July – 31 October 1940. The bell is 12” tall and 10 ¾” bell mouth diameter. It is complete with original striker fitted with plaited rope cord and works perfectly with a loud deep resonance. There is a wear ring on the inside of the bell which corresponds to the point of contact with the striker. The top of the bell has the correct Crown shape. There are no visible maker or WD marks on the crown but may be present under the old paint. The body of the bell is crisply marked with 'King’s Crown' above 'A.M.' (Air Ministry) & dated '1940'. The top of the bell is fitted with 2 heavy duty iron hanging rings and is accompanied by an ornate black painted iron hanging bracket with which the bell was found. The bracket has 2 screw holes for wall mounting. The bracket measures 19” length x 12” height. This impressive Bell including hanging rings, striker & wall bracket weighs 19.5 Kg. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19627

£3,950.00