Original Late 19th Century U.S. Brass Signal Cannon on Custom Wood Carriage Schwarzlose MG giving this medal the appearance

giving this medal the appearance of a proof silver coin

It features the typical felgrau (field gray) "whipcord" wool construction with a forest green band and a traditional high forward crown

The regiment saw service during the Second Boer War in South Africa

Probably the best Japanese WWII gas mask that we've ever had

It's a great example

Original Late 19th Century U.S. Brass Signal Cannon on Custom Wood Carriage Schwarzlose MG giving this medal the appearanceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. Late 19th Century custom brass Signal cannon, with a barrel reminiscent of the larger fortress guns. While the bore is only about 0. 78", these still would give a hearty thump when discharged, perfect for sending short range signals, particularly if used at sea on a small boat. We suspect that this example, after service, was then cleaned and polished, and the original carriage was either