Original British Napoleonic Era Naval 1/4 PINT Pewter Rum Measure for Grog - H.M.S. Phoebe Miscellaneous Gun Parts used throughout the Civil War

used throughout the Civil War and on America's frontier during the Indian Wars

but they were shortened

Taylor headed the Department for most of the war

Filthy from years of storage these need a good clean but are wonderful Badges from a renowned infantry regiment that saw masses of action in British Military History

" These were traditionally carried by Irish Farmers and Yeomen as a sign of importance and at a push a defensive weapon

Original British Napoleonic Era Naval 1/4 PINT Pewter Rum Measure for Grog - H.M.S. Phoebe Miscellaneous Gun Parts used throughout the Civil WarOriginal Item: One only. We've all heard of Scurvy the terrible decease contracted through lack of Vitamin C. The decease was rampant in the BRITISH NAVY in the 18th Century. Even barrels of "fresh water" stored for a long ocean voyage developed the most awful scum from algae. In 1740 the British Vice Admiral EDWARD VERNON who was overall commander of the West Indies Station ordered that every English seaman should receive a ration of RUM everyday.