Naval Shell Case, Leather Cordite Bucket
Naval Shell Case, Leather Cordite Bucket
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Vintage British Royal Navy Leather Cordite Bucket.
A nice example of a mid-20th Century brown leather Royal Navy cordite carrier with good patina. The main body of the bucket is made of cork with a tan leather exterior and canvas interior. The sewn leather carry handle is fixed to the body by copper rivets. Made to carry cordite (gun powder), also known as a Clarkson case, the lid is embossed "No.76, I, B.H. & G. Ltd 2-1942". B.H.& G. Ltd shows it was made by Barrow, Hepburn & Gale of Bermondsey, London. The 'N' indicates Navy and the "broad arrow" mark was used to show they were the property of the Board of Ordnance or Government department.
The second image shows this 'Cordite Bucket' with a smaller one which is being sold separately.
The last image (taken from the Handbook of Ammunition from 1945) shows the different styles of Clarkson's cases and containers.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
Circa 1940's
Leather
United Kingdom
Great condition, the lid is no longer fixed to the bucket.
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, also known as a Clarkson case, the lid is embossed "No.76, I, B.H. & G. Ltd 2-1942". B.H.& G. Ltd shows it was made by Barrow, Hepburn & Gale of Bermondsey, London. The 'N' indicates Navy and the "broad arrow" mark was used to show they were the property of the Board of Ordnance or Government department. The second image shows this 'Cordite Bucket' with a smaller one which is being sold separately.The last image (taken from the Handbook of Ammunition from 1945) shows the different styles of Clarkson's cases and containers.){kind=link}