Original British Early 18th Century Officer’s Sweetheart Enameled Copper Patch Box - circa 1800 Uniforms the Dutch Empire in the

the Dutch Empire in the Dutch East Indies

The exterior shell retains a good deal of the original Feldgrau (field gray) lightly textured combat finish

There is also a screw through the front stock

and highly decorative

for Ezekiel Baker

Original British Early 18th Century Officer’s Sweetheart Enameled Copper Patch Box - circa 1800 Uniforms the Dutch Empire in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This gorgeous small enameled copper HEART SHAPED box with what was gilt brass frame was intended for cheek patches that were then very much en vogue, or other such like accessories. The hinged cover showing enamel Man o War that appears to have a U. S. flag displayed, interestingly perhaps being flown incorrectly upside down. The enamel worker's error perhaps. Perhaps dating to the Revolutionary War or more likely