Sandwich case used by Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Francis Maude VC, 1854 (c)
case, sandwich, case
Accession Number
NAM.2001-04-86-1
Description
Sandwich case, 1855-1897. Made by James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield, England. Carried in saddle holster, silver plated metal box, semi-circular in cross section, slightly concave hinged door in straight side, at top, brass loop attached, top slightly concave. Used by Lt Col (later Gen Sir) Frederick Francis Maude (1821-1897) VC, 3rd Bn 3rd (The East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs). Associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. This sandwich case is not from one of the canteens issued to the troops, but was privately purchased.
Events
Sevastopol, Siege of, 1854-55 (Crimean War 1854-1856)
Associated collection
