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WW1 Silver ENGRAVED Trench Watch 692 MT COY RASC Peshawar NWF 1916-1919
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: illinois MPN: Does Not Apply UPC: Does not apply
The MAKE OFFER function is available on the watch, please use it. I will SHIP WORLDWIDEThis is a very pretty White Porcelain Dial WW1 Trench watch but it is historically important due to the fantastic engraving that the watch carries...a true historical artefact.692 MT COY RASCPESAWAR NWF1916-1919The Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) was initially known as the Army Service Corps (ASC).The first ASC units were sent to India in May 1916 (arrived June 4th) at a time when it was thought that the Indian equivalent, the Supply and Transport Corps, was not up to scratch – "The war in Mesopotamia quickly proved the shortcomings of the organization … for a campaign of this magnitude where the conditions differed from the accustomed ones. It was just after the fall of Kut el Amara that it was decided to send some Army Service Corps units to India.The hands are awesome and of the cathedral type which with the numerals carry most of the original luminous paint, the 12 is red. The dial is beautifully white and in great shape. The movement which is running well is unsigned, but manufactured by Fontainmelon.Its a beautiful watch and measures in at 32mm not inc crown or lugs.Is it wearable, oh YES this is a watch made for wearing and will catch the eye of many as your arm rests on the bar of your local pub.We ship WORLDWIDE, checkout www.WW1watch.com
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| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | illinois |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | UPC: | Does not apply |
The MAKE OFFER function is available on the watch, please use it. I will SHIP WORLDWIDEThis is a very pretty White Porcelain Dial WW1 Trench watch but it is historically important due to the fantastic engraving that the watch carries...a true historical artefact.692 MT COY RASCPESAWAR NWF1916-1919
The Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) was initially known as the Army Service Corps (ASC).The first ASC units were sent to India in May 1916 (arrived June 4th) at a time when it was thought that the Indian equivalent, the Supply and Transport Corps, was not up to scratch – "The war in Mesopotamia quickly proved the shortcomings of the organization … for a campaign of this magnitude where the conditions differed from the accustomed ones. It was just after the fall of Kut el Amara that it was decided to send some Army Service Corps units to India.
The hands are awesome and of the cathedral type which with the numerals carry most of the original luminous paint, the 12 is red. The dial is beautifully white and in great shape. The movement which is running well is unsigned, but manufactured by Fontainmelon.Its a beautiful watch and measures in at 32mm not inc crown or lugs.Is it wearable, oh YES this is a watch made for wearing and will catch the eye of many as your arm rests on the bar of your local pub.We ship WORLDWIDE, checkout www.WW1watch.com