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MILITARY EQUIPMENT: AUSTRALIAN EQUIPMENT
Lot
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20558
Army. Boer War era Aust/GB c1900. Saddle related items, horse shoe pouch with sword frog (1901) with strap & a metal billy/cook pot with cup in a leather carrier (no markings visible). The leather on both items is dark but sound, no damage. The cook pot has a retractable handle & the cup doubles as a lid. Nice design. Appears to have no holes. Overall GC. (2)
 SOLD at A$100
20559
Army. ca 1900-40 Light Horse & Mounted Units legging prs, leather 'Stohwasser' type, lot of two: The first pr in soft brown leather with iron buckles, similar to types noted in Boer War. Not marked but about size 15. Second pr in darkened brown leather (heavily oiled) dated 1940 by Pitt, size 15. Both with all straps intact & appear serviceable. VGC. (2 prs).
 AVAILABLE at A$150
20560
Army. c1901 Boer War leather, 50 round MK2 P1889 bandoleer for Mounted Infantry. Unaltered length, complete but as usual the small steadying strap is not present. No visible maker mark. Army issue stampings on rough side of leather belt tongue - hard to read. Rear flap has some numbers on the inside. Also named to a soldier (hard to read). Nice medium brown colour.
 SOLD at A$325
20561
Army. c1901 Boer War leather, 50 round MK2 P1889 bandoleer for Mounted Infantry. Unaltered length, complete & unaltered. As usual the small steadying strap is not present. No visible markings on belt tongue. Rear flap has some numbers on the inside.
 SOLD at A$160
20562
Army. pre WWI Artillery bag. Marked 5/V/AFA, 1904 /WB within triangle, two mounting straps, possibly for the limber or saddle. Contains 40 small leather tool/rod holders & two open top pouches. Approx 400 x 200mm. GC. Comes with Artillery grease tin, no latch & painted silver. The leather bag is a real rarity. (2)
 SOLD at A$200
20563
Army. c1914-18. Officer's field equipment - boots, Sam brown belt & straps, gaiters, sword frog, pistol lanyard (WWI/WWII) & P-15 rifle sling. Tall boots are hob-nailed & buckle at top. Hard to find. Sam Browne set appears Australian made, double strap version (very nice). Gaiters are tall stohwasser type - private purchase no date. G-VGC. (6 items)
 SOLD at A$200
20564
Army. WWI original British/Australia Number 9 Mark II folding trench periscope dated 1917 in good order for age with canvas bag, shoulder strap, 2 spare mirrors. Unmarked ALH shoecase/sword frog in leather. Condition would benefit from Dubbin. WWI/II entrenching tool head & handle. Fair order, some surface rust & service wear. Handle OK. LH 5 round ammo pouch dated 6-14, 2MD. In storage for many years. TLC needed. Fair-Good.
 SOLD at A$350
20565
Army. 1914-18. Australian Pattern 1908/15 (Australian) leather ammunition pouch sets (2). Both right-hand sets, 1 x in green leather with 'button-stud' fastening, other in brown hide with press-stud fastening. Both 'CGHF' stamped & marked to the 18th Infantry Battalion ('18/IB'). Minor staining overall. VGC. Scarce.
 AVAILABLE at A$400
20566
Army. WWI Field mess kit. Light Horse folding handle cups, light rust (2). WWI mess tin lid 'D' form marked with crows foot. Some surface rust. WWII Australian mess tins marked DD FEDEPRA Tinware WA. Set of 2, no rust. Fair-GC.
 AVAILABLE at A$60
20567
Army 1914-18 WWI Australian Entrenching tool, with WWI Australian handle marked A.A.O.D, 1916 tool Comes with WWI patt 08 carrier. Good. Very hard set to get. (3 pieces).
 SOLD at A$275
20568
Army. Light Horse WWI era leather horseshoe case/sword frog combination in leather stamped 'AUSTRALIA' & 'CGHF'. Scratched into leather 'NZ648'. Leather & stitching in good condition for age. N2648 is a WWII soldier's number for militia service early in war. Possibly a LH unit. Transferred to AIF on 06 Feb 1943 (NX146192) as a member of 4 AUST ARMD BDE COY. Ref WWIIroll.gov.au
 SOLD at A$75
20569
Army. Light Horse: WWI era leather horseshoe/sword frog combination cases (2). Stamped 'CGHF, S? 2MD'. Leather in Fair-Good condition with minor damage to outside of case fold area. No stamps visible. Leather in Fair-Good condition. No damage but would benefit from some Dubbin.
