Title: British Royal Artillery Priming Horn, 7^th Battalion
Date/Period: 1790 to First Quarter 19^th Century, War of 1812

Measurement: Length: 7"

Material: Horn, brass, missing one brass cap pin.

Condition:Fine, original; missing one brass cap pin.

Additional Information: This style was worn on cartridge pouch cross belts of gunners
and bombardiers through the first quarter of the 19^th century. Brass spout and base, the
body made from the tip of a young bull’s horn. The base is engraved with concentric
rings, bullseye at center. Also “RRAB / 7 / 124” representing ROYAL REGIMENT of
ARTILLERY – 7^th Battalion – 124 [gunner’s number]. The 7th Battalion was involved in
all major campaigns of the Napoleonic war and were known as the “GUNNERS”.
Regulars in British North America (Canada) at War's Declaration 1812: J. St. Clair's
Company, 7^th Battalion, RA Maritimes [May 1809].

$1,365.00

SKU: 424-368