With the centenary of the act that enfranchised female voters aged over 30 very much in the headlines, a collection of First World War uniforms and a photo album sold by C&T Auctioneers (20% buyer’s premium) underlines the role played by women in that conflict.
Consigned from the deceased estate of a collector, they belonged originally to a Kathleen Hargreaves, who was one of the first women to serve in the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and then the Women’s Royal Air Force (WRAF).
The items were in generally good condition and were offered in one lot estimated at £1200-1800. They sold for £4200 to a UK private collector in the January 30 auction held in Tunbridge Wells.