Only Fools and Horses character Uncle Albert’s WW2 medal has fetched £1,100 at auction.
The 1939-45 Star was worn by actor Buster Merryfield in the cult BBC sitcom.
Only a handful of medals were used in filming.
Sea-faring Uncle Albert loved to retell his war time stories during episodes of the sitcom.
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He was renowned for his “During the war…” lines.
The actor appeared in Only Fools from 1985 until 1996 alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.
He died in 1999 aged 78.
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His medal prop went for sale last Wednesday (28 Feb) but was only tipped to see for £800.
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A spokesperson for RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts said: “Only Fools and Horses Uncle Albert TV prop costume medal.
“As worn by Buster Merryfield in the series.
“An Original WW2 1939-45 Star.
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“Reputedly only a small number of medals were used by Uncle Albert for the show making this a rare memento of a well loved character.”
It was sold in a 32cm by 27cm frame and a photo of Sir David actually wearing it.
It also came with a certificate of authenticity.
The 1939-45 Star was given to every member of the armed forces who served in the Second World War.
This article features on What’s The Jam.
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