Original Victorian Belgian Pinfire Revolver in Hard Case named to British Special Constable Pollaky - c.1865 Books & Films 17 Silver Oak Leaf Clusters

17 Silver Oak Leaf Clusters and 6 Sixth Oak Leaf Clusters were awarded to Officers and Enlisted Men of our squadron

Sewn above the right cuff are four red chevrons and one white representing four and a half years of service

With the 100-year anniversary of world war one here (August 2014) this helmet

commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Charles Belson and were part of the 8th Brigade under General James Kempt

It can be found at this link and Lieutenant Matthews is named

Original Victorian Belgian Pinfire Revolver in Hard Case named to British Special Constable Pollaky - c.1865 Books & Films 17 Silver Oak Leaf ClustersOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a most interesting little Pin Fire six shot Revolver with folding trigger made in Belgium circa 1865. It is contained in a charming leather covered hinged wood hardshell case, which is lined with purple velvet and satin. The exterior of the case bears in GOLD print the Coat of Arms of Great Britain, which is embossed into the leather. The case is in great shape, though the closure latch does not hold the case