Original British Napoleonic Wars Era Orders Chest of the HMS Eagle (1804) with Original Key Ancient All heavy chest equipment was

All heavy chest equipment was eliminated where possible

which brought surgeons

This lovely service used condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle

however the tab on the hinge that engages it does not stay in place unless held there

even in condition such as this

Original British Napoleonic Wars Era Orders Chest of the HMS Eagle (1804) with Original Key Ancient All heavy chest equipment wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This British orders chest was obtained from a private collection of Napoleonic era naval equipment. The chest is strongly constructed of wood and brass and measures 15. 6 inches (39. 7 cm) wide, 11. 5 inches (29 cm) deep, and 9. 6 inches (24. 5 cm) high. At some point in its history, it looks like an inkbottle was tipped over and blackened some of the lid and the back. Old sealing wax is spotted around the lid and