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General => Armed Forces => Topic started by: geniedi on Thursday 06 December 07 09:46 GMT (UK)
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Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place but here goes.
A friend bought this item off eBay.
It was described as a Naval Firkin.
It's only around 6 inches across and 4 inches high. The stopper has an anchor on it.
Could anyone help us to identify the inscription please.
Many thanks
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A normal "Firkin" barrel contains 72 pints - which is a fair bit more than what appears that that one would be.
This was the item on ebay: http://www.rootschat.com/links/02bm/
Wow - sold for £133.99 !
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I just hope at that price it had some Rum left in it :o :o :o
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a bit off topic... but hey it's christmas ;D
rum was sent up to the trenches in earthenware jugs in the great war, they were stamped SRD
the lads in the trenches said this meant 'seldom reaches destination';