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bottle, brandy

human history
  • Other Name

    brandy flask (alternative)

    TV Shepherd : 109th Regt. (named to)

  • Description

    pewter brandy bottle in leather holder marked 'TV Shepherd / 109th Regt.'

    Bottle belonged to Lt. Col. Thomas Viret Shepherd who served with: 100th Prince of Wales Leinster / Royal Canadian Regiment; 109th Regiment and Auckland Militia

    bottle: pewter with screw on lid and removable cup which fits on base; base marked: "T. VIRET SHEPHERD / 109TH REGIMENT"

    holder: brown leather holder with narrow straps at neck and centre; attached lid with strap and buckle fastening

  • Place
    [United Kingdom] [India]
  • Associated Place

    India

    Auckland/New Zealand

  • Accession Number
    1998.24.19
  • Accession Date
    17 Oct 2005
  • Department

    History

    War History

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