Three boxed scale die-cast military vehicles sets by Dinky Toys, circa 1939,

The Winter Automobilia Online Auction|14 December 2023, 16:23 GMT|Guildford

Three boxed scale die-cast military vehicles sets by Dinky Toys, circa 1939,

manufactured by Meccano Ltd of Liverpool, comprising a Royal Tank Corps Medium Tank Set 151, containing 151a Medium Tank, 151b Transport Wagon, 151c Cooker Trailer, 151d Water Tank Trailer, with unpainted base plate, (lacking 150d Driver figure), some stains and splits to box; a Mobile Anti-Aircraft Unit Set 161, containing 161a Searchlight on Lorry and 161a Anti- Aircraft Gun on Carriage, with carton insert, box worn and stained; and an 18-Pounder Quick Firing Field Gun Unit Set 162, containing 162a 'Light Dragon' Tractor, 162b Trailer, and 162c Gun, with carton insert, box stained; and together with five miniature seated figures.
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