 SOLD at A$100
20570
Army. WWI British / Australian large telescope?? carry bag in canvas & leather. Marked with the defence broad arrow 75cm x 15cm, leather cup at top. VGC plus a pr of British / Australian leather leggings, probably WWI. No markings. Maybe officer's private purchase. GC. (2 items)
 AVAILABLE at A$50
20571
Army. WWI Army water bottle with 1908 pattern brown leather harness faintly stamped 'AUSTRALIA'. Metal cork top stamped 'Rider & Bell Sydney'. Harness in good order, felt reasonable for age.
 SOLD at A$60
20572
Army 1908/15 pattern holster, leather pouch for tool with Brisbane maker, 3 leather p08/15 shoulder straps, pr of light coloured short puttees, 3 Sam Brown cross straps, 1916 ammunition pouch, pattern 08/15 leather valise straps x 2, Sam Brown sword frog, Slade Wallace pattern rifle sling, CHF? stamped ammunition pouch as issued to cadets. Overall GC. Some hard to get items here. (15).
 SOLD at A$450
20573
Army 1915 dated Entrenching tool with old handle head rusted into the socket. With AoD marked handle. Some pitting which is typical. 1918 dated cover for above. Pr of 1939 dated Stohwasser leggings. Pattern 08 shoulder strap x 3, 1 is frayed. 1915 pattern water bottle holder. 1908 pattern Webb belts x 2, 1 is light khaki, other is dark khaki. Overall GC. Some hard bits to get. (10 items).
 SOLD at A$250
20574
Army 1916 ammunition pouches (2). WWII housewife bag. New pioneer brass equipment protector, polisher. WWII or later army rifle slings (5). Slade Wallace pattern rifle sling. WWII brown leather belt, by Sydney maker, no buckle. Green short puttees. White leather bayonet fronts (2). Leather water bottle carrier & strap WWII. Helmet net. 1941 dated leather holster. 1942 dated ?stamped whistle in brass. WWII khaki/tan women's overalls, thought to be women's land Army or similar by Murdocks Sydney. Overall GC. These very scarce. Some WWII items here. (19)/
 SOLD at A$250
20575
Army. WWI 1916 binocular case with early binoculars. Marked with , case named 'QX 6176 C.A. McE'. Comes with brown belt marked 'Q201973 Wilkes'. Pistol holster pattern 03 holster, 1941 some small holes with pistol lanyard. WWII water bottle & leather carrier. Stohwasser leggings pair by George Pizzey & Son Ltd marked 15/AG. Nice WWII leather gear.(7)
 AVAILABLE at A$180
20576
Army 1916 dated entrenching tool with WWII cover & 2 handles. 3 black belt pouches, 2 of which has the closing stud pulled. Unknown suede leather D?D tool pouch. 2 basic pouches & an Auxiliary pouch. WWII Jungle shovel cover in light webbing & WWII snail type whistle colour, named 'Duffy 2/410747, scarce & 2 WWII pocket knives. Mostly GC. Some nice WWII kit. (15 items).
 SOLD at A$190
20577
Army. Pre 1928 dated stohwasser Army pattern black legging, pr of large training spurs, 2 prs spurs, 1 single spur dated 1936, as are 1 of the prs. WWII leather belt & buckle marked 'NX203918 Ferley', WWII webbing rifle sling, early horse bit, rusted & missing most chrome. Four 1916 dated ammunition pouches by Weekes Sydney. (12)
 SOLD at A$130
20578
Army. WWII 1939-45 Equipment. 1937 Pattern Belt, (2) pouches,(2) water bottle carrier,(2) load bearing straps, small pack, large pack, earphones, (2) clothing brushes, Army forage cap, Bren gun users waist belt/pab, brace strap & unknown canvas bag. Well used. Variable condition (Total 17 items)
 SOLD at A$80
20579
Army. WWII Officer's Sam Brown leather belt. With shoulder strap. Nice original belt. In fairly nice unused condition. Would benefit from a sympathetic clean/polish. GC.
