Original British WWI Princess Mary 1914 Empty Christmas Gift Box Tin Russian Flare Guns Italy in 1970

Italy in 1970

Metal finish is a dull gray patina

The 71st was ordered to support the Rough Riders in a skirmish against Siboney's garrison

- Complete Lower Frame Assembly - Original Serial  A

Original British WWI Princess Mary 1914 Empty Christmas Gift Box Tin Russian Flare Guns Italy in 1970Original Item. Only One Available. This is a nice example of a Princess Mary gift box without any contents. Following the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, the British Expeditionary Force was sent to the Western Front and was soon joined by troops from the Empire, those from India arriving before the end of the year. On 14 October 1914, George V's 17 year old daughter, Mary, Princess Royal, launched an appeal to fund a Christmas gift for