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Berkeley & Co 1899 Stamped and Arrow Stamp. In Excellent condition and rare item.
BERKELEY & CO 1899": This identifies the manufacturer and the year of production. Berkeley & Co. was a known contractor for the British military during this era, and 1899 was the first year of the Second Boer War (18991902). These tools were widely issued to soldiers for maintaining their horses' hooves in the field.
The Arrow Stamp: This is the Broad Arrow (or "crow's foot"), a symbol used for centuries to denote British Government property. It signifies that the item was officially purchased and issued by the Board of Ordnance or the War Department
Historical Significance
Tools like this are highly collectible as pieces of Boer War or early World War I military history. They were designed to be compact so a "horse soldier" could easily carry it in a pocket or kit bag to keep their horses feet clear of stones and debris, which was vital for keeping the animal fit for service.