 AVAILABLE at A$100
20580
Arny. 1939-1945 Sighting Scope, no 124 LP S/NO 1133-A-1942. By the British Optical Co, Sydney. Type used initially on 2 pounder anti-tank gun, later utilised on all 25 pounder guns. No rubber eye protection present (as is often the case). Slightly dirty optics, but image is otherwise good. GC.
 AVAILABLE at A$100
20581
Army. WWII equipment. P-37 pistol holster similar to RAF pattern in green/grey web. Has the wooden end plug. Lightweight web, Indian made? Unissued. Web folding pliers pouch, Australian made. No date visible. Unissued. Canvas P-37 shoulder strap, dated 1941. As used with the Thompson magazine pouch. Australian made. Two metal pocket knives, Army pattern. One dated 1945 & British made. White leather bayonet frog, made 1939 in Australia. Useful group of equipment. (5)
 SOLD at A$160
20582
Army Original Vietnam War dated, folding entrenching tool, Australian issue. Broad arrow marked, made by TROJAN & dated 1966 (?966). Handle painted black & well worn. Brown patina on nearly all metal parts. The lock nut is frozen in place. Metal shovel is well worn, but undamaged & not worn out. GC.
 SOLD at A$50
20583
Army. Backpacks (3) Two are Army issue. The third is an old civilian style pack with frame, as possibly used by a soldier. The Army issue packs include a later issue green 'Vietnam" style pack with metal buckles. Well worn, the other is an AUSCAM pattern with medium wear & appears undamaged. Good colours. The civilian pack has leather straps & a green metal frame. Owners details inside flap could be for a soldier. Well worn, & has age. (3).
 AVAILABLE at A$80
20584
Army Aust/GB, Artillery clinometer H.A. MK I (Aust) 1945 dated. Case for Vickers Mark II clinometer dated 1941. Artillery plotting rules (2) dated 1912 & 1918, WWI range finder, private purchase, M.O. 1937 WA case for range finder & 1944 DD electric lamp. Fair-GC. 6 interesting measuring items & 1 lamp. (7)
 SOLD at A$220
20585
Army. Association pennants (5) in the large size, 4 have large sun badges in yellow, 1 has Aust Army Service Corps badge in yellow & 2/4 Battalion AIF Australian Army Ordinance Corps, AIF Australian Army Service Corps, Anti Aircraft search light. Some minor mothing consistent with age that hardly detracts. Hard to find. (5)
 SOLD at A$160
20586
Army. Aust/GB. Cutlery. Mostly with DD, Rising Sun or WD marks/engravings. All EPNS, 2 being British units, 40 pcs. Also a leather Officer's pouched set of knife, fork & spoon, pouch, latch now missing. Set Vietnam era or later knife, spoon, fork. GC-Fair. (51 items)
 AVAILABLE at A$75
20587
Army Belts, 5 Slade Wallace belts, 3 being the later parade type one with sewn in KC Dieu Et Mon Droit gilt buckle. 2nd is the General Equipment type. 3rd is as previous but 3 rear buckles removed. The last has QVC Dieu Et Mon Droit Buckle this is heavily worn on Crown. Plus 2 Slade Wallace type rifle slings. Good lot. (7).
 SOLD at A$200
20588
Army. Belts, (4) inc thick black leather waist belt with brass Pacific Island Regiment buckle. Australian Cadet Corps stable belt with chromed but worn buckle. R.A.R. stable belt with gilt buckle & RAA stable belt (2) plus a colour Sergeant sash. GC. (5 items)
 SOLD at A$110
20589
Army Belts, Aust/GB. Royal Artillery Officer's leather cross belt, waist belt & sword slings in unmarked black makers tin. No ubique motto under KC lion & crown ornaments so either Militia or Volunteers. Some minor verdigris. Also in tin is a gilt ball for helmet top. GC. A nice group. (6 pieces)
 SOLD at A$300
20590
Army. Aust/GB, WWI hate belts (5 diff), which have been stripped of all their badges, buttons etc. Plus large leather belt (very fragile). Fair condition worthy of rebadging. (5)
 AVAILABLE at A$100
20591
Army. Australia, binoculars (3 pairs), all centre focus. 1st marked (stamped) NSW to the leather hand grips. Also marked with arrow on draw. 2nd small pair in tired condition. 3rd a pair in bottom half of case only. 4th a large 1940 dated MK I binocular case by Timbers with arrow. Fair-average. NSW binoculars are early. (4)
 SOLD at A$100
20592
Army. Binoculars, pair of War Dept arrow stamped WWI binoculars, condition typical of age, right eye adjuster needs attention/repair, in 1916 dated case by diff manufacturer, with both straps. 2nd pair binoculars by Laurel in grey/green painted case of card/paper mache construction with cloth strap. Thought to be Japanese. Good-Fair. Two interesting pairs of binoculars.
