Original Massive English Brass and Leather Dog Collar marked “BRUTUS” from Hever Castle in Kent - circa 1780 French Flags On May 5th Linz

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The rotating internal firing pin works well on this example

1945 in Germany

Lieutenant Michio Kobayashi

Plain percussion lock that looks like it could have once been a flintlock

Original Massive English Brass and Leather Dog Collar marked “BRUTUS” from Hever Castle in Kent - circa 1780 French Flags On May 5th LinzOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This was clearly for a guard dog at Hever Castle in Kent, probably one of the early crossings between the massive Old English Mastiff and the Old English Bulldog. These crossings had been done for years to produce suitable guard dogs, and eventually led to the development of the Bullmastiff breed. The animal that wore this was certainly intended to put fear into any adversary and impress castle guests as well. The collar