Original 19th Century Ottoman Flintlock Pistol with Embossed Silver Clad Stock -c.1800 U.S. Grenades until passing into the IMA

until passing into the IMA collection

the army developed a special cage and parachute for dropping pigeons from aircraft to supply isolated troops with a means of communication

- 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia

Major Catton's aircraft was a B-29 (42-24614) attached to the 873 Bomb Squadron

Original 19th Century Ottoman Flintlock Pistol with Embossed Silver Clad Stock -c.1800 U.S. Grenades until passing into the IMAOriginal item: Only One Available. This is really Special. This lovely Flintlock Pistol that dates to 1800 to 1820 originates from the Ottoman Empire that today we refer to as Turkey although at that time the Empire embraced much of Eastern Europe, the Middle East and across Northern Africa. This pistol, that clearly belonged to someone of importance, has a wood stock which is entirely covered in heavily worked embossed Silver sheeting. The wrist is