Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798 Fusee Spring & Cover DFM was a Union Government

DFM was a Union Government Inspector at the sword factory during the period of the Civil War

so there is significant variation in construction style and method

The original leather carry case is marked on the interior of the lid:

pickelhaube type thick brown or black leather adjustable chin strap with securing rings on the inside of the helmet bowl

This coin was given to IMA’s owner Christian by his father upon leaving for boarding school in 1953

Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798 Fusee Spring & Cover DFM was a Union GovernmentOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from the Marine Museum Collection in England this is an Original French Wood Brandy Keg of oval form with iron straps. Measuring 10' x 8' x 5' the Keg is marked on one end with a series of 'TH' stamps. On the other end there is a stamping of a 'Fleur de Lis? over 'A 1' over '97'. On the top center where the stopper is supposed to be located, now missing, is a silver plaque engraved as follows: 'French Naval