NAM.1973-04-8-1

Despatch case, 1830-1851 (c). Belonged to Gen Sir James Willoughby Gordon, GCH, GCB, who was Quartermaster General from 1811-1851. Pressed cardboard covered in tan leather, with a tooled cross hatched design. One partition inside. Side flaps extend across the top and buckle together for security. The top is secured with a flap which is fastened by a brass catch and brass lock. Locksmith is J Braham, Piccadilly. The case bears the initials of the owner, Sir James Willoughby Gordon.