Original British WWII Hip Flask Inscribed to Officer of HMS Violet (K35) that Sunk U-Boat U-641 Martini-Henry Parts trigger guard and Nose Cap

trigger guard and Nose Cap with two barrel bands and a 25" barrel

Overall length also varies considerably

A few small dings visible in shell

arrived to inform the garrison of the defeat at Isandhlwana

Original British WWII Hip Flask Inscribed to Officer of HMS Violet (K35) that Sunk U-Boat U-641 Martini-Henry Parts trigger guard and Nose CapOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fine nickel plated quality "hip flask" now almost all brass in appearance from years and years of use and polishing. The flask, in very nice condition, bears an inscription as follows: U641 SUNK 50 25'N 18 49W CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FROM YOUR BROTHER OFFICERS H. M. S. VIOLET", 20th NOVEMBER 1944 U 641 was a German U Boat of the Type VIIC class. It was ordered from BLOHM & VOSS of HAMBURG on January 20th