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Lot 401: British Military Figure 11 Infantry Silhouette Aluminium Shooting Target by BI Engineering

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A contemporary British military training aid comprising a Figure 11 (Fig 11) infantry silhouette target. The item is manufactured from a printed aluminium sheet and features the traditional charging infantryman silhouette, commonly known as the charging bushman, rendered in black against a natural aluminium background. The target is rectangular with a tapered, pointed top and incorporates mounting cut-outs and circular apertures at the base for attachment to a range frame or mechanism. The lower section of the plate is printed with specific identification and manufacturer details. The left column of text reads FIG 11, BLACK ON ALUMINIUM, followed by the National Stock Number NH/6920-99-792-3943 and the code J23844. The right column identifies the manufacturer as BI ENGINEERING, DENINGTON IND ESTATE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS, NN8 2QG, including a telephone number, fax number, and company website.