 SOLD at A$90
20593
Army. Brass musical instruments. Tenor bugle missing some parts, stamped A.P. Sykes Melbourne, in aged condition. Brass & copper unmarked bugle, shows sign of age, verdigris etc. Trumpet by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd London with mouth piece in wrong size. Fair to Poor. 3 displayable instruments. (3)
 AVAILABLE at A$100
20594
Army. Drum Major's Mace with chrome crowned top, black stick & chrome base (no mount chain), Senior NCO red sash, pair of late white gaiters, bayonet frog, sword knot in white leather, 2 diff style drum carrying belts, black belt with Staybrite RAR buckle of unknown type, Slade Wallace dress NCO sword belt with staybrite Royal Australian Regiment on plain brass circle with sword straps. Overall GC. Slade Wallace most likely rare to RAR. (9 items)
 AVAILABLE at A$200
20595
Army 1908 Pattern WWI Entrenching Tool Cover. Officially converted to pattern 37 in WWII, with WWII handle & undated tool. GC. Hard to get sets. (1)
 SOLD at A$140
20596
Army. WWII entrenching tool bag. 3 WWII entrenching tool handles. 2x WWII army pocket knives. Suede leather pouch marked D?D. 1941 ? whistle. 2 x black leather Ammon type pouches with belt loops, 1 is large 1 is small. Sand coloured cotton bag by Sydney maker. WWII shovel head & carry pouch Jungle pattern Australian. GC. (12 items).
 SOLD at A$210
20597
Army. Equipment & clothing lot c1966-81. Inc 1966 dated entrenching tool in DD cover, 'US' 1964 dated field cooking stove (M-1950 petrol) inc a P-37 pouch with the manual, small bandage pouch, bush hat 1979 (one pulled air vent), sleeping bag (modern issue c2000) in a 1966 dated carrier, US made plastic Army torch, an Aust Sergeant's brassard & a knife/fork/spoon set 3/81. (9 items)
 SOLD at A$160
20598
Army. Navy kitbag, green, named to Pte Page L. C. 5/557. Stuffed with 24 various items of uniform inc jungle greens, Auscam & Royal Australian Navy uniform items plus pr size 9 Auscam boots, post 1980s. GC. (25 items inc bag)
 AVAILABLE at A$100
20599
Army Aust/New Zealand Regiment believed to be pattern 51 field cap with fold down flap as used in Korea, pr short dark khaki puttees, pr Korean period gaiters, pr American gaiters, pr short gaiters pattern 37 belt, 1952 leather equipment strap, 1943 dated map case & strap, 1942 ammunition webbing pouch, pistol holster 37 pattern & 2 holster brace adapters 1944 dated, size 6/5 brown boots with jungle cleats. Good. Some good displayable items. (12)
 AVAILABLE at A$100
20600
Army 1939-45 Equipment lot. 1937 Pattern small pack, gas mask (no respirator can) & bag, Army greatcoat (no insignia or buttons), & 1941 dated British helmet. gVF
 AVAILABLE at A$160
20601
Army Pattern 1908 webbing belt in good condition. No visible dates. 1916 dated Sydney made Entrenching tool & handle, tool very rusted. WWI pattern water bottle with WWII khaki wool cover. Pr of light khaki puttees. Pr of CGHF black leather leggings. WWI brown leather belt dated 1915 stamped A.O.C regimental number 013402, A.W. scratched in with buckle loose. Pistol lanyard. WWI leather rifle sling. 4 ammunition pouches, 3 dated 1916, one stamped CGJF. Overall GC. (11 WWI items).
 SOLD at A$275
20602
Army. Pattern 37 entrenching tool, handle & cover in unissued condition, dated 1944.
