Original Massive English Brass and Leather Dog Collar marked “BRUTUS” from Hever Castle in Kent - circa 1780 Lanchester SMG Other ranks also used pillbox

Other ranks also used pillbox hats but with little adornment

but it was still commonly found in the Pacific theatre for much of the war

Original Item: One-of-kind set

It looks to have been sharpened several times

Original Massive English Brass and Leather Dog Collar marked “BRUTUS” from Hever Castle in Kent - circa 1780 Lanchester SMG Other ranks also used pillboxOriginal 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