Original 19th Century Ornate Bronze Lantaka Swivel Cannon Barrel from the East Indies - Circa 1800-1820 WWII the Cartuccia 9 mm M38

the Cartuccia 9 mm M38

It was usually only seen on the higher rank helmets

On the front is a white triangle painted for the British 1st Infantry Division

(Seaman 2nd class)

With the establishment of the Royal Air Force as an independent service on 1 April 1918

Original 19th Century Ornate Bronze Lantaka Swivel Cannon Barrel from the East Indies - Circa 1800-1820 WWII the Cartuccia 9 mm M38Original Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a wonderful original bronze lantaka swivel cannon barrel, dating to about 1800 1820. While these were used throughout South East Asia, this style is from the East Indies, more properly known as South Eastern Asia. These were used only at close quarters, used to fire lead balls, stones and other debris while mounted on boats and other ocean going craft during the age of Sailing. Our example measures 37" in