Title: British Royal Artillery Priming Horn, 5^th Battalion
Date/Period: 1790 to First Quarter 19^th Century, War of 1812

Measurement: Length: 7"

Material: Horn, brass

Condition: Fine, original

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 / 5 / 124” representing ROYAL REGIMENT of
ARTILLERY – 5^th Battalion – C 83 [gunner’s number].
• 5^th Foot, Canada [7 August 1814], Peninsula 1812-1814
• H. Phillott's Company, 5^th Battalion RA Maritimes [June 1808]
• H. Trelawney's Company, 5^th Battalion, RA Canada [August 1814] Peninsula

$1,400.00

SKU: 424-367