Original U.S. Civil War Era Small Naval Signal & Salute Iron Cannon on Wooden Carriage British Artwork & Posters In the first years of

In the first years of World War II

The letter is handwritten and signed by Frances and dated March 27th

an adult could start to use the hand pump

The style indicates manufacture probably in France or possibly Belgium

The gold wash unfortunately is mostly gone

Original U.S. Civil War Era Small Naval Signal & Salute Iron Cannon on Wooden Carriage British Artwork & Posters In the first years ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Signal cannons, also referred to as salute cannons, were used aboard ship and on land to make salutes, to warn of danger and to attract attention in the case of an emergency. They were also used to start yacht races. These cannons were generally cast in the style of the period to which they belong. Personal cannons can also fall into this category. These miniatures were popular in the East Indies starting in the 16th