Original British WWI Military Issue S.R.D. Imperial Gallon Rum Jug with Faded Maker’s Mark
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a classic trench item from WW1! These Rum Jugs were supplied to the troops on the Western Front to raise morale. Actually in cold weather alcohol is not the thing to take to keep warm but maybe it keep one's spirits up (pun intended).
The bottom of the jug is stamped with a maker’s mark but it is very faded, the word “Bottling” and “Whitting” are visible but other than that we are stumped. Almost certainly a WWI manufacture.
Also marked S.R.D. across the top. For years there has been speculation what these three letters stood for, perhaps "SPECIAL RESERVE DEPARTMENT" or "SERVICE RUM DILUTED". The soldiers used to refer to them as meaning: "SOON RUNS DRY" or "SELDOM REACHES DESTINATION".
Standing at 12½" tall and 6¾" diameter, these contained approximately an Imperial Gallon or more, somewhat more than the U.S. Gallon we are all used to. In great original condition.
In wonderful condition and ready to Display or even use.
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