Original British WWI Princess Mary 1914 Empty Christmas Gift Box Tin Russian Flare Guns The nickel plated projectile stands

The nickel plated projectile stands at 11 ½” tall and retains its finish quite well

showing light to moderate wear on the wood

The 31 1/2 inch long matte finished carbon steel blade is in excellent condition

saw several of the 18" paradummies stored in a boathouse during his tour

Italy in 1970

Original British WWI Princess Mary 1914 Empty Christmas Gift Box Tin Russian Flare Guns The nickel plated projectile standsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a nice example of a Princess Mary gift box without any contents. Following the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, the British Expeditionary Force was sent to the Western Front and was soon joined by troops from the Empire, those from India arriving before the end of the year. On 14 October 1914, George V's 17 year old daughter, Mary, Princess Royal, launched an appeal to fund a Christmas gift for