Barrel muzzle protector for 303 Metford or Enfield rifle Edged Weapons " denoting the regiment’s royal

" denoting the regiment’s royal affiliation and its distinguished heritage

a banner reads "THE WELCH

The design varied slightly from the earlier 1914 version

Below the lion is the inscription "THE KING'S OWN

serving as vital tools in maintaining operational readiness for trench guns and other military shotguns

Barrel muzzle protector for 303 Metford or Enfield rifle Edged Weapons " denoting the regiment’s royalA brass barrel muzzle protector designed for the . 303 caliber Metford or Enfield rifles. The protector prevents damage to the rifle's crown and muzzle during transport or cleaning. Typically used with British service rifles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.