United Kingdom. A First War Leather Cordite Carrier United Republic of Gold stamped on ring

Gold stamped on ring

On 8-8-18

He left English waters for Gibraltar

WILLIAM G 896263 P TET - 12/43 TYPE A USMCR"

typical first War period issue

United Kingdom. A First War Leather Cordite Carrier United Republic of Gold stamped on ringA First World War Cordite Carrier, a cylindrical tube constructed of cork, the exterior is covered in a light brown leather. The front bears a coloured coat of arms of the United Kingdom a shield divided into four quarters representing Ireland, England and Scotland. The upper left and lower right quarters of the shield feature the three guardian lions of England. In the top right is the lion rampant, Scotlands royal symbol. In the lower left is a harp