Lot Essay
The X.R.H. monogram is for H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester's regiment, The 10th Royal Hussars.
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BY PURDEY & SONS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Details
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE HENRY, DUKE OF GLOUCESTER'S CARTRIDGE CASE
BY PURDEY & SONS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The hinged lid embossed with 'H.R.H. THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER / X.R.H.', the felt-lined lid with gilt-embosses leather maker's lable 'JAMES PURDEY & SONS LTD. / GU/ & RIFLE MAKERS TO H.M. THE KING...', the oak interior with five cartridge compartments
9 ¾ in. (24 cm.) high; 15 ½ in. (40 cm.) wide; 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) deep excluding straps
BY PURDEY & SONS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The hinged lid embossed with 'H.R.H. THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER / X.R.H.', the felt-lined lid with gilt-embosses leather maker's lable 'JAMES PURDEY & SONS LTD. / GU/ & RIFLE MAKERS TO H.M. THE KING...', the oak interior with five cartridge compartments
9 ¾ in. (24 cm.) high; 15 ½ in. (40 cm.) wide; 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) deep excluding straps
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