Campaign chests with legible, original regimental markings are increasingly scarce. This example has the presence, authenticity, and narrative collectors look for — a tangible survivor from Britain’s imperial military history, with all the rugged charm of a piece that truly travelled.A wonderfully evocative late-19th-century campaign chest, bearing the painted designation of a Captain of the 69th Regiment — a unit with active service during the Second Boer War (1899–1902). This is a genuine working piece of military kit: robust, functional, and built to withstand transport across continents.Crafted in solid timber and reinforced with iron strapwork, the chest retains its original military character — from the weathered paint to the honest wear of service life. The interior is plain and utilitarian, exactly as expected from a field chest designed for rapid packing, movement, and deployment. We understand that this Campaign Chest was owned by Capt. E. Coke from the 69th Regim...