Original Napoleonic Pair of British Naval Carved Oak Lion’s Heads Removed from H.M.S. LION in 1837 Russian/Soviet Militaria making it a very important

making it a very important piece in the history of German machine gun development

the top cover still opens

This NSRKB Armband is in very good used condition

Below this is the Crown over L proof for King Ludwig II of Bavaria

An interesting Gunner's instrument from a historic vessel

Original Napoleonic Pair of British Naval Carved Oak Lion’s Heads Removed from H.M.S. LION in 1837 Russian/Soviet Militaria making it a very importantOriginal Items: One of a Kind Pair. This is a fantastic pair of Oak wood carved Lion's heads, each measuring approximately 12" Tall, 7 1 2" Wide and 6 1 2" Deep. These were probably originally mounted inside the Captain's Cabin. There is a brass plaque on each stating that these were recovered from this Royal Naval Warship at its "breaking up" at CHATHAM in 1837: HMS LION BROKEN UP at CHATHAM 1837 The back of each has a metal hanger loop, both of