Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Gunner's Cannonball Calipers from H.M.S. Northumberland (1798) colts " with the serial number

" with the serial number 18839 stamped below

There are 5 possible markings:

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and interior spare lens compartment

Enameled center to the elaborate sun burst Helmet plate and a magnificent silvered double headed eagle Helmet Crest completes this extremely attractive helmet Fully leather lined in neck and peak and with full leather adjustable head liner

Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Gunner's Cannonball Calipers from H.M.S. Northumberland (1798) colts " with the serial numberOriginal Item: One of a Kind Set. These are extraordinary, being British Naval Gunner's Calipers for measuring Cannon Balls aboard ship during the Napoleonic Wars. Measuring 26" on each leg, these measured the diameter of the large Cannon Balls, ensuring they are delivered to the correct sized Cannons from the Storage Magazines. One leg bears a brass plaque on one arm simply stating: H. M. S. Northumberland H. M. S. Northumberland was built in 1798 at