The Duke of Wellington’s Personal British Leather Gun Case for a Sporting Gun with Tag Written in the Duke’s Own Hand German Army Heer and overall cleaning has made

and overall cleaning has made the temper line less prominent

The helmet still has all four of the original hollow liner attachment rivets

the blade shows weathered acceptance markings and is rust stained

This incredible belt is mounted on a white back board and measures 35 inches by 2

SCHUMANN' and '1771' on the Lock Plate and 'J

The Duke of Wellington’s Personal British Leather Gun Case for a Sporting Gun with Tag Written in the Duke’s Own Hand German Army Heer and overall cleaning has madeOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is truly a magnificent find! This is a fine old very early 19th Century substantial brass mounted leather Gun Case, which bears the remains of its original tag written in the Duke of Wellingtons own hand, which mentions Apsley House, his longtime residence after purchasing it from his brother in 1817.. It measures approximately 49 x 6 x 4. The lid of the gun case is clearly embossed in black: DUKE OF WELLINGTON His