Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by W. Chance & Son with Twisted Stub Barrel - circa 1850 Percusion Muskets a buttonhole ribbon that represents

a buttonhole ribbon that represents that he received iron cross 2nd class

It was the official designation for the universal sun helmet worn by the British Army from 1899 to 1948 and described in the 1900 Dress Regulations as "the Wolseley pattern cork helmet"

After January of 1915

with just a bit of storage wear on the scabbard

though we have not tested it

Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by W. Chance & Son with Twisted Stub Barrel - circa 1850 Percusion Muskets a buttonhole ribbon that representsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a typical British made Double Barreled Percussion shotgun, almost certainly intended for the large U. S. import market. It is marked on both lock plates with W. CHANCE & SON., with lovely decorative engraving around the edges, and game hunting scenes on both. Research indicates that this was a London based gunsmith and retailer, who was heavily involved with the U. S. Export trade. Per Howard L.