NAM.2002-12-9-1

Brass pen, belonged to Sgt Samuel James Pye, City Imperial Volunteers, 1900 (c). Manufactured 1900 (c). Made from a bullet inscribed on one side, 'ORDERLY ROOM SERGT. HALL / from / CAPT: E. TROTTER'. Inscribed on other side, 'C. I. V. Diamond Hill 12 June 1900'. With a hook and hole for attachment possibly to a key ring. Associated with the Boer War. Part of a collection of items owned by Sgt Pye.

Diamond Hill, Battle of, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902)