NAZI RELICS AMONG £25,000 HAUL
A spokesman for the police said: 'The property was home to a large number of military antiques, consisting of helmets, caps, plates, bowls, vases, ornaments and swords which were used at exhibitions and available to purchase.'
The full extent of the burglary is unknown at this time but it is believed items valued in excess of 25,000 were taken, most of them extremely distinctive and highly collectable.
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Hide AdThe portrait of Adolf Hitler was painted on laminated wood. Also taken was a Luftwaffe dagger with a bronze eagle- head handle and a rare and very fragile East African Sun helmet worth 1,250.
A full list of stolen items, including pictures, may be seen at www.militaryantiques.co.uk by following the link marked stolen items.
Police say the owner is keen to recover as many of the items as possible as they were uninsured.
Witnesses are asked to come forward.
Anyone who has knowledge of those responsible for the burglary or knows of the whereabouts of any of the items is asked to contact PC Paul Graham at Battle Police Station on 0845 60 70 999 (ext 65280) or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.