 SOLD at A$120
20603
Army. pattern 37 entrenching tool & cover. Tool & cover both WWII dated , as is the cover, all in unissued condition. Hard to get complete sets.
 SOLD at A$100
20604
Army. Pattern 58 set of green webbing, mostly Vietnam War era. All except the M-16 pouches appear Australian made. Inc 2 early 'US' M-16 pouches dated 1962, back pack dated 1973, Yoke (unmarked), bum pack 1973, mess tin 1972 on both halves, mosquito net 1969, cup canteen 1965, water bottle 1969, water bottle carrier 1969, 1940s-60s toggle rope in hemp, knife/fork/spoon 1968, belt seems 1988 dated. Nice set. VG-EXC. (13 items)
 SOLD at A$120
20605
Army. silver bullion dress sword belt & slings, this has thistle pattern lace & is red Moroccan leather backed, has plate silver rectangular buckle with badge removed (was QVC over VR inside a wreath). Volunteer Infantry Officer pouch belt, this by Hobson & Sons London. 2 lines of silver braid with ¼ inch scarlet strip between, lace is shown as Infantry in 1900 dress regulations. Overall GC. Some minor stitching separations. 2 hard to get belts.
 AVAILABLE at A$200
20606
Army. Sporran, to NSW Scottish by Nicolls Maker Bankfoot 1935. Needs some TLC, no strap or badge. Pair white spats with black buttons & boot straps. Slade Wallace dress belt to NSW Scottish with buckle. Undress Army pattern sporran, no badge in brown leather. With strap. With several names. Fair-GC. (4 items)
 SOLD at A$180
20607
Army. Sporran, NSW Scottish dress, no badge, no strap, typical crazing to top. Made in 1935 by Nicolls Maker Bankfoot. Pair of hose tops NSW Scottish. Pair red & grey garter straps, pair white gloves. Army undress brown sporran with strap, no badge. Pattern 37, belt whitened. Fair-GC. 6 items of Australia Scottish uniform.(6)
 AVAILABLE at A$160
20608
Army. Sporran, brown leather undress sporran, Army pattern with strap & holes for unknown badge to front. Also small sporran missing cantle & 1 tassel & another small leather sporran with strap. Single early 1900s spat plus NSW Scottish Slade Wallace dress belt & buckle plus 5 tassels for sporran. GC. A useable group for Scottish items. (10 items)
 SOLD at A$80
20610
Army. Telescope large, by Stanley London, a rather nice example. Binoculars, 3 pairs, one of which is cased, these are very tired looking. Spotting scope modern, civilian. WWI Kodak vest pocket with case & flash. Named on flap to 'W.H. Ward 11th 5th', rest hard to read. Fair-GC. Maybe possible to ID the camera's owner. (6)
 SOLD at A$100
20611
Army. Vietnam era lot pr Mk 4 Binoculars 2 pairs trousers dated 1964 & 1967. 1971 shovel cover. 1969 jungle shirt ammo pouch, Vietnam era back pack. 1960 dated Commonwealth of Australia pattern combat smock. Pair size 9 1969 dated boots leather soles. Vietnam era webbing belt. Vietnam era cup. Overall good. A nice Vietnam lot. (11 items).
 SOLD at A$170
20612
Army. WWI entrenching tool cover converted to 37 pattern in WWII, with WWII handle & WWI tool of the 2-piece type. GC. Hard to get set.
 AVAILABLE at A$120
20613
Army. WWII Mounted leather saddle wallets with no visible markings, leather work intact would benefit from a sympathetic clean & oiling/polishing. 1914 pattern leather bayonet frog, this needs similar treatment to above, pr of spurs with leather straps, pr undated 14½ stohwasser legging of Army pattern, wear & scratches to the leather. Fair-GC. Nice mounted soldiers group. (4 items)
 AVAILABLE at A$120
20614
Army WWI Officers leather leggings, could be a gentleman's too, one strap unstitched. Australia D/D bayonet frog leather. 1917 dated entrenching tool, this is pitted, handle marked A.A.O.D. WWI brown leather Rifle sling. Pistol lanyard. 4 x 1907 dated Australian ammunition pouches. 5th also dated 1907 but stamped for light horse. Pr of light khaki fox puttees, unissued. Pattern 1908 webbing belt in good condition. Good-fair. 12 mainly WWI dated items. (12).
