Original American Revolutionary War Hessian 1768 Dated Frederick II Hesse-Kassel Bronze Cannon British Holsters 1966 to August 1st

1966 to August 1st

Overall length: 19 3/4”

Mary Alice returned to the US on June 6th

The acid etched Alles für Deutschland  (Everything for Germany) motto is beautifully executed

but does not detract from the displayability of the armor

Original American Revolutionary War Hessian 1768 Dated Frederick II Hesse-Kassel Bronze Cannon British Holsters 1966 to August 1stOriginal Item: This incredible historically signifigant bronze Hessian cannon has an overall tube length of approximately 67" including cascabel, is 10. 5" across breeech at widest point, with a bore size of 3. 875" making it "6 pounder". However, this tubve was originally designed as a 3 pounder which was rebored at some point into a 6 pounder caliber. Likely, the required German 3 pound shot calibre could not be resupplied, or the Continental army