These 7lbs are excellent examples of "Studded" Shells of the same type as the ones currently on display in the WEST POINT MUSEUM and are referred to and illustrated on pages 335/336 of the excellent work "Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War": by Warren Ripley
Cut off in Sudan's Capital for over a year relief troops of the British Army literally arriving two days late after the massacre
modified by having a percussion "nose" welded between the flintlock's hammer jaws
Merwin abandoned the use of these grips fairly early in the production life of the Frontier Army due to the expense to produce them
just needs a good clean and it will be ready to display
Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 28" x 38" British Flags These 7lbs are excellent examplesOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased as part of a large Pacific War private collection. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck". As with most good luck flags, it is marked with , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting."). There is one additional kanji to the left of this, which we have not been able to translate, and the order is reversed from what we usually
