holder, holder
Accession Number
NAM.1966-09-157-1
Description
Match and fuse holder, 1901. Silver and blue enamel, made by Henry Wells, hallmarked Birmingham, 1900-1901. Associated with Capt H MacAndrew and 101st Sqn Imperial Yeomanry. Rectangular, with spring hinges at top and bottom to reveal a compartment. Upper lid, inscribed, 'MATCHES' in blue enamel, lower and end inscribed, 'FUSES'. Inscribed: '101ST. SQUAD. I.Y./ H.M.MAFEKING 1901'. Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902).
Campaigns
Boer War (1899-1902)
Units