Original British Cased Silver Pocket Watch Named To Captain P. Broke of HMS Shannon - Captured USS Chesapeake during War of 1812 British Flags M1 & M2 complete with

M1 & M2 complete with data labels

This is a genuine 1943-1945 U

Original “fluted” RPzB 54 barrel tube to increase strength

Barrel and action bear full British proof and acceptance markings the lock is marked:

Original British Cased Silver Pocket Watch Named To Captain P. Broke of HMS Shannon - Captured USS Chesapeake during War of 1812 British Flags M1 & M2 complete withOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a fantastic early 19th Century bespoke silver pocket watch, presented to Captain Philip Broke of the 38 gun Leda class frigate HMS Shannon. This ship took part in the War of 1812 with the United States, and captured the USS Chesapeake in a June 1 1813 naval action often called the "Battle of Boston Harbor." After the Battle, his fellow officers presented him with this fine watch, which measures about 2 3 8 inches