French Bronze Mortar Circa 1680-1700 British Field Gear solid machined block of steel

solid machined block of steel

The left plate is complete with the lock-positioning leaf spring

This group is a special prize in that most of the swivel bases are unissued

These all have had Finnish liners installed

as evidenced by the many 8th and 9th Air Force aircrews outfitted in this jacket in time for the D-Day invasion at Normandy on June 6

French Bronze Mortar Circa 1680-1700 British Field Gear solid machined block of steelOriginal Item: One Only! This has to be one of the most beautiful of Bronze Mortars. It dates from 1680 1700 and is almost certainly of French origin. Relatively slender construction with a "Bearded Face" cupped touch hole. Cross Dolphin in the form of dragons and serpent with classic moldings. Measuring 20" overall with a bore of 6. 65, the trunnion width is 15. 25 and is 3" in diameter. This is an untouched sleeper that was only recently discovered.