Original British Martini-Henry Rifle Butt Plate MkII- Smooth Hand Select:No Measuring about 10" across and

Measuring about 10" across and 6" in height the embroidery of the Regimental badge shows an old muzzle loading cannon under a crown complete with Latin Motto

Major-General Chambers

This edge flared out slightly

Those issued to the troops were typically fitted with two Perspex filter for signaling in Red and Green as well as a quick-release button for signaling in Morse Code

these were regularly carried by senior officers on social occasions in lieu of a cumbersome heavy sword

Original British Martini-Henry Rifle Butt Plate MkII- Smooth Hand Select:No Measuring about 10" across andOriginal Item: This is the standard butt plate for the British issue Martini Henry MkII rifle. Steel butt plate without checkering. Offered in uncleaned condition.