Original 19th Century Ornate Bronze Lantaka Swivel Cannon Barrel from the East Indies with Dolphin Ornaments - Circa 1800-1820 French Flags though much of it has

though much of it has tarnished

but we do not know what exactly they were promoted to

but are required in great quantities during wartime

The "Blue Jacket No

The numbers produced were small and most if not all were issued

Original 19th Century Ornate Bronze Lantaka Swivel Cannon Barrel from the East Indies with Dolphin Ornaments - Circa 1800-1820 French Flags though much of it hasOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a wonderful original bronze lantaka swivel cannon barrel, dating to about 1800 1820. While these were used throughout South East Asia, this style is from the East Indies, more properly known as South Eastern Asia. These were used only at close quarters, used to fire lead balls, stones and other debris while mounted on boats and other ocean going craft during the age of Sailing. Our example measures 33 " in