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Originally Posted by dumdum
Hi
A small area of interest for me has been pipes that have been personalised by their (military) owners.
Some are true works of art (especially those from the Anglo-Boer War, although most have a certain sameness to them suggesting that they were purchased ready made  ).
Anyone else share this interest? Will post a couple of photos later. |
This Army and Navy Special Blend cigarette tin and its contents may be of interest. Contains 'Native' beads, a cartridge clip, bullet, musket ball, piece of shrapnel and a pipe carved with place names and a portrait of Boer Leader REITZ.
Tim