Original Massive English Brass and Leather Dog Collar marked “BRUTUS” from Hever Castle in Kent - circa 1780 Lanchester SMG Other ranks also used pillbox

Other ranks also used pillbox hats but with little adornment

but was the site of a famous battle just prior to Waterloo in 1815 resulting in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte

The machine gun typically required a six to eight-man team to operate: one fired

Overall Length: 48

The other side of the tang has a clear date

Original Massive English Brass and Leather Dog Collar marked “BRUTUS” from Hever Castle in Kent - circa 1780 Lanchester SMG Other ranks also used pillboxOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This was clearly for a guard dog at Hever Castle in Kent, probably one of the early crossings between the massive Old English Mastiff and the Old English Bulldog. These crossings had been done for years to produce suitable guard dogs, and eventually led to the development of the Bullmastiff breed. The animal that wore this was certainly intended to put fear into any adversary and impress castle guests as well. The collar