Original British Napoleonic Wooden Carving of a British Naval Officer’s Family Coat of Arms - Circa 1780 - 2800 MG 42 This is the Original issue

This is the Original issue Pattern 1903 Bandolier of leather construction with five individual pockets each designed to carry two clips of five rounds each

and the rubber top pad shows wear

which is how this was recovered

most likely an arsenal replacement

and served in that position for several years

Original British Napoleonic Wooden Carving of a British Naval Officer’s Family Coat of Arms - Circa 1780 - 2800 MG 42 This is the Original issueOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Beautifully executed this 10" x 7" quality wooden carving depicts the coat of arms and family motto at the bottom : COURAGE, ET ESPERANCE (Courage, and hope). The arms themselves display three anchors and three scallop shells on a chevron, beneath a large seabird holding yet another anchor. Totally unresearched, this makes a great project for any historian.