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WW1 British Army Rum Jar
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Overview
First World War period British Army one gallon rum jar marked with the letters 'SRD' which stood for 'Supply Reserve Depot'; other interpretations of the initials have included: 'Seldom Reaches Destination', 'Service Rum Diluted' and 'Soon Runs Dry'.
Historical information
Govancroft Pottery PTY LTD was founded in 1911 and located at the corner of Potter Street, Tollcross, Glasgow,
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2022.51
Item type
Material
Width
18 cm
Height or length
30 cm
Themes
Inscriptions and markings
Marked with the initials 'SRD' in black near neck of jar.
Near base;
Govancroft Pottery PTY LTD
GLASGOW.
Contextual Information
By WW1 soldiers on active service could be issued with 2.5 fluid ounces (1/8 of a pint) of rum at the discretion of their commander or on the recommendation of their medical officer. It was usually served at morning and dusk stand to's, and sometimes issued prior to an attack.
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Place made
Govan
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Glasgow
United Kingdom
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