Original British WWI Military Issue S.R.D. Imperial Gallon Rum Jug by Pearson & Co. U.S. Artillery it was evident that operation

it was evident that operation Clarion was scheduled to be run the following day

Typically over engineered by Pre War Military Designers

The serial number 9140 appears on the barrel

The tripod has not been cleaned and is offered "as found" in Nepal

as indicated by the markings on the lock plate:

Original British WWI Military Issue S.R.D. Imperial Gallon Rum Jug by Pearson & Co. U.S. Artillery it was evident that operationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a classic trench item from WW1! These Rum Jugs were supplied to the troops on the Western Front to raise morale. Actually in cold weather alcohol is not the thing to take to keep warm but maybe it keep one's spirits up. Marked on the bottom: PEARSON & CO. THE POTTERIES WHITTINGTON MOOR NR. CHESTERFIELD Also marked S. R. D. across the top. For years there has been speculation what these three letters stood