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Rifle 131
SMLE, No. 1 Mk III*. BSA, 1916. K.O.M.R. (King's Own Malta
Regiment). One of the very few Territorial Army units
to be designated "Royal". The KOMR was the garrison
force of the Island of Malta during the German aerial assault
of
1941, for which the entire population of Malta was awarded
the George Cross by George VI. Most of the regiment served
in an air defense role during the siege. Overall 90%, bore
VG (sharp and bright). Wood VG with typical small dings and
dents. Matched (bolt, receiver, barrel, sight, nosecap, and
forestock. No import marks. Exotic and rare. |
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