 SOLD at A$275
20615
Army. WWII Metcor Correction Graph Aust No 1 MK 1 for 25 pounder guns in case of issue. Date 1944, Mae West clamp lamp, signalling heliograph ca WWII plus wind & navigation calculator Mk 2 GB/276, though to date to Korean War period, in case of issue. Fair-GC. Interesting instruments group. (4)
 SOLD at A$150
20616
Army WWII Flare gun holster. WWII Gaiters with NX serial number. WWII helmet net. 2 diff rifle slings. Pistol lanyard. Pocket knife. 1941 dated pistol holster D?D marked. GC. 8 WWII items.
 SOLD at A$170
20617
Army WWII pioneers saw pouches (3), 2 with saws + 1 saw in bag with handles. WWII style torch. WWII pocket knives (2). WWI - WWII pocket knife & a Navy pattern pocket knife. Poor-GC. (4 items).
 SOLD at A$170
20618
Army. WWII entrenching tool, bag & 2 handles. 24 pieces of webbing, some with damage. Good-fair. (27 items).
 SOLD at A$110
20619
Army. Auscam equipment inc sleeping bag in pouch, basic waist belt set (6 pieces), extra water bottles (2), extra small ammo pouches (2), all stored in Auscam backpack. Bonus Auscam hat/shirt/trousers also included. 15 pieces in total. Used, in various states. G-Excellent condition. (15)
 AVAILABLE at A$120
20620
Light Horse WWI horseshoe case/sword frog combination in leather. Stamped 'AUSTRALIA CGHF' Comm Govt Harness Factory. Leather & stitching in good order for age. No splits or cracks. Good for age.
 SOLD at A$80
20621
Light Horse WWI era leather horseshoe case/sword frog combination in leather stamped 'Martins Ltd BIRMINGHAM 1901' & Aust issue '02 06'. GC for age.
 SOLD at A$210
20622
Army. Navy, RAAF. Kitbag filled with range of Military clothing & kit. Pair 1953 dated DD boots & 2 Dixie tins & water bottle. GC. 26 items inc kitbag.
 AVAILABLE at A$100
20623
Army Cadets: Sporran, undress Army pattern brown leather sporran to Scots College Cadets. White metal badge to front with strap, another as above but with gilt & enamel badge to flap & gilt badge to front. Plus cadet shirts (2) with wide slide on rank for Lieutenant. GC. Two nice sporrans, 2nd particularly nice. (4)
 AVAILABLE at A$100
20624
Navy. 1939-45 RAN / Merchant Fleet signal flags. 2 x 3m rope buntings ea with 4 coloured signal flags attached. Some with mothing & or tears, average condition. AIF Tank recognition signals aerial pennant. Short bunting with yellow / blue / yellow flags attached, dated 1943. This GC.
 AVAILABLE at A$50
20625
Navy. RAN/RN full dress sword belt & sling cWWII, nice gilt buckle with KC, cloth outer with 2 rows of gold braid & leather inner. Navy undress Officer's sword belt & slings, good gilt buckle with letters A.F.B. stamped to back by Gieves. Would benefit from a clean & small amounts of blackening/polish. GC. 2 very displayable belts.
 SOLD at A$180
20626
Navy. WWII Large brown leather Main/Secondary armament powder bag holder. Dated 1942. Stands about 3 feet high (about 90cm) & smaller one dated 1943, about 2 feet high (about 60cm). The larger has medium-heavy wear to leather, small fraying on bottom & to lesser extent to top. Marked 'No 73 I'. Also marked 'N' with broad arrow to side. The small holder needs restoration. The leather needs reglueing in places. This would improve it immensely. Rare & hard to find. (2)
 AVAILABLE at A$200
20627
RAAF: WWII RAF/RAAF Air Ministry Navigational Computer, MKIIID I.C.A.N. Calibration + leg (thigh) straps. WWII flying helmet, canvas AP 9180 6¾. Light-weight cellophane eye shields. Probably WWII RAAF in original packaging (10). Green web strap with spring-loaded hooks each end, 30' x 2'. All G-VGC. (13)
 AVAILABLE at A$100
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