Two Vintage WW2 Leather Ammunition Shell Carrier British Umbrella Cane Bucket
DESCRIPTION
Vintage pair of leather ammunition carriers from the early 20th century. Leather bound elongated bucket lined internally with canvas this piece was used by the British military to carry shells, cannon ball or cordite around a battery. These buckets retain their carrying handle at the top but the lid also made from leather is missing. These were made for the Navy prior and during the second world war by Barrow, Hepburn & Gale of Bermondsey, London. The Royal British coat of arms is still evident on the front. The 'N' indicates Navy and the "broad arrow" mark was used to indicate they were the property of the Board of Ordnance or Government department.
Stamped No.65 iiI B.H. & G. Ltd 7-1940 on the underside. B.H.& G. Ltd
stamped No.65 III B.H. & G. Ltd II-1937 on the underside. B.H.& G. Ltd
A fabulous military piece for any eclectic home decor or as an addition to your walking stick collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Shell carriers measures 13" tall by 6" wide by 6" deep and together weigh 4lb 12oz.
CONDITION
In nice condition with signs of wear and tear commensurate with age (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Vintage pair of leather ammunition carriers from the early 20th century. Leather bound elongated bucket lined internally with canvas this piece was used by the British military to carry shells, cannon ball or cordite around a battery. These buckets retain their carrying handle at the top but the lid also made from leather is missing. These were made for the Navy prior and during the second world war by Barrow, Hepburn & Gale of Bermondsey, London. The Royal British coat of arms is still evident on the front. The 'N' indicates Navy and the "broad arrow" mark was used to indicate they were the property of the Board of Ordnance or Government department.
Stamped No.65 iiI B.H. & G. Ltd 7-1940 on the underside. B.H.& G. Ltd
stamped No.65 III B.H. & G. Ltd II-1937 on the underside. B.H.& G. Ltd
A fabulous military piece for any eclectic home decor or as an addition to your walking stick collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Shell carriers measures 13" tall by 6" wide by 6" deep and together weigh 4lb 12oz.
CONDITION
In nice condition with signs of wear and tear commensurate with age (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
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