Original British Victorian Bronze Signal Cannon on Custom Oak Naval Carriage made in Glasgow U.S. Badges The tang is of the

The tang is of the "normal" (futsu) style with an asymmetrical rounded end (haagari)

It also has three sewn-in loops inside for carrying essential tools

which is apparently not uncommon for these

This flag flew on stern side of the USS Eutaw during the American Civil War

This particular Mark III* signal pistol was produced by The Colonial Sugar Refinery of Sydney

Original British Victorian Bronze Signal Cannon on Custom Oak Naval Carriage made in Glasgow U.S. Badges The tang is of theOriginal British Item: Only One Available. This magnificent Victorian Bronze Signal cannon is real, and in reality these were not just used for signaling. It has a bore of about 1. 55", which does not sound very big, but in truth could deliver a hearty thump. These were often deployed in long boats and often taken ashore during "raiding parties" as well. We suspect that this example, after service, was then cleaned and polished, and the original